The MEINL Wu Xing Gongs are made in Germany in the European gong-making tradition. These gongs are tuned with a greater frequency range that allows them to produce complex tones and beautiful harmonies within themselves. And because each one is handcrafted, the gong makers ensure that these gongs will clearly speak from a soft whisper to a deep roar. The name Wu Xing comes from an old Chinese phrase that is translated as the five elements of life. It is from these elements that gongs are created and used to balance life within the universe.