Gongggg!

[drumminjohn]

I recently got my gong in the mail from Musicians Friend! I'm so pumped, its amazing.. heres one pic, the stand got backordered though so I'll put up pictures of it with my kit when I get the stand.

Wuhan Wind Gong, 22 inch:

[Exportdrummer]

SWEET, I was thinking about getting the Wuhan Gong does it sound good

[drumminjohn]

Oh it sounds amazing... I love it, real gong sound, but the size and width of a ride

[fanagel]

I have the same gong, to me it's not gongish (unless hit hard) like everyone would imagine...if hit softly it builds to a nice dark shimmer...I don't think of it as a gong at all. Love it.

[h3r3tic]

Looks Cool :) good luck with the gong ;)
Happy Drumming :)

[jollymosher]

Worth it?? how does it sound?

[themac5150]

Cool! I just ordered the 28" one. I can't wait until it gets here!

[drumminjohn]

Worth it?? how does it sound?

Its totally worth it. It sounds amazing..

I have the same gong, to me it's not gongish (unless hit hard) like everyone would imagine...if hit softly it builds to a nice dark shimmer...I don't think of it as a gong at all. Love it.
I guess I hit hard, my sounds very gongish

[Class A Drummer]

man im jealous. How much does one of those things cost?

[Drumsword]

Awesome man.

I Have the same gong, and I also use the 28" wuhan wind gong too. I have recordings of both gongs here, for anyone interested.

www.myspace.com/peteythekidd

On the very end of "Daddy Baby Girl" I finish the song with a 28" wind Gong and on the beginning of "I put my heart" I wail on the 22".

Kudos man, you'll love it.

[drumminjohn]

man im jealous. How much does one of those things cost?

I got mine for $139 at musiciansfriend.com and its over 99$ so shippings free

[ellenvannin105]

Welcome to the Gong Club,Drummerjohn! Aren't they cool instruments to have? I use mostly Paiste Gongs myself but I always see the Wuhan Chao Gongs down at Guitar Centre and I think I shall add this type of gong to my collection this coming year.They're insanely cheap and sound amazing.

Class A Drummer: buy one.

Fanagel: Maybe the reason your gong doesn't sound very "gongy" is because you are striking it in the centre; for a more "oriental smash sound" hit the gong midway between the centre and the edge.Smashing it in the middle creates a "bong" sound with less spread,hence the need to hit harder.

[drumminjohn]

Welcome to the Gong Club,Drummerjohn! Aren't they cool instruments to have? I use mostly Paiste Gongs myself but I always see the Wuhan Chao Gongs down at Guitar Centre and I think I shall add this type of gong to my collection this coming year.They're insanely cheap and sound amazing.

Class A Drummer: buy one.

Fanagel: Maybe the reason your gong doesn't sound very "gongy" is because you are striking it in the centre; for a more "oriental smash sound" hit the gong midway between the centre and the edge.Smashing it in the middle creates a "bong" sound with less spread,hence the need to hit harder.

I love my gong, Probablly one of my greatest drum purchases.

I wanted a Paiste Symphonic like Bonham, but twas a bit expensive.

[themac5150]

I got my 28" wind gong in!! Wow, this thing is cool. I was shocked at the thickness of it. It sounds very good. I too wanted a paiste, but I can't fork out that kind of cash for a use once in a while item, and these wuhan wind gongs are cheaper than dirt. Now I can buy more cool stuff.... MUWHAAHAAHAAHAA!! Err... I mean Christmas presents for the kids.......

[drumminjohn]

I got my 28" wind gong in!! Wow, this thing is cool. I was shocked at the thickness of it. It sounds very good. I too wanted a paiste, but I can't fork out that kind of cash for a use once in a while item, and these wuhan wind gongs are cheaper than dirt. Now I can buy more cool stuff.... MUWHAAHAAHAAHAA!! Err... I mean Christmas presents for the kids.......

Haha More like Christmas presents for you.. Hows the 28" sound? I bet it's a beast, mines only 22"

[themac5150]

It sounds great. I haven't really beat on it too much, just the couple of wacks on the center, and mid point between center and edge. I can't wait to get it set up with the kit. I ordered the gong cymbal stand adapter at the same time, it works well, but if I try to extend the boom (convertible stand) off center, the weight of this thing makes it very unstable, In the straight stand configuration, its stable, but awfully close to the stand. I'll have to use this setup while playing to see if its going to be an issue or not. I wacked it good to see if it would hit the stand and it didn't, but I wasn't in 110% mode either, so I'll have to see this weekend when I get together with the guys.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a214/themac5150/Windgong.jpg

[AronMapex]

Thats a big gong and very nice yes

[gretsch223]

nice gong! if i wanted to get one, i would prob want to get something bigger like a 28 but for 22...thats a good deal for $139!

