This 50 centimetre mirror gong is crafted from solid bronze with a polished, reflective surface and a hand-hammered, gently coloured edge. It weighs 2.440 kilograms, giving it stable resonance and a rich, long-sustaining tone for your home, practice space or sound therapy room.
The benefit of the polished surface
The mirror-smooth finish is not only striking to look at, it also helps you play. With friction mallets (so called flumies) you can draw out gentle, whispering sounds, because the smooth metal lets the mallet glide freely. The surface keeps the tones vibrating for a long time, so a single touch can grow into a wide, enveloping sound.
Hand-hammered coloured edge
The rim is shaped with small, slightly irregular dimples and finished with coloured runs from controlled heat treatment. This handwork makes every piece unique: no two 50 cm gongs will sound exactly the same. The colours on the edge are natural traces of the firing, so both the look and the voice of the gong stay alive and varied.
Sound and playability
The 50 cm size gives a balanced tonal range: deep enough for a long vibrating fundamental, bright enough for layered overtones. A gentle stroke produces a soft, caressing sound, while a stronger strike opens into a full, wave-like resonance. By changing your touch you can move through a wide emotional spectrum.
How you can use it
This size is ideal for opening and closing meditation sessions, for sound baths, yoga classes and quiet personal practice at home. Sound therapists value it because it can both hold a soft background and stand alone as a featured instrument. If you are new to gongs, the included basic beater lets you start playing right away.
Care and longevity
The bronze surface may develop a soft patina over time, which is natural and does not affect the sound. Wipe it with a dry, soft cloth after use and keep it in a place protected from moisture. With proper care this gong will serve you for decades and may even be passed on to the next generation. Country of origin: China, traditional workshop.