Thomann Wuhan Tam Tam 90
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This Wuhan Tam Tam from Thomann is a serious instrument—a beautifully made bronze gong delivering a truly massive, sustained sound. It’s a fantastic choice for orchestras, sound healers, or anyone needing a profoundly deep and resonant tone. Be prepared for its heft; it’s not something you'll be easily moving around!
Product Description
- Thomann Wuhan Tam Tam 90
- Tam Tam
- Diameter: Ø = 90 cm
- 36”
- Handmade in Wuhan
- Suitable for orchestra
- meditation or therapy applications
- Deep
- earthy sound with heavy mallets to "whale song" with small rubber mallets
- Weight approx. 16 kg
PROS
- • Deep, resonant tones ideal for orchestral and meditative settings
- • Handmade construction provides a unique, organic sonic character
- • Heavy weight contributes to sustain and powerful low-frequency response
- • Large 36 in diameter maximizes sonic projection and complexity
CONS
- • Significant weight (16 kg) makes transport and mounting challenging
- • Sound may be too dark and sustained for some contemporary music styles
- • Limited versatility; best suited for specific, focused applications
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Key Features
Size
36 in / 90 cm
Material
Bronze
Type
Tam Tam / Gong
Sound Character
Deep, earthy, resonant, sustained
Stand Included
No
Weight
16 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's likely a standard Wuhan bronze alloy, leaning towards a darker timbre. Specific alloy composition isn’t typically disclosed, but the consistent manufacturing process ensures a predictable, earthy tone.
Heavy, wrapped mallets are ideal for unlocking the full depth and sustain. Rubber mallets will produce a softer, more muted tone, suitable for quieter applications.
Smaller Tam Tams offer a brighter, more focused tone. This 90 cm model delivers a significantly richer, more complex sound with far greater sustain and a deeper fundamental frequency.
