Meinl Headliner Series Cajon with Mahogany Frontplate  

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Very useful during unplugged gigs for delivering the rhythmic foundation for a whole band when a full drum set can't be used.

The Meinl Cajon from the Headliner series delivers the classic cajon sound at an affordable price and can be used in flamenco or world music. For more sound options, the top corners of the box drum can be adjusted, allowing the player to customize the amount of snap desired.

History of the Cajon
Besides the skin used on the heads of hand drums, there are two other materials used for percussive instruments that have been around as long: clay and wood. Jugs were made out of clay among other things. These clay drums were called "Udu" in Nigeria or "Ghatam" in India. The cajon originated from wooden crates that were used for the purpose of transporting food goods such as flour, fish, meat, vegetables and fruits.

In Cuba
Because of the lack of drums, poor people and African slaves in Cuba resorted to playing on crates. The most famous version is Rumba de Cajons, but Afro-Cuban rhythms such as Makuta, Congo, and rhythms for Orishas (the gods of the Afro-Cuban religion Santeria) were played on crates too. Originally, the rhythmic instruments of the Rumba consisted of big crates (Cajones grandes), small quinto-like boxes (Cajonitas), claves, and palitos. Currently, percussion-groups such as the Grupo Yorubaq Andabo and the Conjunto Clave y Guaguancó use the Yambu Drum, which correspond in playing and attitude to conventional Congas.

In Peru
The Peruvian cajon was a wood crate, which was used in agriculture for the fruit harvest. The African slaves used these crates as alternatives for drums and created the prototypes for what is known as the cajon. This version of a cajon is characterized by its inimitable percussive sound. The cajon is a substantial component of Afro-Peruvian pop-music and of styles similar to this. The most famous artists of Afro-Peruvian music are Susana Baca, Eva Ayllón and Peru Negro among others. Percussionist Alex Acuña from Peru, was responsible for the cajon's introduction into mainstream culture as he, Chick Corea, and Paco de Lucia used them for the recording of the Touchstone album. Paco de Lucia, one of the finest flamenco musicians, introduced the cajon to flamenco, making it a mainstay of his genre.

Although the cajon can be heard in the pop music of today, it should not be forgotten that the cajon has its origins in the African culture in America and the Caribbean.

Features

  • Frontplate: mahogany
  • Resonating body: rubber wood (Hevea brasiliensis Muell. of Argentina)
  • Adjustable top corners
  • Adjustable sizzle effect
  • Anti-slipping sitting surface
  • Includes Allen wrench
  • Matte finish

Get your hands on this cajon and create a storm of acoustic rhythms. Order today.

Headliner Series Cajon with Mahogany Frontplate Specifications:

  • 17-1/2"H x 11-7/8"L x 12-1/8"D
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awesome

| Review By: David Navarro | 1 month, 2 days ago

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its quality is amazing i love the snare i think it needs a little more bass but dont get me wrong its still amazing

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its totally worth the 100 bucks u pay

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overall its great for many kinds of music and its pretty loud. great for acoustic shows

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Headliner Series Cajon with Mahogany Frontplate

| Review By: Marietta Lamberson | 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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Received in mint condition, as advertisd.  Totallysatisfied!!

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Given as a gift.

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Bad.

| Review By: Gary Tunak | 10 months, 1 week ago

2 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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Build quality is terrible. Screws are screwed in right through the front panel, wood is warped, damaged, cracked, chipped. Packaging was bad, too.

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It's a box that makes sounds. Looking at it, I think I could make one for much cheaper.

Still, even being a beginner, entry model, you expect something to at least live up to some standard. It's more of a box than a cajon.

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Terrible. Came damaged from poor build quality and bad packaging. Barely any difference between the lower and higher spots on it. Probably going to return it.

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Great Instrument & don't need any experience.

| Review By: Jesse Behm | 1 year, 2 weeks ago

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This is a very fun instrument because it is very easy to use.  I am no expert at percussion, but this Meinl cajon doesn't need any experience.  Just sit and start hitting the cajon using your hands and make a beat.  I love my cajon.  It has great sound.  They are nice to have in your home if you don't have any room for a whole drum set.  They are very easy, fun and you can play them any way you want.  Have fun and don't take my word.  Go to a store and try them for yourself.  Enjoy!
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I am a piano player, interested in hand percussion
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Worship music
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Headliner!

| Review By: DiabloNoGood | 1 year, 9 months ago

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I was pretty stoked about this bad boy, and it hasn't let me down. No physical flaws, good tone, and for sure fun to play. As far as entry-level cajons, this one a great drum.
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Rock & World
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VA

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