Traditional Chinese gong with a readytoplay finish. The surface is treated by direct quenching to retain its original appearance, so no polishing is required before use. Designed for clear, full resonance and long sustain. Key benefits Ready to play: direct quenching finish preserves the gong surface and eliminates the need for polishing. Rich, full sound: traditional design and handcrafted construction create broad frequency content and strong sustain. Versatile play options: responsive to soft or strong mallet strikes; produces longer sustain when mounted. Compatible with common accessories: works with standard gong mallets, rods, hooks, and gong stands. Handmade using traditional methods: careful handcrafting ensures consistent tonal character and visual authenticity. Function and performance Produces deep fundamental tones and complex overtones suitable for musical performance, recording, and group sound practice. Capable of both precise articulation and expansive, sustained tones depending on striking technique and mounting method. When held by hand, the gong can be played with a mallet for immediate, portable use. For maximum sustain and resonance, mount the gong on a rod or hook or use a stand. Practical details Finish: direct quenching, no polishing required. Play options: handheld striking or mounted play for longer sustain. Accessories: compatible with standard mallets and stands (stands sold separately). Suggested use scenarios Concerts and ensemble performances: add a resonant, expressive tone palette to orchestral, band, or world music settings. Studio recording and sound production: capture rich overtones and long sustain for ambient tracks or sound design. Group sound practice and music education: use for rhythm and tonal exercises, ensemble warmups, and class demonstrations. How to play Handheld: hold the gong with one hand and strike with a mallet using the other hand for portable performance. Mounted: hang the gong from a rod or hook, or place it on a stand, to achieve extended sustain and fuller resonance. This traditionalstyle gong is intended for musicians, sound practitioners, educators, and performers seeking an authentic, readytoplay instrument with strong tonal presence and flexible playing options.