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Meinl Cajon Box Drum, Full Size with Internal Metal Strings for Adjustable Snare Effect, Birch Wood, HCAJ1NT

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  • DREAM FOR DRUMMERS: it takes no time to set up, and you get the same kick and snare sounds as a drum set at a fraction of the volume; play with your hands toward the center to get the deepest tone and near the top corners for crisp snare effects
  • WHY IT MATTERS: a lot of musical settings don't allow for the space or volume level of full drums; with the Meinl Headliner Cajon, you can engage fully during acoustic shows with your band, jam sessions, or with your praise band without taking over
  • BE SMART: we craft this cajon from 100% Baltic birch wood, which also used in high-end drum sets for players serious about sound; made with NO cheap, glued-on, plasticky laminates that only look like wood
  • HOW IT WORKS: the Baltic birch playing surface delivers punchy bass with about as much volume as an acoustic guitar, and inside the cajon are two sets of adjustable micro-coiled steel cajon strings that give you a crisp snare sound (tuning key included)
  • HOW TO ADJUST STRINGS: we include a hex key that you can use to tighten or loosen the two screws on the bottom of the cajon (between the two front feet); tighten the screws for more definition and loosen them for a lax snare effect
  • BY THE NUMBERS: the Meinl Headliner Cajon measures 11 3/4" W x 18" H x 12 1/4" D and weighs 8 lbs; its full size has enough volume for any room, and it's made to last with a solid frame that supports adults and children
  • THE BOTTOM LINE: you can play 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 crazy vibrations on any surface
  • THE BIG PICTURE: Meinl is a family-owned musical instrument manufacturer and brand established 1951 in Germany; our expert German designers have deep relationships with our builders to ensure you're delivered the absolute finest quality
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    • Product Description

    The MEINL Headliner Series Cajons deliver the classic cajon sound at an affordable price and can be used in Flamenco or World Music. They are also very useful during unplugged gigs for delivering the rhythmic foundation for a whole band when a full drum set can't be used.

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    cajon on stage close up front view
    company founder, Roland Meinl, circa 1951
    close up of cajon corner, baltic birch
    cajon cajon CAJON
    Meinl Jam Cajon Meinl Cafe Cajon Meinl Headliner Cajon
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    4.6 out of 5 stars
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    4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Price $79.99 $119.99 $119.99
    Bass and snare tone ✓ ✓ ✓
    Internal snare hardware Fixed snares Fixed snares Strings
    Adjustable snares - - ✓
    Size 10.25" W x 10.25" D x 15" H 12" W x 12" D x 17.25" H 11.75" W x 12.25" D x 18" H
    Bundle with bag - ✓ -
    Application Best for jam sessions and small rooms For any setting For any setting
    Baltic birch wood ✓ ✓ ✓
    Rear sound port ✓ ✓ ✓
    cajon on stage showing front and side angle

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    Customers like the sound quality, quality and value of the musical instruments. They mention that it has a good sound, is well made and is good value for money. They are impressed by the nice appearance and workmanship. Customers also find it very easy to learn how to use and play around with.

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    392 customers mention341 positive51 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the musical instruments. They say it has a good sound, great tone, and volume. Some mention that the sound differentiation is good for the price. The cajon is great for acoustic groups, church groups, or home music, and is a popular rhythm instrument used to accompany praise music.

    "...The volume is good and has several tones from the front panel and several other tones achieved from the the sides...." Read more

    "...-level/starter cajon, comes at a reasonable price, and has a reasonably good sound. However, it does take a lot of tweaking to get the sounds right...." Read more

    "...I really like this instrument, because it doesn't have a lot of tone like the djembe, and it has different sounds depending on where you play it...." Read more

    "...Great for acoustic groups, church groups, or home music, the Meinl Percussion HCAJ1NT is perfect for home multi track recording and sounds wonderful..." Read more

    347 customers mention333 positive14 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the musical instruments. They mention that it's well-made, the wood is decent quality, and the product is great. Some say that the different sounds it can make are truly amazing.

