Medium Gankogui (African Agogo Bells), from Ghana

Another great percussion instrument from Ghana! These are handmade bells with a sweet sound that cuts right through on top of the drums, without having to play them hard. The stick they provided was a stick right off a tree, but works fine as it is hard wood. Good stuff from a good company doing good in Africa.

I bought this instrument to accompany a choir that was singing African style music. It’s so nice to have an actual African bell as opposed to a cowbell or some other form of instrument that does not align with the actual culture. It is everything I hoped it would be and was not expensive and I would recommend this to anyone looking for the same kind of instrument.

Hand made, good value for the money andWell tuned

Meh. These would make a good paperweight, or knick-knack style decoration, but they sound pretty bad as an instrument. Really tinny, no sustain. Imagine banging a hammer on a light pole - you'll get about the same effect.

This Gankogui (Agogo) seems well made and sounds pretty good. I like the pitches of the bells and the "overtone" ring of the larger bell is easily damped with one finger. I like the "stick" that was supplied with the bell. It is just the right weight, density and length. I've seen complaints of not having a proper stick included. If the player uses some manufactured drumstick or a heavy beater, their next complaint will be that the bell broke too easily. These instruments need a light touch with a medium density beater. They are not constructed to be "wailed upon".

This was purchased as a gift for a percussionist. I was looking for an authentic instrument that sounded good. . This is a beautiful instrument. Sounds wonderful. I highly recommend this bell. It’s going to make a great gift.

Very well done. Just like pic, and has a very nice pitch to each bell. I bought this for a world music class and the item was spot-on.

its a great item, nice sound but didn't come with the wooden striker as stated in the description.