Paiste Gongs
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Gongs belong to the oldest and most important musical instruments of South East Asia. Their origins may be traced back to the second millennium B.C., but it is assumed that the gong is much older. In Chinese history, gongs are mentioned around 500 A.D., attributed to a nation called HSI YU between Tibet and Burma during the reign of Emperor Hsuan Wu.
Historic research provides us with four main centers - Burma, China, Annam, Java - at least 7 gong shapes and sound structures stem from these regions. Only few families knew the tradition of gong making as it was passed from generation to generation. The art of making gongs was veiled in a sense of magic. Gong makers believed that a gong could only succeed with the help of higher powers, and that they were exposed to forces more so than ordinary humans.
The gong was an important element in the lives of Far East people and is still in some countries today. In Asian families, the gong was an attribute of wealth and served as a status symbol. In rites, the gong was used in the evocation of ghosts and in the banning of demons. Touching a gong brought you fortune and strength. In rituals of the Far East, the gong has retained its special significance to this day.
As a musical instrument, the gong accompanied celebrations, funeral ceremonies, songs, and theater plays. In the music of the Asian high cultures, the gong was used as an orchestral instrument. Orchestras with gong plays containing up to 18 notes were not seldom. They were also played in private concerts at residences.
Since about 1790, gongs were used in European orchestras. Since then, the terms "Tam Tam" for flat gongs, and "Gong" for bossed gongs, have become customary. However, the authentic term in all languages of the origin countries is GONG.
Historic research provides us with four main centers - Burma, China, Annam, Java - at least 7 gong shapes and sound structures stem from these regions. Only few families knew the tradition of gong making as it was passed from generation to generation. The art of making gongs was veiled in a sense of magic. Gong makers believed that a gong could only succeed with the help of higher powers, and that they were exposed to forces more so than ordinary humans.
The gong was an important element in the lives of Far East people and is still in some countries today. In Asian families, the gong was an attribute of wealth and served as a status symbol. In rites, the gong was used in the evocation of ghosts and in the banning of demons. Touching a gong brought you fortune and strength. In rituals of the Far East, the gong has retained its special significance to this day.
As a musical instrument, the gong accompanied celebrations, funeral ceremonies, songs, and theater plays. In the music of the Asian high cultures, the gong was used as an orchestral instrument. Orchestras with gong plays containing up to 18 notes were not seldom. They were also played in private concerts at residences.
Since about 1790, gongs were used in European orchestras. Since then, the terms "Tam Tam" for flat gongs, and "Gong" for bossed gongs, have become customary. However, the authentic term in all languages of the origin countries is GONG.
Symphonic Gongs
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SYMPHONIC GONGS
Our oldest version of the instrument, Symphonic Gongs have a slightly raised surface (without boss) with a harmonic and universal sound structure. The fundamental note of the gong is balanced with the instrument's complex overtones. The characterizing word Symphonic thereby should not be misinterpreted as describing the literal sense of classical symphonic orchestra application but its original sense to unite harmonic sounds. The describing word universal shall be understood as “sound in its entirety”. The sound of these gongs can be influenced and varied through the nature of the stroke, as well as the size, weight, and composition of the mallets. By varying the striking points, highs, lows, and various sound mixtures contained in the entirety of the gong’s sound sphere may be extracted and played up. Symphonic Gongs feature some of our largest examples of the instrument, like the 60” and the extraordinary 80”, the world’s largest playable gong. |
Prices : (For Special Order Only)
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20" - $725
22" - $840 24" - $1210 26" - $1394 28" - $1565 30" - $1846 |
32" - $2045
34" - $2785 36" - $3303 38" - $4175 40" - $6640 |
Symphonic Brilliant Gong
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SYMPHONIC BRILLIANT GONGS
The Symphonic Brilliant Gongs are principally identical in construction to the Symphonic Gongs but are laboriously hand polished to achieve their distinctive mirror-like look. The sound of the brilliant models differs only marginal from the conventional Symphonic Gongs. They build up their overtone structure slightly faster. With Paiste Logo The fundamental note of the gong is balanced with the instrument's complex overtones. The sound of these gongs can be influenced and varied through the nature of the stroke, as well as the size, weight, and composition of the mallets. By varying the striking points, highs, lows, and various sound mixtures contained in the entirety of the gong’s sound sphere may be extracted and played up. On request available: - with «Tai-Loi» Logos - without Logos |
Prices (For Special Order Only)
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20" - $798
22" - $925 24" - $1330 26" - $1535 28" - $1717 |
30" - $2030
32" - $2246 34" - $3059 36" - $3635 38" - $4590 |
Gong Stands
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SQUARE ORCHESTRA STANDS
Sizes: 20/22” - 24/26” - 28” - 30” - 32/34” - 36/38/40” - 50” Description: This stand fits one gong. The stand legs are adjustable in height for players to easily reach the gong in all playing situations. Orchestra Square Stands are available in a black finish. Price : (For Special Order Only) 20/22" - $276 24/26" - $493 28" - $320 30" - $358 32/34" - $397 36/38/40" - $502 |
ROUND ORCHESTRA STANDS
Sizes: 20/22” - 24/26” - 28” - 30” - 32/34” - 36/38/40” Description: This stand fits one gong. Gong Round Stands are available in a black finish. Price : (For Special Order Only) 20/22" - $448 24/26" - $493 28" - $540 30" - $580 32/34" - $645 36/38/40" - $815 |
Gong Gut
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SUSPENSION OF GONGSEach Paiste Gong comes with suspension made of string. Gut string is supremely as it minimizes the transfer of vibrations to the Gong-Stand. From time to time the gut string should be examined for wear and tear and, if necessary, be replaced. Each Gong should be suspended so that it may swing freely forward, back, and to the sides without touching the stand. Replacement gut string is available on request.
Price : (For Special Order Only) 20" - $11 22" - $13 24" - $16 26" - $18 28" - $20 30" - $22 32" - $28 34" - $33 36" - $39 38" - $43 40" - $46 |