Zildjian ZXGO00517 17" Gou Gong w/Etched Logo

The Zildjian ZXGO00517 17” Gou Gong (sometimes called a Hmong Shaman gong) has rich history and tradition of healing, being used as a medicinal tool.

This instrument is heavy and thick with a turned edge and produces warm tones that are clear and linear, with less spread and overtones than traditional Chao or Wind Gongs. Gou Gongs have a higher fundamental pitch with shorter sustain, which can be stretched into more extended sustained notes through repeated strokes.

Their lower-volume sounds make them best suited for use in smaller ensembles and more intimate performance spaces.

The Zildjian 17in Gou Gong features a small Zildjian logo etched into the front of the gong and a small black logo printed on the back of the gong, with a black hanging rope.

Features:

• Thick and Heavy, with a turned edge.
• Clear and Linear Tones.
• Less spread and overtones than Chau or Wind Gongs.
• High Fundamental Pitch with short sustain.
• Includes Black Hanging Rope.