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Meinl Percussion TCAJ1BK Compact Rubber Wood Travel Cajon, Black

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• Internal snare wires
• Compact design: 15" L x 15" W x 3" H
• Sound port for clear sound projection
• Rubber Wood
• Great way to practice cajon techniques while on the go

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The MEINL Travel Cajon is a great way to practice cajon techniques while on the go or when you need to keep the volume down. The Rubber Wood construction and internal snare wires with projecting sound port give this compact cajon all the acoustic properties of a standard Meinl cajon, but with dialed back volume. It is perfect for keeping your chops in shape, any time, anywhere!

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Customers like the portability, quality, and durability of the musical instruments. They mention it's fun to play with and good for gigs. Opinions are mixed on sound quality.

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Customers like the light of the musical instruments. They say it's quite portable, durable, and has an amazing variety of sounds according to technique. Some say it’s surprisingly heavy for a small thing.

"...Its surprisingly load for a small thing , though I would imagnine you really couldn't be heard in anything large like a drum circle or more than..." Read more

"...HOWEVER: It is light , pretty sturdy and very fun to play. It would be wrong to say that it sounds as good as a full size cajon, because it doesn't...." Read more

"...Its travel size is that of a computer laptop. It's durable, light , good sound/tone, not too loud, good with brushes, practicing finger technique,..." Read more

"Nice sound. Totally portable . You can used as a snare drum with brushes." Read more

Customers like the quality of the musical instruments. They say it's pretty good for what it is, and is good for gigs. Some say it is still usable and nice for practice.

"...So overall I think this product is pretty good for what it is, something a person can take around with them and practice or in a low volume setting,..." Read more

" Very good for gigs but need microphone." Read more

" Nice for practice . Quiet though otherwise." Read more

"Ugh, no matter where you tap, it sounds exactly the same. Hopeless ." Read more

Customers are impressed with the durability of the musical instruments. They mention that it's portable, durable, and has no signs of cracking or warping.

"...HOWEVER: It is light, pretty sturdy and very fun to play. It would be wrong to say that it sounds as good as a full size cajon, because it doesn't...." Read more

"...Its travel size is that of a computer laptop. It's durable , light, good sound/tone, not too loud, good with brushes, practicing finger technique,..." Read more

" Durable simple hand drum . It's fun with the kids. It's been thrown and stood upon and not a sign of cracking or warping." Read more

"Portable, durable , amazing variety of sounds according to technique...." Read more

Customers find the musical instruments easy to use. They also say it's fun to play with and with kids.

"...HOWEVER: It is light, pretty sturdy and very fun to play . It would be wrong to say that it sounds as good as a full size cajon, because it doesn't...." Read more

"It's beautiful and fun to play . Just it doesn't give you the same bounce like a percussion drum." Read more

"Durable simple hand drum. It's fun with the kids . It's been thrown and stood upon and not a sign of cracking or warping." Read more

"This is fun to play with !" Read more

Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the musical instruments. Some mention that it has a great sound, while others say that it had a strange buzz and the overall sound was not that great.

"...I was also playing it with brushes and it actually sounds fairly good with those and you get less of the twangy overtone by striking with brushes on..." Read more

"...But I the sound wasn't very good . Then I got a pair of cajon brushes, and they made the cajon sound 100 times better." Read more

"...It's durable, light, good sound/ tone , not too loud, good with brushes, practicing finger technique, and all around portable fun for cajon players...." Read more

"...Only issue is snare. When I received my travel cajon, the sound is very weird . I unscrewed, opened the box, and re-installed its snare...." Read more

Customers are dissatisfied with the thickness of the musical instruments. They mention that it's very thin and almost feels plastic.

"...Because it is quite thin , maybe only 1 inch thick it cannot get that low thud a traditional cajon can, but one is sort of there by striking the..." Read more

"...It's very thin and almost feels plastic . The sound is not very woody and I can't help but feel I could've saved money rigging up a shoe box." Read more

"...n't read the description properly, but was surprised that it was cheap plastic ...." Read more

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• Body: Rubberwood (Hevea brasiliensis)
• Dimensions: 11 3/4" (30 cm)
• Colour: Black
• Matte-satin finish
• Built-in, adjustable snare effect
• Sound port for clear sound projection
• Compact design
• Perfect for practising on the go

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7 Best Cajons That Money Can Buy (All Budgets)

• February 12, 2023
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• Frequently asked questions are answered at the bottom!

Cajons are portable, versatile, and, best of all, cheap! They’re also a really easy way to get into drumming. You want to spend your time playing through, right, not spending endless hours trawling through reviews. 

To help you out, today we’re listing the best cajons on the market.

