{"product_id":"products-himalayan-singing-bowls-zen-singing-bowls-zen-accessories-zen-wood-striker-zw","title":"Zen Wood Striker #ZW","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"265911f3_1763734998\" class=\"powr-popup\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural contact. Clear tone.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis carved wooden striker offers a simple and direct way to work with Himalayan singing bowls—supporting steady rim singing and clear, focused tone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its natural, unfinished surface, it creates a consistent connection between hand and bowl.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Direct and Responsive Surface\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from mango wood, this striker provides a clean point of contact along the rim. The surface is smooth but unsealed, allowing for steady friction during rim singing. This supports a continuous tone that builds gradually, often bringing forward the brighter harmonics within the bowl. The interaction remains simple, with the sound responding closely to movement and pressure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorking with Rim Singing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis striker is well suited for rim singing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural wood surface allows for controlled movement around the bowl, helping the tone remain stable and continuous. Compared to varnished finishes, the unfinished wood offers a more reliable grip along the rim.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can also be used for striking, producing a lighter and more defined sound that reveals upper tonal layers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Balanced and Familiar Feel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe form is compact and easy to work with. Its size supports a smooth, circular wrist motion, helping to maintain consistency during practice. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Craft\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is handcrafted and may vary slightly in size and grain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMango wood is a dense hardwood with a multi-pattern grain, offering durability and balanced weight. It is also a more sustainable material—harvested from trees that have completed their fruit-bearing life, allowing the wood to be repurposed rather than burned.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carved handle and smooth playing surface reflect a traditional approach—simple, functional, and made for long-term use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel: \u003c\/strong\u003e#Zenwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e~7.5” × 1”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eMango wood\u003cbr\u003eBest suited for bowls up to approximately 9” in diameter, with particular responsiveness in smaller bowls.\u003cbr\u003eEach piece is handmade and will vary slightly in size and construction.\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zen Singing Bowls","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47360941588701,"sku":"ZW","price":9.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/8578\/3773\/files\/ZenWood__40347.1657577039.500.500__72222.1668537435.1280.1280.png?v=1770212550","url":"https:\/\/sunreed.com\/products\/products-himalayan-singing-bowls-zen-singing-bowls-zen-accessories-zen-wood-striker-zw","provider":"Sunreed™ Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}