    "...to playing that cardboard box, only it's made to be a durable enough instrument so that it can be sat upon as its normal playing position...." Read more

    "...All in all, this is an excellent cajon to start off with. At least from my experience with it. And now I can consider myself a percussionist!..." Read more

    "...It still shows almost no wear and tear at all. It may not have the top quality cajon sound, but let's be real...it's $100!..." Read more

    "...and settled upon this. It is well made, has the nice bass sound I was looking for, and we purchased the brush drum sticks recommended for it and..." Read more

    156 customers mention153 positive3 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the musical instrument. They say it has a wonderful sound for its price.

    "...] I bought this Cajon because it was inexpensive and I wanted an instrument but did not need a professional $500..." Read more

    "...Headliner Cajon is considered an entry-level/starter cajon, comes at a reasonable price, and has a reasonably good sound...." Read more

    "...The price seemed reasonable, and the reviews were solid, so I purchased it in September of 2015.I've been very happy with it so far...." Read more

    "This cajon, so far, seems like a good purchase for the price...." Read more

    82 customers mention82 positive0 negative

    Customers are impressed by the nice appearance and workmanship of the musical instruments. They mention that it's not flashy or decorative, and works as described. The top, bottom, and sides have a speckle finish that is fabulous for brushes.

    "...The instrument is not flashy or decorative but it works as described...." Read more

    "...Design/color looks great. Sound is decent...." Read more

    "...The rubber feet on the bottom are sturdy and nice. The top has some sand-type grip on it and the finish of the wood is good...." Read more

    "This is a great drum for the price. Not only does it look great, the wood grain and finish is beautiful, it sounds great as well...." Read more

    80 customers mention80 positive0 negative

    Customers find the musical instruments easy to use. They mention it's simple to learn how to play, and it'll make some sick beats. They also say it'd be a great beginner's cajon, and that it're intuitive to play.

    "...This was very easy with plenty of room to adjust the sound to your liking...." Read more

    "...being fine tuned, however these adjustments are all very simple and easy to make, just tedious...." Read more

    "...It was ready to play out of the box...." Read more

    "...but I give this five stars because of the quality, sound and ease of playing." Read more

    66 customers mention47 positive19 negative

    Customers like the adjustability of the drum. They say the snare can be adjusted easily with the Allen wrench that is included with the drum, and the rattly sound can be made by tightening the wire. They also appreciate the amount of adjustments for the cymbal slap and internal strings. They note that the drum is easy to tune with the enclosed Allen wrench.

    "...The snare sound is nice and easily adjustable, so you can get a more rattly sound or a tight snare sound...." Read more

    "...The amount of adjustments for the slap and internal strings are reason enough to order this...." Read more

    "...However, it does take a lot of tweaking to get the sounds right...." Read more

    "...It comes with an allen wrench to adjust the strings inside, but you will also need a phillips head screwdriver to adjust the sound on the corners...." Read more

    51 customers mention51 positive0 negative

    Customers find the percussion instrument fun to play, good for casual jamming, and a great place to start learning rhythm. They also say it functions well and is definitely playable.

    "Overall, the product does meet my expectations and is fun to play...." Read more

    "...Build quality is good, it is just wood.Again, good for casual and fun jamming. Probably not for professional." Read more

    "...Lots of fun, and we found plenty of cajon lessons on YouTube. Definitely recommend and thinking about ordering a second one." Read more

    "...Still, it's fun to play with and will serve its purpose with our youth group." Read more

    44 customers mention38 positive6 negative

    Customers like the size of the musical instruments. They say it's small enough to carry around for whatever, it looks small but it plays a lot of sound, and it fits short or tall person. The build quality is good and the stain look is great. It sounds great and fits in very nicely with the home band, acoustic set up, and small recording studio. The fit and finish are excellent, and is perfect for jamming because you have the perfect seat.

