Paiste 36" Pluto Gong C#2

Description

With its deep, transformative tones and powerful resonance, this magnificent Paiste 36″ Pluto Gong is perfect for bringing profound healing vibrations to sound therapy, sound baths and ceremonial work.
 

Tune in to celestial frequencies

The Paiste 36″ Pluto Gong is part of Paiste’s renowned Planet Gong series.

Handcrafted in Germany by master craftsmen, it’s made from high-quality nickel silver and precisely tuned to the orbital frequency of Pluto using Hans Cousto’s planetary calculations (discovered in 1930 and classified as a dwarf Planet, Pluto is the farthest planet from the sun with each rotation lasting approximately 250 years).

This percussive instrument features an immensely deep fundamental note that can easily fill large spaces while its 36-inch diameter generates profound waves of sound that can be physically felt as they resonate through the body.

Whether you’re a sound therapist, musician, percussionist, or want to explore the world of therapeutic instruments, this Pluto Gong offers an unparalleled sonic experience.

Origin: Germany
Material: Nickel Silver
Size: Ø90cm/36″
Included: Hanging Cord
Tuning/Fundamental Note: C#2, 70.12 Hz
Based on planetary calculation
3rd Octave C3#, 140.25 Hz
4th Octave A4, 445.26 Hz
 

All you need to know about the Paiste 36″ Pluto Gong

What does the Paiste 36″ Pluto Gong sound like?

The Paiste Pluto Gong produces tremendously deep fundamental tones and a long sustain that can fill large spaces. Its sound is often described as transformative and otherworldly, creating rich harmonic layers that resonate powerfully through the body.
 

What is the Paiste 36″ Pluto Gong used for?

Primarily used for sound healing, sound baths, meditation sessions, therapeutic treatments and ceremonial work, musicians and sound practitioners also use the Plaiste Pluto Gong to create ambient soundscapes and facilitate deep relaxation experiences.
 

How do I play my Paiste 36″ Pluto Gong?

Paiste Pluto Gongs can be played using various mallets, striking it gently at different zones to produce varying tones and overtones. Light strikes near the edge will produce bright, roaring sounds, striking the middle section will produce a full swelling sound while striking the centre will result in the deep, enduring sounds commonly associated with Paiste Gongs.
 

How do I care for my Paiste 36″ Pluto Gong?

Storing your gong: store in a dry environment away from extreme temperatures
and moisture to protect its surface. Store in a high quality gong bag or cover with a soft cloth sheet.

Cleaning your gong: Paiste Gongs come with a good wax coating from the workshop so you should not need to polish/rewax for a long time unless it gets very dirty for some reason. You can use a soft cloth to clean off dust.

Suspending your gong: ensure it can swing backwards and forward freely without touching the stand. Each Paiste Gong is suspended using gut string (included with each Gong) that should be checked regularly for wear and replaced when necessary.

Handling your gong: try not to get fingerprints on the face of the Gong as this can introduce moisture/dirt into the wax. You can hold by the cord or by the rim or wear soft gloves if you like. Avoid pressure, impacts, or metal contact with your gong.
Always store it face down with protective padding, and clean any fingerprints immediately with a soft cloth.

Transporting your gong: transport your gong in either ahigh quality gong bag, strong cardboard box or
wooden crate with rubber foam or blanket cushioning.
 

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