Sabian Gongs

China Gongs

Introduction: 1992⁴ - ?
Background: Designed to provide a gong-like sound in an easily positioned and less expensive instrument.⁴
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Sound: Mellow, dark and warm, with an absence of trashiness.⁴

• China Gong - 14" 16" 18" 20" 22"

Chinese Gongs

Chinese Gong

Introduction: 1998⁵
Background: This model replaced the Taiwan Gongs.
Innovation: Chinese Gongs are lathed, and hammered on the front.
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Quality: Professional
Production: Made in China.
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Sound: Traditionally hammered for prized ”oriental” sound, produces a definite primary impact response followed by an outpouring of raw, dark overtones. Full sounding.¹

• Chinese Gong - 30" 34" 40"

Radia Gongs

Radia Gong

Introduction: 1998
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• Radia Gong - 26" 28"

Symphonic Gongs

Symphonic Gong

Introduction: 1998³
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Alloy: B20⁵
Quality: Professional
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Sound: Produces a powerful and sturdy fundamental note which is enhanced and softened by harmonic overtones, creating a full, warm and round response. Very tonal.¹

• Symphonic Gong - 24" 26" 28"

Taiwan Gongs

Introduction: 1984⁶
Discontinued: 1998⁷ (First time the model wasn't listed. Replaced by Chinese Gong.)
Background: These were imported from Taiwan.
Innovation: These gongs feature no lathing, and hammering on the back side. The playing surface elevates slightly to a round circle in the middle.
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Quality: Professional
Production: Made in Taiwan.
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• Taiwan Gong - 30" 34" 40" 48"

Turkish Gongs

Turkish Gong

Introduction: 1986
Background: Made by Sabian, unlike the Taiwan Gongs that were made in Taiwan, that were offered at the same time.
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• Turkish Gong - 22" 24" 26" 28" 34"

Wind Gongs

Introduction: ?
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Quality: Professional
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Sound: With hand hammered surface and raw, unlathed center, this flat-design gong speaks quickly, with dark, splashy sounds. ²

• Wind Gong - 22"

Zodiac Gongs

Zodiac Gong

Introduction: 1998³
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Alloy: Nickel Silver (NS12)
Quality: Professional
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Sound: This model produces a warm, focused fundamental with rich, sustaining overtones.¹

• Zodiac Gong - 22" 24" 26" 28"

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Source:
¹ SABIAN.COM (retrieved November 10, 2024)
² Sabian Cymbal and Sound Guide 2009
³ Sabian New For '98 brochure
⁴ "New and Notable", Modern Drummer, August 1992, p.124
⁵ Modern Drummer, September 1998, p. 41
⁶ Sabian 1984 Price List
⁷ Sabian 1998 Price List