{"title":"Meinl Gongs","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCraftsmanship and Tonal Variety.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeinl offers a wide range of gongs crafted with careful attention to tonal character and visual design. Their instruments span many styles—from planetary gongs to symphonic forms—giving practitioners a broad palette of sounds to explore. For many gong players, Meinl gongs provide a reliable and expressive entry into gong work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-choose-your-gong\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 24px;background-color:#FEDE00;color:#3D3329;text-decoration:none;border-radius:0;font-family:'Alegreya Sans',sans-serif;font-size:16pt;\"\u003eGuide: How to Choose and Play Your Gong\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"meinl-planetary-gongs","title":"Meinl Planetary Gong","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePrecision tuning. Clear tone. A reliable harmonic foundation.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeinl Planetary Gongs are finely crafted Chau-style gongs, each tuned to a specific frequency based on natural planetary and orbital cycles. One of their defining qualities is accuracy, each gong is carefully tuned to match its stated frequency, allowing you to clearly understand the tone before you begin working with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes them especially useful for those who want to choose intentionally, whether selecting a single gong or building a set that harmonizes with other instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Clear and Structured Voice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft strike reveals a defined fundamental tone, which gradually expands into a field of harmonics. As the sound develops, the layers build in a coherent and structured way, leading toward a full and balanced crash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to more raw or unlathed gongs, Meinl Planetary gongs tend to feel focused and consistent, with a strong relationship between the fundamental tone and the harmonics that unfold from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all gongs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller sizes respond more quickly and reach a crash sooner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger sizes offer deeper tones, longer sustain, and more space to explore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorking with Tuned Frequencies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach gong is tuned to a specific frequency and musical note, allowing for a more intentional approach to sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis means you can:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echoose a tone you are naturally drawn to\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ematch the gong with other tuned instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebuild a set of gongs that harmonize together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanetary Tone Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24” A# – Sidereal Moon (227.43 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24” A – Venus (221.23 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24” G# – Neptune (211.44 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24” G# – Synodic Moon (210.42 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24” G# – Uranus (207.36 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e28” G – Sidereal Day (194.71 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e28” F# – Jupiter (183.58 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e28” F# – Sedna (181.60 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e28” F – Platonic Year (172.06 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e28” F – Chiron (172.86 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32” D – Saturn (147.85 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32” D – Mars (144.72 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32” C# – Mercury (141.27 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36” C# – Earth (136.10 Hz)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36” B – Sun (126.22 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing a Meinl Planetary Gong\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith these gongs, both precision and connection matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may be drawn to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea specific frequency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea tonal quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eor how a gong complements your existing instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListening is the most important guide. The tone itself will tell you if it fits your practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Practice-Centered Approach\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeinl Planetary gongs offer a steady foundation for working with sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can approach them musically, exploring relationships between tones, or more intuitively, allowing the clarity of the pitch to anchor your listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this way, the instrument becomes both precise and expressive, supporting a wide range of approaches to sound work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meinl","offers":[{"title":"24” A# – Sidereal Moon (227.43 Hz)","offer_id":47689599779037,"sku":"gongmeinlsidmoon","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24” A – Venus (221.23 Hz)","offer_id":47689599811805,"sku":"gongmeinlvenus","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"24” G# – Neptune (211.44 Hz)","offer_id":47689599844573,"sku":"gongmeinlneptune","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"24” G# – Synodic Moon (210.42 Hz)","offer_id":47689599877341,"sku":"gongmeinlsynmoon","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"24” G# – Uranus (207.36 Hz)","offer_id":47689599910109,"sku":"gongmeinluranus","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28” G – Sidereal Day (194.71 Hz)","offer_id":47689599942877,"sku":"gongmeinlsidday","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28” F# – Jupiter (183.58 Hz)","offer_id":47689599975645,"sku":"gongmeinljupiter","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28” F# – Sedna (181.60 Hz)","offer_id":47689600008413,"sku":"gongmeinlsedna","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28” F – Platonic Year (172.06 Hz)","offer_id":47689600041181,"sku":"gongmeinlplatyear","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28” F – Chiron (172.86 Hz)","offer_id":47689600073949,"sku":"gongmeinlchiron","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"32” D – Saturn (147.85 Hz)","offer_id":47689600106717,"sku":"gongmeinlsaturn","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"32” D – Mars (144.72 Hz)","offer_id":47689600139485,"sku":"gongmeinlmars","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"32” C# – Mercury (141.27 Hz)","offer_id":47689600172253,"sku":"gongmeinlmercury","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36” C# – Earth (136.10 Hz)","offer_id":47689600205021,"sku":"gongmeinlearth","price":3499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36” B – Sun (126.22 Hz)","offer_id":47689600237789,"sku":"gongmeinlsun","price":3499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/8578\/3773\/files\/24siderealmoonmeinl__25013.1642619680.1280.1280.jpg?v=1770179609"},{"product_id":"meinl-chakra-gongs","title":"Meinl Chakra Gong","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFocused tone. Clear resonance. A pathway through the body of sound.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeinl Chakra Gongs are finely crafted Chau-style gongs, each tuned to a specific frequency associated with the chakra system. With precise tuning and a refined finish, these gongs offer a clear and reliable tone, allowing you to hear and understand the character of the instrument before you begin working with it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes them especially supportive for those who want to work intentionally with specific tones, or build a set that moves through a sequence of sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Clear and Developing Voice\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft strike reveals a defined fundamental tone that gradually expands into a field of harmonics. 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The way the tone settles and expands will help you find what fits your practice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Practice-Centered Approach\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChakra gongs can be worked with in both structured and intuitive ways.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may move through a sequence of tones, or remain with a single gong and explore its depth over time. 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