22 Inch Chau Gong — hand hammered, traditional alloy construction, rich sustained sound Key benefits Authentic, resonant tone: Each gong is hand hammered by a master gong maker using timehonored techniques and materials, delivering a full, musical wash of overtones. Long sustain and projection: Designed for long vibration time, loud volume, and strong penetrating sound, useful where a clear, sustained tone is required. Versatile for group and solo settings: Suitable for classrooms, meetings, assemblies, studios, meditation spaces, and performance settings where a powerful gong voice is needed. Durable alloy construction: The Chau Gong is made of brass and is also hand made and hand hammered using B20 cast bronze (80% Copper and 20% Tin), reflecting traditional gong metallurgy. Product attributes Size: 22 inch diameter, compact enough for transport yet large enough to produce a substantial wash of overtones. Material: Brass appearance with B20 cast bronze construction (80% Copper and 20% Tin), hand worked for consistent tonal character. Craftsmanship: Hand made and hand hammered by an experienced gong maker, so each instrument has unique tonal nuance. Performance: Produces a full and sustained wash of musical overtones with strong projection and long decay. Practical uses and scenarios Classroom or assembly signal: Use the gong to signal transitions, openings, or to gather attention in a large room or auditorium. Meditation and focused sound practice: Use the gong as a sound source during meditation sessions or group sound practices to create an immersive tonal backdrop. Musical performance and studio work: Use in concerts, recordings, or sound design for its wide spectrum of overtones and long sustain. What to expect Each gong is individually hand hammered and may vary slightly in appearance and tonal character. The 22 inch size balances portability with a full, sustained sound suitable for both indoor group settings and performance use. This Chau Gong combines traditional metallurgy and master hand hammering to provide a reliable, resonant gong for meditation, group settings, and musical applications.