Gong
Wuhan®
Bao
Gongs
Wuhan Bao Gongs
The Bao is also called a nipple gong, so named because
it has a rounded-bell shape at the center of the gong. The bao gong is
great for producing, rich, bell-like sounds.
Each bao produces a strong,
sustaining fundamental tone with subtle overtones. The subtle
overtones are harmonious and lovely. The metal of a bao is
considerably thicker than that of a wind gong and unlike the flat wind gong
shape the bao
has a significant lip. (The thickness of metal and shape primarily determine the
effect of the gong.) Whereas, the wind gong has a strong shimmering effect, the bao
sounds is bell-like with overtones.
Each size bao gong is designed
to harmonize with and compliment any other size. Playing two or more baos
together forms a fascinating & pleasurable percussion set-up.
The bao is
traditionally considered a
"sacred" gong; and accordingly is used in Chinese temples. Whether
used in temples, at home or on stage, it's bell-like musical quality is very
beautiful & fun!
Four Sizes: 12",
14", 16", 18"
Wuhan Bao Gong 12" (WU008-12)
(Photos: 1st Photo: Close-up of 12" Bao Gong; 2nd
Photo: 12" Bao gong. The bao has a distinctive face with a bell at
the center, roundedness and a valley at the edges and a 2 - 3" lip around
the gong's circumference)
Sound description: Produces a strong,
fundamental with subtle overtones & a bell-like effect.
Includes:
Small Gong Mallet
Delivery:
FedEx Ground; arrives in 3 - 5 days in continental U.S.
List Price: $305.00
Sale Price: $161 (includes
tax & shipping in continental U.S.)
Wuhan Bao
Gong 14" (WU008-14)
(Photos: 1st Photo: Close-up of 14" Bao Gong; 2nd
Photo: 14" Bao gong)
Sound description: Produces a strong,
fundamental with subtle overtones & a bell-like effect.
Includes:
Small Gong Mallet
Delivery:
FedEx Ground; arrives in 3 - 5 days in continental U.S.
List Price: $330.00
Sale Price: $174
Wuhan Bao Gong
16” (WU008-16)
(Photos: 1st Photo: Close-up of 16" Wuhan
Bao Gong; 2nd Photo: 16" Wuhan Bao with gong mallet; 3rd Photo: 16"
& 14" bao gongs with mallets)
Sound description: Produces a strong,
fundamental with subtle overtones & a bell-like effect.
Delivery:
FedEx Ground; arrives in 3 - 5 days in continental U.S.
Includes:
Small Gong Mallet
List Price: $450.00
Your Price: $229.00 (includes
tax & shipping in continental U.S.)
Wuhan Bao Gong 18" (WU008-18)
(Photos: 1st Photo: 18" Bao Gong; 2nd
Photo: 18" & 16" Bao with gong mallets)
Sound description: Produces a strong,
fundamental with subtle overtones & a bell-like effect.
Includes:
Small Gong Mallet
Delivery:
FedEx Ground; arrives in 3 - 5 days in continental U.S.
List Price: $560.00
$299 (includes
tax & shipping in continental U.S.)
Playing the Bao Gong
The main striking region of the
bao gong is the nipple (bell-shape region in the center of gong),
however, the flat surface can also
be struck for additional tones and effects.
The nipple produces with deepest
bass on the gong. The nipple also produces a strong, long sustaining,
fundamental tone with subtle overtones. If the nipple is struck more than once
