Meinl Gongs
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Chakra Gongs
Introduction: ?
Background: The Meinl Sonic Energy Chakra Gongs are handmade masterpieces from Germany. Each chakra gong is tuned to a specific frequency (based on Hans Cousto's calculations of "The Cosmic Octave") that helps to activate the respective chakra. The elaborate hammering provides visual stimulation and creates the undeniable sound character necessary to awaken your senses. Finally, a special sandblasting technique is used to fuse the chakra symbol into the center of each gong. For care, we recommend the use of the Meinl Gong Polish (MGP).1
Alloy: Nickel Silver (NS12)
Quality: Professional
Production: Handmade in Germany
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Sizes: Meinl 24" Sacral Chakra Gong Meinl 24" Root Chakra Gong Meinl 24" Brow Chakra Gong Meinl 24" Crown Chakra Gong Meinl 32" Throat Chakra Gong Meinl 36" Solarplexus Chakra Gong Meinl 36" Heart Chakra Gong
Chau Tam Tam Gongs
Introduction: ?
Background: The Meinl Sonic Energy Chau Tam Tams are handcrafted in China using the same methods and traditions which have been used to create gongs in this region for centuries. Made from a special bronze alloy, these tam tams have a large spread of tones and characteristics. From a sustained low hum to a brooding roar to fast explosive crashes, they work in many situations and blend well with other gongs and instruments. Each tam tam ships with a beater designed to correspond with the tam tam size.3
Alloy: "Special Bronze Alloy"
Quality: Professional
Production: Made in China
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Chau Tam Tams
Sizes: 20" 22" 24" 28" 30" 32" 34" 36" 38" 40" 44" 48"
Yin & Yang Chau Tam Tam
Don Conreaux Eight Corners of Heaven Mirror Gong
Introduction: ?
Background: The Eight Corners of Heaven Mirror Gong was developed in collaboration with the Gong Master “Don Conreaux”. This gong features a unique appearance with ancient mysterious symbols set against a mirror finish. The eight runic glyphs represent the cycle of life and suggest that the sound of the gong originates in the eight corners of heaven propelling the cycle of life on earth. Both sides of the gong are finished with a mirror surface allowing the player to see himself, listeners, or other gong players in an ensemble. This is also beneficial in meditation and therapy use for self-mirroring and reflecting surrounding lights.2
Alloy: Nickel Silver (NS12)
Quality: Professional
Production: Made in Germany
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Size: 32"
Orchestral Gongs
- Also called "Traditional Gongs"
Introduction: ?
Background: Cast, hand-hammered construction crafted in China in a centuries-old tradition.1
Alloy: B201
Quality: Professional
Applications: Symphonies, popular music, gong therapy
Users: Chau-style gongs used by the world's leading symphony orchestras, drum corps and rock stars. Great for wellness and therapy programs.
Sound: When struck, Orchestral gongs produce rich, low dark tones with a complex blend of beautiful warm overtones and can roar with plenty of attack when necessary.1
Taiwan Gongs
Introduction: ?
Background: These imported gongs are produced in Taiwan for Zildjian. True sonorous Chinese gong sound. Sizes: 30", 34", 40".3
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Quality: Professional
Applications: Symphonies, popular music, gong therapy
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Turkish Gongs
Introduction: 1949 (if not before)
Discontinued: ?
Background: Originally referred to in company literature simply as "Gong", the name changed to Turkish Gong circa the 1980s. These are often called "Tam Tams".
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Alloy: B20
Quality: Professional
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Applications: There was a mount hole in the center, if one chose to play it as a cymbal.
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Sound: Designed for traditional orchestra and Symphonic environments. Specially tapered and edged to produce a deep, mellow sound. Powerful, sustained tone with rich quality.3
Sizes: 18" 20" 22" 24" 26" 28"
Wind Gongs
- Formerly called "Gamelan Gongs"
Introduction: ?
Discontinued: ?
Reintroduced: 2021
Background: Flat in profile with no rim, wind gongs are thin and extremely responsive, producing characteristically shimmering tones across a wide dynamic range.1 2
Alloy: B20
Quality: Professional
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Users: Wind Gongs are traditional Chinese instruments for use in symphony orchestras, chamber ensembles, drum corps, meditative and ceremonial settings.2
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Miscellaneous Gongs
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1 [1] (retrieved October 7, 2025)
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3 [3] (retrieved October 7, 2025)
