Paiste 40" Symphonic Gongs

Paiste 40" Symphonic GongsThis listing does not include a mallet. Note: The video below may contain a gong with or without the Paiste logo or Tai Loi symbols as an example of the Symphonic gong at this size. We recommend purchasing an M7 Paiste Gong Mallet for this gong! You can find them here: Paiste Mallets Paiste Symphonic Gongs are works of sonic mastery. Their flat, scraped surface meets a dark rim that flows back from the face creating a unique shape. They are hand

This listing does not include a mallet.

Note: The video below may contain a gong with or without the Paiste logo or Tai Loi symbols as an example of the Symphonic gong at this size.


We recommend purchasing an M7 Paiste Gong Mallet for this gong! You can find them here: Paiste Mallets

Paiste Symphonic Gongs are works of sonic mastery. Their flat, scraped surface meets a dark rim that flows back from the face creating a unique shape. They are hand-hammered from nickel silver in the European gong-making tradition. They are not tuned but tend to fall within a certain range at a given size.

This style comes with the classic Paiste logo at the top of the face. The presence or absence of the logo will not affect the overall sound of the gong. In choosing, it all comes down to the overlap of your aesthetic preference and gong availability.

This style comes without any logo or printing on the face. The presence or absence of a logo or symbols will not affect the overall sound of the gong. In choosing, it all comes down to the overlap of your aesthetic preference and gong availability.

Going back decades, Paiste has paid homage to the Chinese gong-making tradition by offering some of their Symphonic gongs with the traditional Chinese Tai Loi symbols, which can be roughly translated to English as "The Bad will depart, the Good shall arrive" or more simply, "Happiness has arrived."

The lightweight metal, the unique shape, and the scraped face all combine to create an overall sound that is very clean and meditative, with rich, beautiful harmonics that expand over the deep fundamental tone.

"Symphonic" doesn't refer strictly to the orchestral use of the word "symphony," but goes to the root of the word, to the unity of harmonic sounds and the experience of sound in its entirety. These gongs create a symphony of sounds for the listener. They are perfect for musicians, Kundalini yoga practitioners, sound healers, and therapists working with music and tone.

Item Specifications:
Diameter: 40"
Approximate Weight: 38.5 lbs

This listing does not include a mallet.

You can find a selection of Paiste Mallets here.

Note: Each of these Paiste Bronze Gongs is unique. Once each one has sold, we won't have another one exactly like it, but we will eventually have more Paiste Bronze Gongs. Please watch the video below to see and hear if this unique gong resonates with you.

Paiste 28" Bronze Gong No. 8 (#LAG050)

Paiste 28" Bronze Gong No. 8 (#KCY343)

Paiste 28" Bronze Gong No. 8 (#LMB712)

Paiste 28" Bronze Gong No. 8 (#CTB926)

Paiste 28" Bronze Gong No. 8 (#RUN826)

Paiste 28" Bronze Gong No. 8 (#MMH207)

Paiste 28" Bronze Gong No. 8 (#ZIP905)

Paiste Bronze Gongs are works of sonic mastery. They are hand-hammered from CuSn8 Bronze- 92% copper and 8% tin - in the European gong-making tradition. Bronze Gongs provide an abundant spectrum of frequencies and harmonics. They are individual, versatile, and spirited.

When the sound of Paiste’s bronze gongs is compared to the same size nickel silver instruments, the bronze ones generally present a lower fundamental note, warmer character, and a more voluminous sound.

Due to the molecular property of bronze, these gongs will change more noticeably over time than their nickel-silver counterparts. The tension release that comes from playing as well as the natural aging of the metal create an evolution of each Paiste Bronze Gong in league with the influence of the gong player.

The design of the Paiste Bronze Gong No. 8, with its concentric, textured ridges is a completely new gong design from Paiste. Playing this gong will be a new exciting adventure for even the most experienced gong player. These gongs maintain a deep, focused fundamental when played at the center but have great potential for finding new sonic layers with all kinds of mallets.

Looking for a gong stand to go with your Paiste Bronze Gong? Take a look at our Paiste C Floor Stands for 28” Gongs or the small Unlimited Lunaphonic Wood Gong Stand! You can find a selection of our Unlimited Gongs Bags, here.

Item Specifications:
Diameter: 28"
Approximate Weight: 13 lbs

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