Nipple Gong (Cong)
Price:
€34.69
Gong Bombé — Brass Nipple Gong
The gong bombé is a struck percussion instrument with a distinctive raised central boss, or nipple, surrounded by a flat resonating surface. Cast from brass, it belongs to a family of instruments with deep roots in Southeast Asian musical practice, where it has served both ceremonial and secular functions across Myanmar, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam for centuries.
Sound and Playing
When struck at the centre with a mallet, the gong bombé produces a powerful, sustained tone with complex overtones that unfold gradually. The raised boss concentrates the initial attack while the surrounding flat surface extends the resonance, creating a multi-layered sonic experience. Smaller gongs in this family yield higher, clearer pitches; larger versions develop deeper, fuller tones that ring for extended periods.
The instrument is played freely suspended, struck once and allowed to ring. A mallet is included with this model.
Construction and Materials
This gong bombé is hand-cast in brass, a material that combines workability with acoustic properties suited to sustained resonance. The characteristic nipple — the raised central boss — is integral to the casting process and serves both acoustic and structural functions, focusing vibration and defining the instrument's tonal character.
Traditional and Contemporary Uses
In Southeast Asian music ensembles, nipple gongs are struck individually or arranged in rows, contributing textural and harmonic depth to gamelan and other traditional formations. Beyond ceremonial and festival contexts, the gong bombé has found application in meditation and yoga practice, where its sustained, evolving tone provides a focal point for contemplative listening.
What's Included
- Gong bombé (brass)
- Mallet
The nipple gong remains a functional voice in Southeast Asian music ensembles and an accessible entry point for listeners exploring the tonal world of traditional percussion.
Price:
€34.69
Nipple Gong (Cong) — Traditional percussion instrument from South-East Asia, characterised by its raised central boss surrounded by a flat surface. Handcrafted in brass by Vietnamese artisans using techniques passed down through generations, this 15 cm gong produces deep and complex resonant tones that unfold progressively. Suspended freely and struck with the supplied mallet, it creates a three-dimensional sonic experience with rich harmonics. Used in traditional gamelan ensembles, spiritual ceremonies, and today in meditation practices, yoga, and contemporary musical compositions. A living connection to the musical traditions of South-East Asia.
Size
15 cm
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Nipple Gong (Cong)
| Weight | 0,20 kg |
|---|---|
| Origin | Vietnam |
| Dimensions | 15,0 cm |
| Materials | Brass |
Caution: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please supervise older children. Beware of swallowing small parts, strangulation, material allergies, sharp edges and points! Use only for sound generation. No liability for improper use.
Care: Extreme temperature fluctuations, humidity and direct sunlight can affect the lifespan. Please store in balanced humidity to prevent material changes, mold and corrosion. Remove dirt with a damp cloth. Dry after cleaning and each use.
Disposal: Please contact your local waste disposal authority for information on environmentally sound disposal!
Gong Bombé — Brass Nipple Gong
The gong bombé is a struck percussion instrument with a distinctive raised central boss, or nipple, surrounded by a flat resonating surface. Cast from brass, it belongs to a family of instruments with deep roots in Southeast Asian musical practice, where it has served both ceremonial and secular functions across Myanmar, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam for centuries.
Sound and Playing
When struck at the centre with a mallet, the gong bombé produces a powerful, sustained tone with complex overtones that unfold gradually. The raised boss concentrates the initial attack while the surrounding flat surface extends the resonance, creating a multi-layered sonic experience. Smaller gongs in this family yield higher, clearer pitches; larger versions develop deeper, fuller tones that ring for extended periods.
The instrument is played freely suspended, struck once and allowed to ring. A mallet is included with this model.
Construction and Materials
This gong bombé is hand-cast in brass, a material that combines workability with acoustic properties suited to sustained resonance. The characteristic nipple — the raised central boss — is integral to the casting process and serves both acoustic and structural functions, focusing vibration and defining the instrument's tonal character.
Traditional and Contemporary Uses
In Southeast Asian music ensembles, nipple gongs are struck individually or arranged in rows, contributing textural and harmonic depth to gamelan and other traditional formations. Beyond ceremonial and festival contexts, the gong bombé has found application in meditation and yoga practice, where its sustained, evolving tone provides a focal point for contemplative listening.
What's Included
- Gong bombé (brass)
- Mallet
The nipple gong remains a functional voice in Southeast Asian music ensembles and an accessible entry point for listeners exploring the tonal world of traditional percussion.
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