    "...For the money, it's great. Fit and finish are excellent. It's sturdy enough that I'm not worried about my kids hurting it...." Read more

    "...It is perfect for my small recording studio and for my SoundCloud music...." Read more

    "...The size was just right for the small venue, and is also perfect for the group when it meets in homes. It's easy to transport, too...." Read more

    "...Looks good! Size will fit short or tall person. Build quality is good, it is just wood.Again, good for casual and fun jamming...." Read more

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    As a person that comes from the field of African drumming I was pleasantly surprised by this Cajon Box. It is perfect for my small recording studio and for my SoundCloud music. The crisp bass and the bouncing strings inside give the sound tremolo and great reverberation! This product is a perfect substitute for any African drum or full standing drum kit. It is also very easy to carry due to it being hollow. I am most pleased with this product and highly recommend it to any others who have the slightest interest in giving it a go.
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    Joseph Simpson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Yes, it's a box, but...!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2016
    Style: Adjustable StringsColor: NaturalSize: RegularVerified Purchase
    I'm extremely happy with my Meinl Percussion cajon! I've been a percussionist and a multi-instrumentalist composer/arranger for close to 40 years. Recently, through becoming acquainted with the work of vocalist Susana Baca, I also learned that the cajon is fundamental to Afro-Peruvian music. The cajon is, in fact, a wooden box with a sound-hole opening. I think that most percussionists have had a time when we ran into a cardboard box that offered an interesting variety of percussive tones to explore and we then spent some amount of time exploring those tones and constructing rhythms from them. Basically, we made improvised music on a cardboard box. Well, I'm going to tell you that playing the cajon is very similar to playing that cardboard box, only it's made to be a durable enough instrument so that it can be sat upon as its normal playing position. I will not suggest to you that the cajon is an "easy" instrument to play. Just sitting on this thing, slapping it, is going to be annoying to most people who hear it, because some of the tones are quite loud and rumbling if they're not moderated in a musical manner and application. For a reasonably musically astute,committed explorer of rhythms, I believe that this cajon offers an interesting and diverse range of tones and textures. I've already gained audience appreciation on my very first day of owning my cajon and I look forward to developing my facility on this instrument for the rest of my days. I have not played other cajons, so I'm not able to compare this one to any other. Also, I am not experience, as yet, on the cajon in particular. I'm a guy who beats on things to extract sounds and create rhythmic patterns with those sounds. My Meinl Percussion cajon seems to me to be thoughtfully well-built and I have fun exploring its many tones. I'm well-satisfied with my investment and look forward to continued growth.
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    Christopher Amari
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Entry Level Cajon
    Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2016
    Style: Adjustable StringsColor: NaturalSize: RegularVerified Purchase
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         I bought this Cajon because it was inexpensive and I wanted an instrument but did not need a professional $500 cajon. I am not a percussionist but I am a musician. I have played Guitar, harmonica, conga, recorder, trumpet and various other instruments as a music minister at my local church since 1980. The instrument is not flashy or decorative but it works as described. The volume is good and has several tones from the front panel and several other tones achieved from the the sides. The top seating surface is coated with a gritted non-slip sealer that adds just the right amount of non-slip without being so rough that it would damage clothing. The guitar strings that provide the snare effect are shipped loose and will need to be adjusted to each users liking. As the description of the item states the allen wrench is located inside the instrument for storage. There seems to be confusion that to adjust the snares you will have to remove the allen wrench form the inside so you can tighten or loosen the two allen screws on the bottom of the cajon. This was very easy with plenty of room to adjust the sound to your liking. I have heard better snare sounds on more expensive instruments but for an entry level instrument it is just fine. The materials are as pictured, clean and undecorated. Others have noted that the cajon is small and it is on the smaller side but the it is the size described. I am 5’ 10” 200 lb man, and when I sit on the instrument I feel a bit low but it’s not uncomfortable to sit on and play. For the price you can’t beat this cajon but you can get some great beats out of it.
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    D. K. Watkins
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Value: Looks Great, Sounds Good
    Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2017
    Style: Adjustable StringsColor: StainedSize: RegularVerified Purchase
    I play in two settings where a cajon is already on stage and wanted to be able to practice the specific instrument without spending too much, so I went for this one. For the money, it's great. Fit and finish are excellent. It's sturdy enough that I'm not worried about my kids hurting it. Design/color looks great. Sound is decent. Bass not as warm and touches and slaps not as distinct as nicer ones I've played, even after "tuning," but it's great for playing at home or gigs where the focus is on other instruments/voices which is pretty much all the time for percussionists. Not sure I'd record anything but a demo with it, but for almost anything else, why spend more?
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    F. Young
    4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Starter Cajon
    Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2013
    Style: Adjustable StringsColor: NaturalSize: RegularVerified Purchase
    I was never a drummer or percussionist. Unless you count xylophones.

