Wuhan Gongs

Wuhan gongs are made in the city of Wuhan, China — the source of most of the world's Chinese gongs, and the origin of the Chau and Wind gongs heard in symphony halls, sound healing practices and recording studios everywhere.

A note on the name. In the United States, Wuhan is a trademarked logo. In practice, any Chinese gong made in Wuhan is a Wuhan gong — most simply don't carry the mark. We sell the trademarked line, and we also travel to Wuhan ourselves to hand-select and import gongs directly from the makers.

Each gong begins as a bronze casting and is hand-hammered out to its finished diameter. Every gong in this collection ships with a mallet.

  • Chau gongs, 3.6" to 54" — the classic tam-tam voice. A deep fundamental that blooms slowly into a shimmering wash and hangs in the air.
  • Wind gongs, 8" to 28" — flat, untuned and rimless. A fast, cymbal-like crash that arrives all at once and fades quickly.

Looking for gongs made in Wuhan without the trademarked logo? Browse our hand-selected Chinese Gongs.

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