Sure, it was cold outside that day we took the photo of this Chinese Wind Gong, on Gong Stand. But now its warm and this gong is a great deal for you! Yes, it comes with a mallet.Yes, when you use a bit longer rope than we did in this picture it will hang more perfectly in the center!This is a great gong, gong stand, mallet combo at a great price. WUHAN GONGS ARE SOME OF THE BEST IN THE WORLD, MADE BY GONG CRAFTSMEN, NOT PEOPLE CHAINED TO A SEWING MACHINE! They are high quality!Perfect for the office, for the the drum kit, for the Chinese Car Dealership!CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE 22 inch WIND GONGIt's hard to find a deal this good on a combo like this. If you have questions about it, please email us! Thanks. Gong Stand Measurements:Feet are 30 inches deep on floor Width is 30 inches Height? You can adjust the height, we recommend around 40 to 44 inches is good |