We are out of this gorgeous and perfectly percussive art gong. However, if you are interested in getting one, it is simple. Let us know and we contact Mr. Hubback and he them constructs one personally just for you. Please call us at 402-421-9568Gong and Metal Percussionist Enthusiasts!Say Hello to the Illuminator 7. Seventh in an illuminated series by Steve Hubback. This is one helluva an instrument. Whatever we write here cannot fully communicate the clear shimmering yet deep tone, the long sustain of volume, the quality of craftmanship, the elegance of design. This is metal (CUSN8 Bronze) smithed in such a manner that would make Tolkien Dwarves envious.Even the sound file we have for you to download is but sonic shadows in Plato's cave, for we used a simple cloth mallet and recorded it on a Radio Shack microphone onto the computer. YOU WHO BUYS THIS WILL WANT TO EXPERIMENT WILL ALL KINDS OF MALLETS, ETC.The Illuminator 7 is a divine confluence of metal!CLICK HERE TO HEAR THE ILLUMINATOR 7 HIT KINDA SOFTCreated in the yin of the Earth, after having been infused with the yang of the Sun. Then shaped and worked and forged in the spell of Human Artistry. CLICK HERE TO HEAR SLIGHT BUILD OF ILLUMINATOR 7 It is Inspired Metal this, not utilitarian. Not some a car hubcap or foil wrap is the Illuminator 7! No, this is metal that has been blessed to mingle with humanity to make music, to delight the eyes. Measurements: 17 1/2 inches to 19 inches in diameter, depending where you measure it. I have not weighed it, as I have no scale. AND CLICK ONE MORE TIME FOR ONE MORE BIT OF FUN This art gong does NOT come with stand or mallet. We honor and envy the lucky person who will own the Illuminator 7. Please note it will be packed and shipped and insured as an art piece: carefully, deliberately and lovingly. |