Sela Percussion Chau Gong 24" Sun

Historical context and position within the range

The Chau gong is one of the great classics of the Chinese gong family. Long appreciated for its ability to produce a deep fundamental accompanied by a broad cloud of overtones, it has established itself equally well in musical practices and in the worlds of relaxation, yoga and sound therapy.

This Sun version stands out through a more refined visual identity than that of a traditional raw model. Its aesthetic draws on the idea of the "Dark Moon" surface while adding bright concentric circles. Within a range of handcrafted gongs, this type of finishing occupies an interesting position: it preserves the organic, earthy spirit of untreated metal while providing a stronger visual presence and projection.

Who this gong is for

This gong is suitable for a very wide audience. Beginners will find it an inspiring instrument that is easy to set into vibration and capable of delivering an immediately immersive result. Sound therapy and relaxation practitioners will appreciate its sensitive response to nuances, which is useful for gradually increasing the intensity of a session.

For experienced percussionists, this model also offers rich sound material to explore in more artistic contexts: contemporary music, orchestral textures, improvisation, ambient music, theatre, performance or audiovisual creation. Its 60 cm diameter already provides a broad presence without becoming overly cumbersome.

Technical specifications

Instrument size	Medium	Accessories included	Sticks, Cover
Category	gong	Color	Bronze
Type	gong	Finishing	Raw
Material	bronze	Diameter	24 "
Hammering	Yes

Manufacturing	handcrafted	Gong weight	approximately 6 kg
Origin	China	Handle material	beech
Surface	untreated matte base with polished concentric circles	Head	covered with polar fleece
Visual aspect	visible hammer marks and natural patina	Mallet weight	120 g
Size	24 inches