Wuhan
Wuhan cymbals and gongs are made in the Wuhan province of China. Originally the name of the factory was "Gaohongtai", and renamed to its current iteration during the 1960s. The original name was used again for a while in the 1980s, along with the current name.1
- Note: Wuhan's sizes might not always be correct. For example, a 27" china might be 27.5" or 26.5", etc.
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Chinas
Cymbal Series
Gongs
Bao Gongs
Wuhan's Description: A clear and distinctive tone is the Bao Gong’s sonic signature. Though it is the Bao Gongs visual signature with a raised bump in the middle, known as a bell or nipple, that is it’s most distinctive characteristic.2
Chau Gongs
Wuhan's Description: Wuhan Chau Gongs are the first choice of the world's leading symphonies. The one-piece cast hand hammered construction is crafted in century-old tradition. You can find the Wuhan Chau gongs in every musical setting and it is commonly used in meditation and yoga. These gongs ship with the properly sized beater.2
Pasi Gongs
Wuhan's Description: It is used traditionally to announce the start of a performance, play or magic.2
Wind Gongs
Wuhan's Description: The Wind Gong is made of hand-hammered brass. Rich full warm tones that are soothing and powerful at the same time. These gongs ship with the properly sized beater.2
Source:
1 "Wuhan Gongs And Cymbals: Maintaining An Ancient Tradition" (Modern Drummer, April 1982, pp. 30-1, 92)
2 wuhancymbals.com
