{"product_id":"circle-gong-plate","title":"Circle Gong Plate 11 Inch - Limited Edition by José Antonio Álvarez | Only 35 Available","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the Circle Gong Plate. Crafted by José Antonio Álvarez X The Ohm Store in Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA round sound plate, 11 inches in diamter, forged from the same silver-nickel alloy as The Gongs, Triangles and Plates of the Jose Antonio Alvarez creations for Ohm Store. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the first release, and 35 are available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colors are \"fire patina\" done with a torch; no two will look exactly the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sound Of These Instruments...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe circle sounds will grow deeper than a gong plate. Truly, a mini-gong experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen invited with a felt covered mallet, the sound swells for a moment and then settles into one round, deep tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn our aluminum mallet, you'll bring out the brighter timbre of the circle. An instrument to expand your dynamic range of possibilties in your sound creations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe process...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly a handful of European foundries can produce silver-nickel needed for any of these instruments, so these instruments began with our ordering in Spring 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe items are received as specialty flat plate; with no working, they sound simply hollow, tinny. It is the fire patina, heat, and hammering married with the special alloy that brings these to life as true instruments worthy of consideraiton. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will receive...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne circle gong plate, 11″ in diameter and about 0.1″ thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from Silver-nickel alloy. Each circle's aesthetic with vary slightly, according to the fire patina applied to that particular item. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with three mallets (aluminum, beech wood, and a soft felt mallet), each to bring a unique spectrum out of the Circle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hanging cord is included and it will come in a specialty box -The Ohm Store presentation box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete the set.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe circle gives you a bountiful and deep, round note with 30 seconds of sustain. Add the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theohmstore.co\/products\/gong-plate\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGong Plate\u003c\/a\u003e for a brighter, bell-like tone with a second overtone singing along, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theohmstore.co\/products\/triangular-sound-bell-silver-nickel-jose-alvarez\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTriangle\u003c\/a\u003e for a silver-shimmer-sparkle on top. José made all three from the same silver-nickel as complements to one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the first chance to own one of these. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThese arrived in the USA last week and are being checked and moved to our final small warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlease allow up to a week for shipment! Your order today ensures you will receive one of the last runs of this year. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBuy Your Root Gong Now.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Ohm Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52919643210015,"sku":"circle-gong-plate","price":699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1859\/9867\/files\/gong-circle-11in-hero.jpg?v=1792596478","url":"https:\/\/www.theohmstore.co\/products\/circle-gong-plate","provider":"The Ohm Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}