Detail 01
38-inch diameter
This is the 38-inch Chau tam tam model.
Product detailSKU #1441035712852
MEINLSonic Energy Chau Tam Tam With Beater 38 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
At 38 inches, this MEINL Chau tam tam is the larger listed size in the range and comes with a beater matched to it. Handcrafted in China from a special bronze alloy, it follows established regional gong-making methods. Its sound palette spans a sustained low hum, brooding roar, and rapid explosive crash, giving a percussion setup several distinct responses from one instrument. It can also blend with other gongs and instruments in combined arrangements.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Larger percussion arrangements needing sustained low sound, dark roars, and fast crash responses.
- Gong combinations where the tam tam needs to blend with other instruments.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Matched beater included
The included beater is designed to correspond with this tam tam’s size.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the 38-inch Chau tam tam include a beater?
Yes. It ships with a beater designed to match the tam tam’s size.
02Can it be used with other instruments?
Yes. Its range of characteristics is described as blending well with other gongs and instruments.