We’re covering options at all price points and will evaluate the options according to value for money, features, sound, and versatility.

What are the Best Cajons?

Our pick for the best overall cajon is the Latin Percussion LP1426 Adjustable Snare Cajon , which has a versatile range of sounds and a comfortable design, all for around $260 (USD).

The best budget cajon drum is the Meinl Percussion Compact Jam Cajon , which has a compact design, a range of aesthetic choices and can be picked up for around $80! (USD)

The best cajon on the premium end of the market is the Schlagwerk Super Agile Cajon , which is super responsive and allows for a full range of dynamic expression for around $400 (USD). 

Our choices for the 7 best cajons are:

• Latin Percussion LP1426 Adjustable Snare Cajon (Our Pick)
• Meinl Percussion Compact Jam Cajon (Best Budget)
• Schlagwerk Super Agile Cajon (Best Premium)
• Meinl Percussion Snarecraft Pickup Cajon 
• Luna Tattoo Cajon
• Meinl Percussion Jumbo Bass Subwoofer Cajon 
• Pearl Primero Cajon

Let’s dive into the reviews.

1. Latin Percussion LP1426 Adjustable Snare Cajon (Our Pick)

The Latin Percussion (LP) LP1426 Adjustable Snare Cajon is one of the best cajon drums on the market and is available for around $260. It features adjustable snare wires and a comfortable, textured seating surface.

• Versatile sound options
• Textured seating surface

The Latin Percussion LP1426 has a medium-density fiberboard body and birch faceplate and is built to last. Its robust design is adequate for gigging and busking, making it a great choice for those who play outside of the home or studio.

LP have provided a bass port and a tension wheel , which can be used to adjust the snare wires or even disengage them.

The Adjustable Snare Cajon won’t go anywhere while you’re playing it, as it has rubber feet and a textured seating surface that is non-slip.

It’s a standard-size model with the following dimensions: 19.75″ (height, 11.75″ (width), 12.25″ (depth).

If you like the look of this model but don’t want to spend so much, check out the LP Black Box Natural Wire Cajon. This cheaper model has a similar appearance and a medium-density fiberboard body, but it only has fixed snare wires and can be picked up for around $100.

• Adjustable snare wires
• Rubber feet
• Comfortable and stable
• Built tough
• Perhaps a bit pricey for a medium-density fiberboard build

2. Meinl Percussion Jam Cajon (Best Budget)

Meinl Percussion really hit it out of the park with Compact Jam Cajon . This travel-size model is one of the best compact cajons on the market right now, and can be picked up for around $80.

• Two sets of internal snare wires
• Compact size

Meinl Percussion Jam Cajon is 10.5″ x 15″ x 10.25″ and weighs 8 lbs, which makes it super portable and easy to move around. For reference, regular cajons are usually 18” – 20” tall.

This model has two sets of internal snare wires to add some sizzle to your beats . That’s it in terms of features – this is no-frills budget model.

The Jam body is made of Baltic birch , and there are a few options in terms of faceplate woods, including Baltic birch, almond birch, heart ash, and burl. These options offer some variety in aesthetics as well as wood types.

Note that some of these different versions can up the price tag, though.

• Dual snare wires
• Different faceplate options
• Great value
• Very light on features

3. Schlagwerk Super Agile Cajon (Best Premium)

The Schlagwerk Super Agile Cajon is one of the best-sounding cajons for those who value dynamic playing and want an instrument that can capture the full subtleties of a performance.

• Eight-ply birch design
• No sound port

The Super Agile Cajon costs around $400, but Schlagwerk has put a lot of work into the design to ensure it can capture light playing dynamics while retaining clarity for each note.

The Schlagwerk string and snare technologies also present a clear, harmonically complex bass sound.

There’s no sound port here, so the sound is a bit more balanced, and any extra oomph has to come from your playing.

Schlagwerk Super Agile Cajon has an eight-ply birch design and a stylish, understated veneer faceplate.

The snare element is removable, so there’s some added versatility in the setup for this model.

There’s a non-slip surface on the top, an add-on seat pad, and felt feet to protect the wood body.

• Sensitive and balanced response
• Great for dynamic playing
• Beautiful looks
• Big cost outlay

4. Meinl Percussion Snarecraft Pickup Cajon

The Meinl Percussion Snarecraft Pickup Cajon is one for working musicians, as you get three piezo pickups for amplifying the cajon, and it’s well priced at under $180.

• Three piezo pickups
• Snare and bass sounds are individually amplified
• Rear-facing sound port

The Meinl Percussion Snarecraft Pickup Cajon is one of the best value cajons for those who want to amplify their instrument for performances.

