{"title":"Paiste Gongs","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Long Tradition of Gong Craft.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaiste has been one of the most respected gong makers for generations. Their instruments are known for consistency, refined craftsmanship, and distinctive tonal character. Paiste gongs are widely used in both musical and therapeutic environments where reliable resonance and tonal clarity are essential.\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":"paiste-planetary-gongs","title":"Paiste Planetary Gong","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePrecision. Harmony. A bridge between tone and cosmos.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaiste Planetary Gongs are finely crafted Chau-style gongs, each tuned to a specific frequency derived from natural cycles, such as planetary orbits, rotations, and astronomical relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the unique qualities of this series is clarity of tone. Each gong carries a defined pitch, allowing you to choose an instrument that you can both hear and understand before you begin working with it. This also makes it easier to pair gongs with other instruments, or build sets that harmonize together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Refined and Evolving Voice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft strike reveals a clear fundamental tone, which gradually expands into a layered field of harmonics. As you continue to play, the sound builds with precision, leading toward a full and balanced crash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to more raw or unlathed gongs, Planetary gongs feel focused and refined, with harmonics that develop in a more coherent and structured way.\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 for exploration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorking with Planetary Frequencies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach gong is tuned to a frequency associated with a natural cycle. While these origins come from astronomical calculations, in practice they are often experienced more simply, as distinct tonal qualities, each with its own character. They are tuned according to calculations of Hans Cousto, and resonate in harmony with the cycles of the celestial bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow is a guide to the voices of each planetary gong:\u003c\/p\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\u003e30” F – Platonic Year (172.06 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32” E – Nibiru (161.26 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32” D# – Chiron (151.27 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# – Pluto (140.25 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e38” C# – Earth (136.10 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e38” C – Sedna (128.10 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e38” B – Sun (126.22 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing a Planetary Gong\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith these gongs, both tone and relationship 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 particular sound 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 way the tone settles and expands in your awareness will help you choose what is right for your practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Practice-Centered Approach\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanetary gongs offer a balance of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eprecision and exploration\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can work with them musically, building relationships between tones, or more intuitively, allowing the sound to guide the experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn either case, the clarity of the tuning provides a steady foundation, while the evolving harmonics open into a wider field of listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paiste","offers":[{"title":"24” A# – Sidereal Moon (227.43 Hz)","offer_id":47689581789405,"sku":"gongpaistesidmoon","price":1470.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"24” A – Venus (221.23 Hz)","offer_id":47689581822173,"sku":"gongpaistevenus","price":1470.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"24” G# – Neptune (211.44 Hz)","offer_id":47689581854941,"sku":"gongpaisteneptune","price":1470.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24” G# – Synodic Moon (210.42 Hz)","offer_id":47689581887709,"sku":"gongpaistesynmoon","price":1470.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24” G# – Uranus (207.36 Hz)","offer_id":47689581920477,"sku":"gongpaisteuranus","price":1470.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28” G – Sidereal Day (194.71 Hz)","offer_id":47689581953245,"sku":"gongpaistesidday","price":1905.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28” F# – Jupiter (183.58 Hz)","offer_id":47689581986013,"sku":"gongpaistejupiter","price":1905.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"30” F – Platonic Year (172.06 Hz)","offer_id":47689582018781,"sku":"gongpaisteplatyear","price":2235.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32” E – Nibiru (161.26 Hz)","offer_id":47689582051549,"sku":"gongpaistenibiru","price":2585.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32” D# – Chiron (151.27 Hz)","offer_id":47689582084317,"sku":"gongpaistechiron","price":2585.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"32” D – Saturn (147.85 Hz)","offer_id":47689582117085,"sku":"gongpaistesaturn","price":2585.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32” D – Mars (144.72 Hz)","offer_id":47689582149853,"sku":"gongpaistemars","price":2585.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32” C# – Mercury (141.27 Hz)","offer_id":47689582182621,"sku":"gongpaistemercury","price":2585.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36” C# – Pluto (140.25 Hz)","offer_id":47689582215389,"sku":"gongpaistepluto","price":3650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38” C# – Earth (136.10 Hz)","offer_id":47689582248157,"sku":"gongpaisteearth","price":4530.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"38” C – Sedna (128.10 Hz)","offer_id":47689582280925,"sku":"gongpaistesedna","price":4530.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38” B – Sun (126.22 Hz)","offer_id":47689582313693,"sku":"gongpaistesun","price":4530.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/8578\/3773\/files\/Paiste_24_Venus_Planetary__38438.1622575726.1280.1280.png?v=1770180642"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/8578\/3773\/collections\/main-background_sunreed.com_5637b8f1-dc70-4eb4-9553-724c47d0760a.jpg?v=1774304835","url":"https:\/\/sunreed.com\/collections\/paiste-gongs.oembed","provider":"Sunreed™ Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}