Vietnamese Tuned Gongs - 12" to 20"

Vietnamese Tuned Gongs - 12" to 20"This listing includes the gong and a Vietnamese gong mallet. Note: Each of these tuned gongs is one of a kind. To see and hear the specific gong you're buying, choose the tuning using the drop down box above. Because of the polyphonic nature of metal percussion and sound, all instruments will show slight pitch variations when tested with a tuner. Each gong is handmade using traditional methods. Because of this, there may be hammer marks on your gong.

This listing includes the gong and a Vietnamese gong mallet.

Note: Each of these tuned gongs is one of a kind. To see and hear the specific gong you're buying, choose the tuning using the drop-down box above. Because of the polyphonic nature of metal percussion and sound, all instruments will show slight pitch variations when tested with a tuner. Each gong is handmade using traditional methods. Because of this, there may be hammer marks on your gong. It is not damaged. 

12" Vietnamese Tuned Gong (#BBQ111)

Fundamental Note: D4

Vietnam has a history of making gongs and playing them in spiritual ceremonies and music going back hundreds and hundreds of years. In fact, gong making and playing Vietnamese in the highlands of Vietnam have been designated as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Every family used to have at least one gong to be played. And now, we've brought tuned Vietnamese Gongs into the fold of Gongs Unlimited offerings.

Item Specifications:
Diameter: 12" / 30 cm
Rim Thickness: 1.5" / 3.8 cm
Nipple Depth: 1" / 2.5 cm
Total Height: 2.75" / 7 cm
Approximate Weight: 2 lbs 2 oz

13" Vietnamese Tuned Gong (#ZYF114)

Fundamental Note: B3

Vietnam has a history of making gongs and playing them in spiritual ceremonies and music going back hundreds and hundreds of years. In fact, gong making and playing Vietnamese in the highlands of Vietnam have been designated as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Every family used to have at least one gong to be played. And now, we've brought tuned Vietnamese Gongs into the fold of Gongs Unlimited offerings.

Item Specifications:
Diameter: 13" / 33 cm
Rim Thickness: 1.5" / 3.8 cm
Nipple Depth: 1" / 2.5 cm
Total Height: 2.75" / 7 cm
Approximate Weight: 2 lbs 2 oz

14" Vietnamese Tuned Gong (#NEV202)

Fundamental Note: A + 15

Vietnam has a history of making gongs and playing them in spiritual ceremonies and music going back hundreds and hundreds of years. In fact, gong making and playing Vietnamese in the highlands of Vietnam have been designated as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Every family used to have at least one gong to be played. And now, we've brought tuned Vietnamese Gongs into the fold of Gongs Unlimited offerings.

Item Specifications:
Diameter: 13.5" / 35 cm
Rim Thickness: 2" / 5 cm
Nipple Depth: 1" / 2.5 cm
Total Height: 3" / 7.5 cm
Approximate Weight: 3 lbs 4 oz

14" Vietnamese Tuned Gong (#NUM207)

Fundamental Note: A + 32

Vietnam has a history of making gongs and playing them in spiritual ceremonies and music going back hundreds and hundreds of years. In fact, gong making and playing Vietnamese in the highlands of Vietnam have been designated as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Every family used to have at least one gong to be played. And now, we've brought tuned Vietnamese Gongs into the fold of Gongs Unlimited offerings.

Item Specifications:
Diameter: 13.5" / 35 cm
Rim Thickness: 2" / 5 cm
Nipple Depth: 1" / 2.5 cm
Total Height: 3" / 7.5 cm
Approximate Weight: 3 lbs 4 oz

14" Vietnamese Tuned Gong (#MHM803)

Fundamental Note: B3 + 5

Vietnam has a history of making gongs and playing them in spiritual ceremonies and music going back hundreds and hundreds of years. In fact, gong making and playing Vietnamese in the highlands of Vietnam have been designated as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Every family used to have at least one gong to be played. And now, we've brought tuned Vietnamese Gongs into the fold of Gongs Unlimited offerings.

Item Specifications:
Diameter: 13.5" / 35 cm
Rim Thickness: 2" / 5 cm
Nipple Depth: 1" / 2.5 cm
Total Height: 3" / 7.5 cm
Approximate Weight: 3 lbs 6 oz

14" Vietnamese Tuned Gong (#AYA401)

Fundamental Note: B + 5

Vietnam has a history of making gongs and playing them in spiritual ceremonies and music going back hundreds and hundreds of years. In fact, gong making and playing Vietnamese in the highlands of Vietnam have been designated as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Every family used to have at least one gong to be played. And now, we've brought tuned Vietnamese Gongs into the fold of Gongs Unlimited offerings.

Item Specifications:
Diameter: 13.5" / 35 cm
Rim Thickness: 2" / 5 cm
Nipple Depth: 1" / 2.5 cm
Total Height: 3" / 7.5 cm
Approximate Weight: 3 lbs 6 oz

20" Vietnamese Tuned Gong (#ICT803)

Fundamental Note: C

Vietnam has a history of making gongs and playing them in spiritual ceremonies and music going back hundreds and hundreds of years. In fact, gong making and playing Vietnamese in the highlands of Vietnam have been designated as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Every family used to have at least one gong to be played. And now, we've brought tuned Vietnamese Gongs into the fold of Gongs Unlimited offerings.

Item Specifications:
Diameter: 20"
Rim Height: 2.5"
Approximate Weight: 10 lbs 4 oz