{"product_id":"20-thai-gong","title":"Meinl Sonic Energy 20\" Thai Gong — Handcrafted Deep-Resonance Gong","description":"\u003cp\u003eA twenty-inch Thai gong from Meinl Sonic Energy, made in Thailand using time-honoured Burmese techniques. The first strike does not sound like a note so much as a change in the air pressure of the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep, resonant, immersive — the sound waves from a gong this size are as much felt as heard, which is why it has become a fixture of sound therapy and meditation practice. Play it by hand or mount it on a stand; each gives a different character. The beater is its own quiet statement, crafted from upcycled Buddhist monk robes and jute rice sacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20\" Thai gong, Meinl Sonic Energy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Thailand using time-honoured Burmese techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep, resonant tones and immersive sound waves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay by hand or mount on a stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeater crafted from upcycled Buddhist monk robes and jute rice sacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor meditation, grounding and sound therapy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm the gong before the first full strike — a few soft taps near the centre wake the metal so the big stroke opens instead of cracking. This is the single habit that separates a gong that sounds enormous from one that sounds loud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrike slightly off-centre for a fuller spread of overtones, and let it run. A 20-inch gong takes a long time to decay, and cutting it short is almost always a mistake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeld by hand, the gong moves and so does the sound; mounted on a stand, it stays put and builds. Try both before you decide which one your practice wants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eInstrument details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;padding:8px\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;padding:8px\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px\"\u003e20\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px\"\u003eThai gong\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px\"\u003eHandcrafted in Thailand, Burmese technique\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px\"\u003ePlaying options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px\"\u003eBy hand, or mounted on a stand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px\"\u003eBeater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px\"\u003eUpcycled Buddhist monk robes and jute rice sacks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px\"\u003eTypical use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px\"\u003eMeditation, grounding, sound therapy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E);color:#f2efe9;padding:22px;border-radius:10px;margin:26px 0\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e;margin-top:0\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0\"\u003eNever strike a cold gong hard. Thirty seconds of soft taps to bring the metal alive costs you nothing and gives the opening stroke of a session twice the depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;padding:10px 0\"\u003eHow large is the gong?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e20 inches in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;padding:10px 0\"\u003eWhere and how is it made?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Thailand using time-honoured Burmese techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;padding:10px 0\"\u003eCan I play it without a stand?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It can be played by hand or mounted on a stand, and each option gives a different sound experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;padding:10px 0\"\u003eWhat is the beater made from?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eUpcycled Buddhist monk robes and jute rice sacks — a sustainable construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;padding:10px 0\"\u003eWhat is it used for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeditation and sound therapy. The deep, resonant tones produce immersive sound waves that support relaxation and grounding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;padding:10px 0\"\u003eHow quickly does it ship?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips within 3 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How large is the gong?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"20 inches in diameter.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Where and how is it made?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Handcrafted in Thailand using time-honoured Burmese techniques.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can I play it without a stand?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. 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