[themac5150]

nice gong! if i wanted to get one, i would prob want to get something bigger like a 28 but for 22...thats a good deal for $139!
I ordered mine through vintagedrums.com. Around $150 for the 28", $99 for the 22".

[ellenvannin105]

mac5150: you are also a proud new member in good standing of the Gong Club. Now,let's see some pics of your kit, and Drummerjohn's as well,I'm dying to see how it's all working out for you guys...

[themac5150]

Now,let's see some pics of your kit.
Well my sig pic is my kit.
heres the thread:
http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15368

and another pic here at the Bonham set thread:
http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15877

Only thing different on it now is coated emperors/ambassadors on toms, emperor x on snare, and the new gong.

[tamadrummer132]

very cool, i once played a pair of marching band crashing thingies that sounded just like a gong! weird i know.

[drumminjohn]

It sounds great. I haven't really beat on it too much, just the couple of wacks on the center, and mid point between center and edge. I can't wait to get it set up with the kit. I ordered the gong cymbal stand adapter at the same time, it works well, but if I try to extend the boom (convertible stand) off center, the weight of this thing makes it very unstable, In the straight stand configuration, its stable, but awfully close to the stand. I'll have to use this setup while playing to see if its going to be an issue or not. I wacked it good to see if it would hit the stand and it didn't, but I wasn't in 110% mode either, so I'll have to see this weekend when I get together with the guys.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a214/themac5150/Windgong.jpg

That looks cool, I've never seen it before. Yeah the gong doesnt move too much, but you may want to get it further from the stand

And I'll post some pictures of my kit with the gong soon

[drumminjohn]

Heres some updated pictures of my drum set with my gong and everything

Enjoy!

[fanagel]

Welcome to the Gong Club,Drummerjohn! Aren't they cool instruments to have? I use mostly Paiste Gongs myself but I always see the Wuhan Chao Gongs down at Guitar Centre and I think I shall add this type of gong to my collection this coming year.They're insanely cheap and sound amazing.

Class A Drummer: buy one.

Fanagel: Maybe the reason your gong doesn't sound very "gongy" is because you are striking it in the centre; for a more "oriental smash sound" hit the gong midway between the centre and the edge.Smashing it in the middle creates a "bong" sound with less spread,hence the need to hit harder.

If I want it to be gongy, I'll make it gongy...Oh yea, it'll be gongy... but what I really LOVE is that dark building shimmer.

[FunkyDrummin]

I'm actually using a 22" Wind Gong like yours as a flat ride right now. It's pretty ghetto, but it sounds really nice.

[drumminjohn]

hmmm, a flat ride, i bet that sounds pretty cool, do you have any recordings of it?

[themac5150]

Gong with Kit
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a214/themac5150/Newpic1.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a214/themac5150/Newpic.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a214/themac5150/Newpic2.jpg

[drumminjohn]

Dear god, It's amazing. Bonham would mess his pants

[ellenvannin105]

Dear god, It's amazing. Bonham would mess his pants
I don't know if Bonham would but I think I just did....I never tired of seeing the classic Bonham/Buddy Rich 1 rack 2 floor set-ups. The gong gives this kit added gravitas...

[Harakirie]

im too lazy right now to read through all the replys to see if someone allready mentioned
but i think its a tamtam no gong !
since your talking about the sound beeing so weird , a gong has a tuned tone . a tamtam dosent , tamtam gets used in orchestras allot instead of a gong too get some unique sound .
really cool instrument !

[hauk]

huh. i always thought tam tam was just another name for gong
either way, nice instruments!

[Drumsword]

Awesome looking, My 28" is in the same place on my Lud's.

[bigfatbobby]

How do you transport a beast like that gong?

[Illicom]

Those bass drums are either really deep, or of a small diameter!

What are the dimensions of those things?

[themac5150]

How do you transport a beast like that gong?
Wrapped in a blanket with my bass drum in the bass's bag.

[Drumsword]

Those bass drums are either really deep, or of a small diameter!

What are the dimensions of those things?


Bass drums are 22" X 30"