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, the moon, and the planets. The artisans craft these gongs to respond with exceptional sensitivity in all playing situations. The long hours spent handcrafting the metal give them their intriguing sound. It is relaxing and atmospheric. 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, the moon, and the planets. The artisans craft these gongs to respond with exceptional sensitivity in all playing situations. The long hours spent handcrafting the metal give them their intriguing sound. It is relaxing and atmospheric.
Note: this is a handmade instrument, forged by heating the metal alloy at 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. The hammer patterns and coloration resulting from the heating process vary, reflecting the complexity of our work and the exceptional quality of the resulting sound.