Gong Set – 32in (80cm) diameter Gong with Stand and Beater
£1,009.80 exc VAT
£1,211.76 inc VAT
RRP £1,110.78 exc VAT
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Age 4 - 18+
- Instruments 1
- Players 1
- L 139cm x W 36cm x H 113cm
- Stock: 1
The gigantic ‘Ageng’ Gong, also referred to as the ‘Gong Gdé’, is found in the ‘Gong Set – 32in (80cm) diameter Gong with Stand and Beater’ set and generates a beautiful warm tone that sustains fantastically well without being obtrusive to the rest of the music.
Our Premium Gongs are made in Bali from steel and have brass centres for extra resonance. The stands are easily assembled and are made from metal, with an ornately carved and wonderfully painted double dragon decoration on top that will catch the eyes of any audience, as well as being an emblem of the spirits that guard the Gamelan during the night!
Product Information
How to Play
To play the Gong, sit in front of it and gently, but firmly, bounce the pangul beater off of the boss. If you do it too aggressively then unwanted bright overtones are generated which over time could also lead to the Gong tuning altering, so some restraint is required.
The perfect tone for the smaller Gongs is a short, warm ‘tunk’ sound with a swift decay. For larger Gongs, a sustained, warm thrum is required.
Delivery
We work with a small number of specialist logistic companies to deliver your order quickly and economically. The delivery method varies, depending on your location and the size of the order, as follows:
UK Locations
Orders up to 5kg – Courier 2 to 3 working day delivery. This would typically include books, smaller instruments, percussion baskets and djembes up to 40cm.
Orders over 5kg – Courier, next working day delivery. Most orders are sent this way.
Large orders – Pallet service, 3 to 5 working day delivery. Used for large orders and those with more fragile contents.
Please note:
- Above timings are from dispatch date. Time from placing your order will usually be one or two days longer, depending on the order and destination.
- Delivery to offshore or Highland addresses may take longer and may cost more than to UK mainland addresses and we’ll quote and agree the costs with you in advance. Please note that in these cases it’s fine to go ahead and place your order, and there’s no obligation on your part until the delivery costs have been quoted and accepted by you.
- For some destinations, where a courier service isn’t available, we may send by Royal Mail instead.
International Locations
Orders weighing less than 1kg and not too bulky – Post Office Airmail. This would include books and smaller percussion instruments.
Orders weighing more than about 1kg and large orders – international courier or pallet service. We’ll obtain competitive quotes and agree these with you in advance.
Please note that it’s fine to go ahead and place your international order prior to confirming shipping costs, and that there’s no obligation on your part until the delivery costs have been quoted and accepted by you. Payment for international orders, including shipping costs, is required before dispatch of the goods.
Returns
Please let us know straight away if anything arrives damaged or otherwise in a substandard condition and we’ll be happy to replace it, refund the cost or provide you with an alternative product to your satisfaction. Speed is of the essence here as most courier companies will only accept responsibility for damage in transit if the damage is reported within 24 hours of delivery.
In the event of damage, please take photographs, including any damage to the packaging, and email these to us ASAP.
Similarly, if an instrument develops a fault within 12 months of purchase in the course of normal use (though excluding fair wear and tear), please let us know, and we’ll replace it or refund the cost. It’s also very helpful for us to see photos of the issue as this gives us solid information for changing the design, the production method or the packing materials.
But please do contact us before returning any damaged or substandard items. Once we’ve approved their return, please send to: Drums for Schools Limited, 21 Shaftesbury Avenue, Burton Joyce NG14 5GL
We really appreciate your feedback in the case of faults (or if you think an instrument could be improved in any way) and we take all such feedback very seriously indeed.