Detail 01
28 in.
Mid-large for a symphonic gong. Deep low end and long sustain without stepping into the 32 in.-plus handling problem.
Product detailSKU #1273887994264
SABIAN52802 28" Symphonic Gong
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 28 in. symphonic gong — the orchestral tam-tam voice. For percussionists, pit players and studios that need a large, slow-building wash of sound.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orchestra and wind ensemble parts that call for tam-tam
- Film, ambient and studio work needing a long swell
- One large hit behind a drum kit live
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a defined note — symphonic gongs are unpitched
- Small rooms; it is loud and takes long to fade
- Players who move gear often — large gongs are heavy and awkward
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.
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Symphonic type
The tam-tam design: unpitched by nature. You get a broad crash and swell rather than a musical note.
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Played with a mallet
Sound depends heavily on the beater. A soft, heavy gong mallet brings the swell; hard beaters bring clang.
Detail 04
Large playing surface
Where you strike matters. Near the center gives full crash and low end; toward the edge gives shimmer.
Detail 05
$649.99
Gong pricing scales with diameter, so this sits above smaller sizes and below the 30 in.-plus tier.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs a stand or frame rated for a 28 in. gong — cymbal stands will not hold it
- 02A heavy soft gong mallet is a separate purchase and shapes the sound as much as the gong
- 03Prime it with light taps before a full strike so the tone blooms evenly
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between a gong and a tam-tam?
Symphonic gongs like this one are tam-tams: flat and unpitched, producing a broad crash. Other gongs are pitched and sound a defined note when struck.
02Does it come with a stand?
Plan on buying a stand or frame and a mallet separately. You need both before the gong is playable.
03How loud is it?
Very. A 28 in. tam-tam struck fully will cover a band or orchestra and keep ringing well after the hit.
04Can I hit it with drumsticks?
You can, and it sounds thin and pingy. Sticks pull out high overtones; a soft mallet is what produces the low swell.
