{"title":"Hand-Forged in Spain | José Antonio Álvarez X The Ohm Store","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-forged by José Antonio Álvarez in Spain. The colors you see are fire patina. This means we use heat oxidation applied with a blowtorch. There are no paint, dyes, or chemical applications here. Each is uniquely one of a kind, handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gong-plate","title":"Gong Plates - Limited Edition by José Antonio Álvarez | Only 35 Available","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIntroducing, The Gong Plate. Hand-forged by José Antonio Álvarez X The Ohm Store in Spain over six months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOnly the second every release of this product, we have 35 available as of June 2026. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOur Silver-nickel alloy is sourced from one of the handful of European foundries capable of producing it. Each plate is hammered by hand, and the vision of the final version of each plate is created by Jose using tantric numerology and sacred geometry to determine dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe colors you see are \"fire patina\" so no two will look the same. This is heat oxidation, applied from the forge and no paint, dyes, or chemical applications are used here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEach one emerges differently, unique. 35 are available now. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sound \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOur Spectrum analysis reveals two dominant frequencies around 300 Hz and 600 Hz, depending on which of the three included mallets you use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA perfect 2:1 harmonic ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe sound sustains for over 40 seconds from a single strike. Where singing bowls produce 8 to 12 complex overtones, these plates deliver pure, focused resonance with bell like, clean sustain. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOnly a handful of Metallurgists and Master Foundrymen can produce this alloy, known as silver-nickel. One of the most challenging parts of making silver nickel style instruments is to actually be able to source the alloy. We waited months to receive the raw material. José hand-hammers each plate, with a vision. Every strike placed with intention. Adjusted. Annealing. The patina formed during forging as heat oxidized the metal at a molecular level. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will receive. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOne gong plate. 6.7″ × 10.2″ × 0.1″ thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWeights 963 grams, approximately 2.12 pounds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSilver-nickel alloy with fire patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThree mallets included, each producing different tonal characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEach plate is unrepeatable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThey will be sent from our location in the United States. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Ohm Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51692808405279,"sku":"rectangle-gong-plate","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1859\/9867\/files\/IMG_4414.jpg?v=1771528405"},{"product_id":"triangular-sound-bell-silver-nickel-jose-alvarez","title":"Hand-Forged Triangular Sound Triangle — Silver Nickel | José Antonio Álvarez X The Ohm Store","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-forged by José Antonio Alvarez, exclusively for The Ohm Store. The Sound Triangle, adorned with one-of-a-kind each, fire patina. 15 available now. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach is \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e8.66in × 7.48in, and comes with two playing mallets and packed inside a specialty presentation box. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver-nickel alloy is sourced from one of the handful of European foundries capable of producing the specific alloy required for these tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJosé hand-hammers each triangle, using tantric numerology and sacred geometry to determine the triangular dimensions. A master craftsmen, and a deeply intuitive meditator and yoga practitioner -- we receive the benefit of true skill, with deep, thoughtful wisdom in these instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colors you see are \"fire patina\" — heat oxidation applied from the forge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo mallets are included — a soft mallet producing a warm, low-frequency tone and a metal striker for a brighter, more articulate attack. The silver-nickel alloy was chosen specifically for its capacity to sustain long resonance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne triangular sound bell. Silver-nickel alloy with fire patina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree mallets included, each producing different tonal characteristics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging cord with wooden bead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ohm Store presentation box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bell is unrepeatable. They are here in the United States, ready to be sent to you now.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Ohm Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51697984700703,"sku":"Triangle-Gong-Plate","price":474.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1859\/9867\/files\/IMG_4273.jpg?v=1771945170"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1859\/9867\/collections\/IMG_4414.jpg?v=1783713600","url":"https:\/\/www.theohmstore.co\/collections\/hand-forged-in-spain-jose-antonio-alvarez-x-the-ohm-store.oembed","provider":"The Ohm Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}