Thomann Wuhan Tam Tam 80
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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.
