Meinl Pickup Slaptop Cajon Box Drum - Mahogany Playing Surface, 2-Year Warranty

The Pickup Compact Slaptop Cajon from Meinl offers an enhanced playing experience with integrated controls for volume and tone adjustment, ideal for scenarios where amplified sound is essential. Designed with bass and snare volume knobs, it allows precise customization of individual frequencies to achieve a well-balanced mix. Incorporating a quarter-inch cable jack, it facilitates seamless connection to amplifiers or PA systems (cables not included). Moreover, featuring a quarter-inch "link" jack, it enables integration with other Meinl passive pickup instruments, streamlining setup by eliminating the need for additional amplifiers.

This cajon's versatile design makes it suitable for various settings, from outdoor shows to intimate acoustic performances in coffee houses. Its unique T-shape facilitates upright playing, promoting ergonomic posture with the playing surface comfortably positioned on the lap. Crafted with a mahogany playing surface equipped with fixed internal snares, it delivers crisp slap tones and punchy bass, playable with hands or cajon brushes. The durable composite resonating body in black enhances sound projection, aided by forward-facing sound ports for clarity in acoustic environments.

Measuring 14 ½” L x 10” H x 5 ¾” D, this compact cajon features factory-installed Piezo pickups that enable control over volume and tone through PA systems or amplifiers. This capability addresses the inherent volume limitations of traditional cajons, ensuring clarity and presence in larger venues or ensemble settings. The mahogany playing surface produces distinct bass, snare, and tom/bongo tones depending on striking position (left for snare, middle for bass, right for tom/bongo).

Notably, the pickups operate without batteries; simply plug into an amp or PA using a quarter-inch cable, adjust the knobs for desired tone, and start playing. The instrument includes two dials for snare and bass mixing, along with two quarter-inch jacks—one for outputting the signal and another for linking with Meinl Percussion passive pickup instruments.

Meinl, a renowned family-owned musical instrument manufacturer established in Germany in 1951, emphasizes premium quality crafted through expert German design and meticulous production standards. This commitment ensures that musicians receive instruments of the highest caliber, combining tradition with innovation to meet the demands of modern performers across diverse musical settings.

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