The Meinl Sonic Energy planetary tuned gongs are handmade in Germany following the European tradition of gong making. Each gong is tuned to create the corresponding frequency using Hans Cousto's calculations (The Cosmic Octave) to match the frequencies of the sun, moon, and planets. The artisans craft these gongs to respond with exceptional sensitivity in all playing situations. The long hours spent working the metal by hand give them an intriguing sound. It is relaxing and atmospheric. The Meinl Sonic Energy planetary tuned gongs are handmade in Germany following the European tradition of gong making. Each gong is tuned to create the corresponding frequency using Hans Cousto's calculations (The Cosmic Octave) to match the frequencies of the sun, moon, and planets. The artisans craft these gongs to respond with exceptional sensitivity in all playing situations. The long hours spent working the metal by hand give them an intriguing sound. It is relaxing and atmospheric.
Note: this is a handcrafted instrument forged by heating the metal alloy to high temperatures, then hammering the surface by hand to achieve the desired pitch and tone. Our handmade manufacturing process makes each gong unique, with no two gongs having identical surfaces. Variations in the hand hammering patterns and coloration due to the heating process will occur, and this is a testament to our extremely intricate work resulting in an exquisite sound.