Wuhan
Wuhan cymbals and gongs are made in the Wuhan province of China. Originally the name of the factory was "Gaohongtai", and renamed to its current iteration during the 1960s. The original name was used again for a while in the 1980s, along with the current name.1
- Note: Wuhan's sizes might not always be correct. For example, a 27" china might be 27.5" or 26.5", etc.
Gaohongtai Chinese with logos
Gaohongtai
Made in Wuhan China
Contents
Cymbals
Chinas
Cymbal Series
Gongs
Bao Gongs
Wuhan's Description: A clear and distinctive tone is the Bao Gong’s sonic signature. Though it is the Bao Gongs visual signature with a raised bump in the middle, known as a bell or nipple, that is it’s most distinctive characteristic.2 Wuhan's Bao Gongs are available either lathed or unlathed (black finish).
Chau Gongs
Wuhan's Description: Wuhan Chau Gongs are the first choice of the world's leading symphonies. The one-piece cast hand hammered construction is crafted in century-old tradition. You can find the Wuhan Chau gongs in every musical setting and it is commonly used in meditation and yoga. These gongs ship with the properly sized beater.2
Jing Gongs
Wuhan's Description:
Opera Gongs
Wuhan's Description: Used in the Peking Opera and are also called Bending Gongs or Bender Gongs because the pitch or tone of the gong either bends up or bends down when struck, creating an audible glissando affect either ascending or descending.2
Pasi Gongs
Wuhan's Description: It is used traditionally to announce the start of a performance, play or magic.2
Tiger Gongs
Wuhan's Description: A tiger gong is a slightly descending or less commonly ascending gong. Typically larger than an opera gong and with a less pronounced pitch shift.2
White Gongs
Wuhan's Description: With a rim like a Chau Gong but fully lathed like a Wind gong. The White Gong has qualities of both these traditional Chinese gongs. Bright, airy with clarity and focus are the characteristics of the overall sound.2
- White Gong - 11"
Wind Gongs
Wuhan's Description: The Wind Gong is made of hand-hammered brass. Rich full warm tones that are soothing and powerful at the same time. These gongs ship with the properly sized beater.2
Yin Shou Gongs
Wuhan's Description: A unique “Top Hat” looking gong that is surprisingly dark and focused for its size. The Yin-Shou Gong is commonly held in the hand while played.2
Yun Gongs
Wuhan's Description: Small gong that is bright, simple with a clear articulation.2
- Yun Gong - 4"
Source:
1 "Wuhan Gongs And Cymbals: Maintaining An Ancient Tradition" (Modern Drummer, April 1982, pp. 30-1, 92)
2 wuhancymbals.com
