Zildjian Gongs

Bao Gongs

Introduction: 1998⁴
Discontinued: ?
Background: Very dark and funky sounding gong. Produces many different sounds depending on where it is struck. The center nipple produces a bell tone and the bow a tighter tone. Unlathed, raw appearance.¹
Alloy: B20
Quality: Professional
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Size: 10"

Fuyin Gongs

Introduction: 1998⁴
Discontinued: ?
Background: Surprisingly rich sound in a small gong. Excellent wash, duration and projection. Fully lathed front and rear.¹
Alloy: B20
Quality: Professional
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Size: 15"

Jing Gongs

Introduction: 1998⁴
Discontinued: ?
Background: Offers a bright tone that descends in pitch as it decays. Great add-on for any percussionist. Fully lathed front and rear.¹
Alloy: B20
Quality: Professional
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Size: 12"

Orchestral Gong

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

Sizes: 12" 26" 30" 34" 40" 60"

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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Sizes: 30" 34" 40" 48"

Turkish Gong

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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Sizes: 18" 20" 22" 24" 40"

Miscellaneous Gongs

• Zildjian 17" Gou Gong
  
• Zildjian 20" Xiang Jia Gong
  
• Zildjian 20" x 24" Gong Sheet
  

Sources:
¹ Zildjian Cymbal & Drumstick Selection Guide 1998
² zildjian.com
³ Zildjian Catalog 1991
⁴ Modern Drummer, June 1998, p.36