MEINL Chau Tam-Tam 24"/60 cm: The Foundation of Serious Sound Practice
The MEINL Sonic Energy Chau Tam-Tam 24"/60 cm is the model most sound therapists and meditation teachers choose as their first major gong investment. At 60 centimetres in diameter, this hand-hammered bronze gong generates enough sound pressure to fill a mid-sized group session with deep, body-felt resonance — while remaining a manageable size for transport and storage.
What the 24" Offers That Smaller Sizes Cannot
As a Chau gong grows in diameter, its fundamental pitch deepens, its sustain lengthens, and the physical vibration felt in the body intensifies. The 24" model:
- Provides a deeper fundamental and longer sustain than the 20" or 22" versions
- Works confidently in mid-sized group sessions of 8 to 15 people
- Fully expresses the Chau gong's signature crescendo character in most room sizes
- Feels substantial enough for professional use while remaining transportable
The Chau Sound Character
The Chau gong's rising, swelling tone begins immediately after the strike: a rapid crescendo, then a wide-band sustain that unfolds across the full frequency range. At 60 cm, this wave motion is delivered with full force, whether you are working one-on-one or leading a small sound bath. In Chinese tradition, this sound is associated with transformation, transition, and spiritual journey.
Hand-Hammered Bronze
Every MEINL Sonic Energy instrument is shaped by hand. The hammering pattern on the 24" gong face is both aesthetic and acoustic: the pattern influences the ratio of overtones and the character of the tone colour. No two gongs are identical.
Package Contents
The CH-TT24 includes:
- 1x MEINL Sonic Energy Chau Tam-Tam gong, 24"/60 cm
- 1x beater
- 1x protective carry bag / cover
A gong stand is available separately.
MEINL Sonic Energy
MEINL Percussion is a German company and one of the world's most respected percussion instrument makers. The Sonic Energy line is a purpose-built range for therapeutic, meditative, and spiritual use.