<b> This listing includes the gong size of your choice. A mallet is NOT included.</b><br><br> The Paiste Sound Creation Earth Gongs differ from one another in various ways allowing each gong to have its own specific personality and form of expression. Charismatic and full in sound, these gongs are a great option for those looking to emotionally connect with their playing.<br><br> An interesting note for all of you interested in Paiste Sound Creation Gongs: Visually, there may sometimes be brighter specks in the dark metal. Sometimes they come out more during the making of the gong. The Sound Creation Gongs are not made the same way as the Symphonic Gongs and Accent Gongs, where the front of the gong is scraped, etc.<br><br>Sometimes through the process of hand hammering and heating, some speckles remain. These markings are not signs of low quality or unintentional imperfection; they are indicative of the artisanal handmade process of Paiste Gong-making.<br>