There are three piezo pickups – two for the snare sounds and one for the bass, so the full range of your playing is captured.

Meinl provides a 1/4” output for sending to the PA and a 1/4” line jack, as well as two pots that control volume and tone.

That’s not all, though, as there are also dual steel fixed snare wires and a rear-facing sound port. There are also rubber feet included, which will help protect your investment.

All in all, you get a lot of features in a very reasonably priced product here.

The Meinl Snarecraft Pickup Cajon is made of Baltic birch and is available in natural and dark-stained versions.

You get a full-size cajon here with the following dimensions: 11.75″ x 19.75″ x 11.75″.

• Three pickups
• Volume and EQ controls
• Rear sound port
• Fixed snare wires

5. Luna Tattoo Cajon

The Luna Tattoo Cajon is one of the best affordable cajons. For $120, you get a great-looking and, more importantly, a great-sounding instrument with switchable on/off snare wires.

• Switchable snare wires
• Custom graphics

The option to disengage the dual snare wires enables a lot of versatility in terms of the sounds you can get from the Luna Tattoo Cajon.

Luna built the Tattoo Cajon out of eucalyptus and birch with a deep, resonant ash faceplate. There’s also a rear sound port to help project your playing.

There are two versions available – satin black and teal. Both versions have a natural wood grain faceplate with a custom tattoo design.

Included with the Luna Tattoo Cajon are a gig bag and a foam pad for comfort when sitting on the cajon.

This model has a hefty size, with the dimensions coming in at 12″ x 12″ x 19″.

• Snare wires can be disengaged
• Gig bag included
• The tattoo graphic won’t be for everyone

6. Meinl Percussion Jumbo Bass Subwoofer Cajon

The Meinl Percussion Jumbo Bass Subwoofer Cajon has a forward-facing sound port that provides a phat bass sound and can be snapped up for around $220.

• Front sound port
• Big bass projection

The Meinl Percussion Jumbo Bass Subwoofer Cajon’s front sound port is designed to make the bass sound more like a bass drum than a regular cajon , as typically, cajons have a smaller, rear-facing sound port.

The front sound ports also make this model louder and great for harder-hitting music. It could also be a good fit for someone who plays without amplification, as you won’t have to work hard to be heard.

The Jumbo Bass Subwoofer cajon is made of fiberboard with a Walnut faceplate, and is full size with a height of 19.75″. It’s also fitted with fixed snare wires.

• Big bass sound
• Punchy response
• Not the most versatile cajon
• Fixed snare wires only

7. Pearl Primero Cajon

The Pearl Primero Cajon is a great affordable cajon that combines custom looks and a big, projecting tone that will help you drive your band, all for around $100.

• Dual fixed snare wires

The Pearl Primero Cajon is available in several different custom designs, which are quite eye-catching and aren’t just your usual basic wood grain designs.

Depending on the design, you can sometimes pick up a Pearl Primero Cajon brand new for under $100. Even the standard pricing across the range isn’t much more than $100.

Pearl provides dual fixed snare wires and a rear 4.5” sound port for this model.

This cajon has a lot of projection and oomph, so on smaller gigs, you may not even need to mic it.

The Pearl Primero Cajon body is made of medium-density fiberboard, while there’s a choice between a meranti or cherry faceplate .

This model has standard dimensions of 11.75″ x 11.75″ x 19.25″.

• Big projection
• Looks great
• Very affordable

Is cajon easy to learn?

Learning how to play the cajon is very easy. In fact, it’s one of the simplest instruments to learn . You can learn the basic strokes and rhythms in a single session.

There are two basic strokes – bass, which is played in the center of the faceplate of the cajon, and the snare, which is played on the top of the faceplate. Once you have these down, you can play a wide variety of rhythms and accompany other musicians.

How much should you spend on a cajon?

An entry-level cajon can be picked up for $50 – $100 (USD), and cajons in this price range will do the job if you just want to have some fun and learn the instrument. Such cheap instruments are usually pretty light on features, though.

You’ll likely have to spend more if you desire certain features, such as pickups for amplification, EQ controls, or the ability to alter the engagement of the snare wires.

The above features are usually only found on cajons in the $100 – $300+ price range.

There’s a relatively small number of cajons priced beyond $300 on the market, but those available typically have striking custom appearances, special features, or rarer tone woods.

Now that you’re all caught up on cajons check out the ten most common drum wood types and their characteristics here !

Steve Charlton

Steve is a musician and journalist who hails from Melbourne, Australia. He’s played on stages across Australia and beyond, and written for anyone that’d have him. He’s taught every instrument he can play, and a few he can’t. He also has strong opinions on the appropriate amount of compression to be used on a track and will regale you with them if you dare to bring it up.

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