Meinl Percussion Woodcraft Professional Espresso Burst String Cajon

Crafted from Baltic birch wood and equipped with specially wound metal strings spanning the playing surface, Meinl's Woodcraft Cajon delivers well-defined snare and bass sounds. The birch construction allows players to play with a robust attack and warm tone. Internal fixed metal strings add a crisp and sensitive snare effect, enabling the production of deep back beats and articulate finger rolls. The rounded corners on the playing surface offer total comfort while maximizing the player's touch.

DREAM FOR DRUMMERS: The Meinl Woodcraft Cajon sets up quickly and provides the same kick and snare sounds as a drum set, but at a fraction of the volume. Players can achieve the deepest tone by playing towards the center and crisp snare effects near the top corners.

WHY IT MATTERS: Many musical settings do not allow for the space or volume level of full drums. With the Meinl Woodcraft Cajon, players can fully engage during acoustic shows with their band, jam sessions, or with their praise band without overpowering the other instruments.

BE SMART: Meinl crafts this cajon from 100% Baltic birch wood, which is also used in high-end drum sets for players serious about sound. It is made without cheap, glued-on, plasticky laminates that only mimic the appearance of wood.

HOW IT WORKS: The Baltic birch playing surface delivers punchy bass with about as much volume as an acoustic guitar. Inside the cajon are two sets of fixed custom micro-coiled steel cajon strings that provide a crisp snare sound.

ZOOM IN: The corners of the playing surface are rounded and sanded together with the resonating body, resulting in defined slap tones. The seamless transition between these two pieces feels great on the hands.

BY THE NUMBERS: The Meinl Woodcraft Cajon measures 11 3/4" W x 19 3/4" H x 12" D and weighs 8 lbs. It is constructed with a 7-ply (9 mm) Baltic birch body.

THE BOTTOM LINE: The Meinl Woodcraft Cajon can be played alongside guitars at acoustic shows, with worship music, in the studio, or at outdoor jams. Four solid silicone feet keep the cajon stable, avoid scratches, and eliminate vibrations on any surface.

THE BIG PICTURE: Meinl is a family-owned musical instrument manufacturer and brand established in 1951 in Germany. Their expert German designers have deep relationships with their builders to ensure the delivery of the absolute finest quality.

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