Thomann Wuhan Tam Tam 80

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Thomann Wuhan Tam Tam 80

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Wuhan Tam Tam 80

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Product Info

Article Number: 238723
Brand: Thomann
Model: Wuhan Tam Tam 80
Category: Gongs
Price: $732.60

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This Thomann Wuhan Tam Tam 80 is a serious instrument for those seeking a rich, foundational gong sound. Its size and build quality make it a great choice for orchestras, meditation practitioners, or anyone wanting to add a unique, grounding element to their music – just be prepared for the weight!

Product Description

  • Thomann Wuhan Tam Tam 80
  • Tam Tam
  • Suitable for orchestra
  • meditations or therapeutic use
  • Produces deep and earthy sound when using heavy mallet
  • and "whale sound" when using smaller mallet
  • Weight: approx. 13 kg
  • Diameter: Ø = 80 cm
  • 32”
  • Handmade in Wuhan

*Note:* Handmade - may vary in colour and sound

PROS
  • • Produces a remarkably deep, resonant fundamental tone ideal for orchestral passages.
  • • Handmade construction ensures a unique sonic character, avoiding the sterile uniformity of machine-made gongs.
  • • The large 32 in diameter maximizes the gong’s sustain and projection capabilities.
  • • Wuhan’s bronze alloy delivers a warm, earthy timbre suitable for diverse applications.
CONS
  • • At 13 kg, it's quite heavy, requiring a sturdy stand and careful handling.
  • • The handmade nature means sonic variation exists between individual units.
  • • Limited tonal versatility compared to multiple cymbals or percussion instruments.

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Key Features

Size 32 in
Material Bronze Alloy
Type Tam Tam / Gong
Sound Character Deep, resonant, earthy, warm
Stand Included No
Weight 13 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

This 80 cm model delivers a significantly deeper and more sustained tone than the smaller sizes, possessing a richer fundamental with less overt harmonic complexity.
Heavier, wrapped mallets will produce the deep, earthy tones described, while lighter, softer mallets will bring out a more ethereal, 'inwhale' like resonance.
While anyone can play it, appreciating its nuances and controlling its response requires some experience with gong playing or similar percussion instruments.

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