    The first time I saw or even heard of a cajon was when we had a musical guest band come to one of our church services. I was amazed that the guy made that box sound like a full drum set, and I immediately set a goal to acquire one and learn how to play it.

    So here I am.

    The Meinl Headliner Cajon is considered an entry-level/starter cajon, comes at a reasonable price, and has a reasonably good sound. However, it does take a lot of tweaking to get the sounds right. This includes using a screwdriver to loosen or tighten the corners on the front panel, and using the included allen wrench to loosen or tighten the wires on the inside (the wires give that snare/sizzle effect).

    After that, it takes some practice. Although there is no one way to play this thing, you do have to figure out how to hit it so that it makes a good sound. For that, there are lots of YouTube video lessons (I personally like Heidi Joubert's lessons). You can't just slap the thing and expect to get a good sound; you have to know which part of your hand to use and where to hit it in order to generate the sound you want. It took me a good two months of playing around to finally get to a level where I felt like I could perform.

    I also purchased a CajonPort, which is a rubber tube that you attach to the hole in the back, which enhances and defines the bass sounds. I would like to have a bit more snare/sizzle effect, but I think I've done all I could with it (and there are other flamenco or snare cajons which probably have a better snare sound).

    All in all, this is an excellent cajon to start off with. At least from my experience with it. And now I can consider myself a percussionist! Well, sort of.

    On a side note, I used a mic with an effects box and got this cajon to sound like Taiko drums. But that's cheating.
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    Eder Sánchez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
    Reviewed in Mexico on February 15, 2023
    Style: Adjustable StringsColor: StainedSize: RegularVerified Purchase
    Muy buena calidad, y muy bien hecho para el precio está excelente
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    Cliente Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bel suono
    Reviewed in Italy on December 16, 2022
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    Bel suono, leggero, bello. Ottimo per situazioni acustiche
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    Louise Treleaven
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun for all the family!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 11, 2022
    Style: Adjustable StringsColor: NaturalSize: RegularVerified Purchase
    Really pleased with this drum box - no assembly, sounds great and looks good. Easy for anyone to sit down and have a go but I recommend a few YouTube tutorials if you're a beginner to get the best sounds out of it.
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    clienteamazo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buenos acabados
    Reviewed in Spain on August 12, 2021
    Style: Adjustable StringsColor: StainedSize: RegularVerified Purchase
    El cajón se escucha bastante bien aunque tiene unos pequeños armónicos lleva unas gomas interiores para evitarlo aunque faltaría una en el centro, lleva una arriba y otra abajo.
    Peca un poco de graves pero son bastante decentes.
    El material es bastante bueno tiene buenos acabados está bien pintado las patas de goma está muy bien.
    No es lo primero que compró de esta marca y las recomiendo 100%.
    El cajón con el precio que tiene para empezar está muy bien
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    Heera
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best product I ever purchased in amazon
    Reviewed in Canada on June 16, 2020
    Style: Adjustable StringsColor: NaturalSize: RegularVerified Purchase
    This product is one of the best purchases I have ever made in amazon. I bought same size cajon from other band and tried for a week and was not happy with it. I decided to return and try this one and this was bammm!!! Exceeded my expectation in all aspects. The sound is so deep and rich in bass. I love the top part(sit upon) which is coarse and prevents slipping when you wanna play by inclining the drum for the foot effect touch. This couldn’t be any better for the this price point.
    Thank you Meinl!!!
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