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=== Sculptural gongs ===
[[Image:HubbackSsGongSculpt.jpg|thumb|alt=Sculptural gong made by Steve Hubback.|Sculptural gong made by Steve Hubback]]
Sculptural gongs (also known as Gong Sculptures) are gongs which serve the dual purpose of being a musical instrument and a work of visual art. They are generally not disc shaped, but instead take more complex, even abstract forms. Sculptural gongs were pioneered in the early 1990s by [[Welsh people|Welsh]] percussionist and metal crafter, Steve Hubback, who was partially inspired by the work of the French Sound Sculptors, Francois and Bernard [[Baschet Brothers|Baschet]].

Hubback's works have been used by many musicians including solo percussionist [[Evelyn Glennie|Dame Evelyn Glennie]] and rock drummer [[Carl Palmer]].

English gong and [[Cymbal manufacturers|cymbal maker]], [[Matt Nolan Custom|Matt Nolan]], partially inspired by the work of Hubback, also creates sculptural gongs of his own design or to private commission.

UK based sculptor Barry Mason<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.barrymasonfineart.com |title=Gongs For Sale : Sound Bath Gong : Barry Mason|website=Barrymasonfineart.com|access-date=19 April 2021}}</ref> makes gongs in titanium and other elemental metals.