Detail 01
40 inch diameter
Full orchestral size. Very low fundamental, long bloom and sustain that smaller gongs cannot produce.
Product detailSKU #1273887989525
ZildjianTraditional Orchestral Gong 40 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
40-inch orchestral gong for concert halls, large ensembles and studios. A major purchase for programs that need a full-size tam-tam sound.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orchestras and large concert bands playing standard repertoire
- Studios and film scoring needing long, deep decay
- University percussion programs building a core collection
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Small rooms — 40 in. overwhelms and needs space to breathe
- Anyone without a heavy-duty stand and a way to transport it
- Budget-conscious buyers; smaller gongs cost far less
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
Traditional orchestral voicing
Builds into a wash of sound rather than giving one clear pitch, which is what orchestral writing expects.
Detail 03
Gong, not a cymbal
Struck with a soft mallet and left to ring. Attack is slow; you strike well ahead of where you want the peak.
Detail 04
Cast bronze construction at this size
Very heavy plate. Both the stand rating and the floor it sits on matter.
Detail 05
Premium tier pricing
This is ensemble-grade equipment expected to last decades, not a practice-room instrument.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A stand rated for 40 in. is required and sold separately
- 02Mallets are separate; gong mallet choice changes the sound significantly
- 03Check doorways, storage and transport before ordering — it does not travel easily
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it come with a stand?
No. A 40 in. gong needs a heavy-duty stand rated for its size and weight, purchased separately. Do not improvise with a cymbal stand.
02What mallet do I use?
A dedicated soft gong mallet. Head size and hardness change the attack and how fast the sound blooms, so many players keep more than one.
03Is a gong the same as a tam-tam?
In orchestral use the terms are used interchangeably for this instrument — a flat, non-pitched plate that builds into a wash. Pitched, nippled gongs are a different thing.
04Is 40 in. too big for a high school program?
It depends on your hall and storage. It delivers the full orchestral sound, but needs space, a rated stand and a plan for moving it safely.
