Sela Percussion Chau Gong 20" Mantra
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The essentials to know about the 50 cm Chau Mantra Gong
The essentials to know about the 50 cm Chau Mantra Gong
- Traditional 50 cm Chau Gong, ideal for meditation, sound therapy and immersive musical atmospheres.
- Special bronze alloy offering a deep fundamental tone, a rich harmonic spectrum and a long, warm, enveloping vibration.
- "Mantra" finishing with a dark satin surface, adorned with engraved circles featuring the Tibetan mantra Om Mani Padme Hum and a highly expressive central Om symbol.
- Ready-to-play instrument with mallet and black carrying bag included, suitable for use in the studio, practice room or on the go.
Manufacturer Information
Sela Percussion
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Historical context and position within the range
The Chau gong is one of the great classics of Asian percussion. Originating in the Chinese tradition, it has established itself over time in ceremonial settings as well as in musical and contemplative practices. Its sonic identity is based on a lively attack, broad resonance and a gradual rise of harmonics, making it a particularly sought-after instrument for working with breath, listening and the sound space.
This " Mantra " version offers a more visual and meditative interpretation of the traditional gong. It preserves the spirit of the Chau gong while giving it a strong aesthetic presence through its concentric engravings in Tibetan script. With a 50 cm diameter, this model strikes an excellent balance between accessibility, ease of transport and acoustic richness, making it highly relevant for sound wellness practitioners as well as musicians looking for an expressive percussion instrument.
Who is this gong for?
This gong is suitable for a wide audience. Beginners will find it an inspiring instrument that is easy to make resonate and sensitive enough to learn how to control the nuances of each stroke. Intermediate and advanced musicians will particularly appreciate the variety of responses depending on the playing area, the intensity of the gesture and the type of attack produced by the mallet.
It is especially well suited to yoga teachers, relaxation practitioners, sound therapists, ambient music artists, stage percussionists and studios working with texture or spatialisation. Its 50 cm diameter provides a genuine sonic presence without the bulk of a very large orchestral gong. It is therefore equally at home in a practice room, a small studio, a home studio or an intimate concert setting.
Technical specifications
| Instrument size | Medium | Accessories included | Sticks, Cover |
| Category | gong | Color | Bronze |
| Type | gong | Finishing | Engraved |
| Material | bronze | Diameter | 20 " |
| Hammering | Yes | ||
| Manufacturing | handcrafted | Gong weight | approximately 3.4 kg |
| Origin | China | Mallet handle | maple |
| Design | "Mantra" pattern with concentric engravings of the Tibetan mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum" | Mallet head | velvet coating |
| Central visual element | Om symbol | Mallet weight | 170 g |
| Size | 20 inches | ||



