What makes the 28" size special compared to smaller Symphonic Gongs?

The 28" delivers the lowest fundamental and deepest bass response in the SABIAN Symphonic Gong line, with a long sustain that allows the tone to develop and evolve. Its size and tonal weight make it ideal for filling ensemble textures and creating sustained atmospheric effects in orchestras and small bands.

What's included with the gong?

The gong comes with a gong cord for suspension and mounting, plus a SABIAN Two-Year Warranty backing the instrument for professional and institutional use.

Is this gong suitable for drum kit or rock music use?

No; the 28" Symphonic Gong is purpose-built for orchestral, ensemble, and symphonic applications. Its deep bass character and long sustain are optimized for those genres and settings, not for drum kit integration or rock music contexts.

What skill level should I have to play this gong?

This gong is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional percussionists. Its medium-heavy weight and complex harmonic character require developed technique to voice and control effectively in ensemble work.

How does the B20 bronze construction affect the tone?

B20 bronze (80% copper, 20% tin) is the premium standard for professional gongs, delivering the warm fundamental, rich harmonic overtones, and penetrating sustain characteristic of this instrument. The medium-heavy weight classification ensures durability and consistent acoustic performance across repeated use.

SABIAN 28" Symphonic Gong

The 28" Symphonic Gong delivers a powerful, warm fundamental tone with penetrating sustain that cuts through dense arrangements and anchors production mixes. Cast from B20 bronze in a medium-heavy weight, this instrument produces the lowest fundamental and deepest bass available in the SABIAN Symphonic Gong line, with rich harmonic overtones that soften and color the primary note. Its size and tonal character make it an essential voice for recording sessions, sound design work, and orchestral overdubs seeking professional-grade percussion capture.

Tone & Acoustic Character

This gong produces the lowest fundamental and deepest bass response in the Symphonic Gong line, with a long sustain that allows the tone to develop and evolve across a track. The interplay between the sturdy fundamental and its surrounding harmonics creates a full, warm, and round acoustic signature ideal for layering beneath ensemble textures, creating sustained atmospheric pads, and establishing deep low-end presence in complex mixes.

Construction & Durability

Built from premium B20 bronze in a medium-heavy weight classification, the gong is engineered for durability and consistent performance across multiple recording sessions. The instrument includes a gong cord and is backed by a SABIAN Two-Year Warranty, ensuring reliability for studio and professional use.

Key Features

28" diameter size
B20 bronze construction
Medium-heavy weight classification
Lowest fundamental in the Symphonic Gong line
Deepest bass response for the Symphonic line
Long sustain with rich harmonic overtones
Full, warm, and round tonal character
Penetrating sustain for ensemble projection
Includes gong cord
SABIAN Two-Year Warranty

The SABIAN 28" Symphonic Gong combines professional construction with exceptional bass response and sustain, making it a cornerstone percussion instrument for recording, overdubbing, and sound design applications.

Condition	New
Cymbal Type	Gong
Country of Manufacture	Canada