MEINL

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The Meinl midsize birch wood cajon gives hand drummers a tonally versatile instrument in a conveniently compact size. Its built-in snare wires produce crisp slaps and pops when you play the top corners. The hardwood ply construction and Baltic birch frontplate resonate warm bass tones from the center. Weighing only six pounds this cajon is easy to transport to unplugged gigs or jam sessions.

Built-In Snare Wires Add Crisp Accents

The Meinl midsize cajon comes equipped with built-in snare wires that deliver sharp cracks when you play the top corners. These snare wires give your rhythms extra punch and clarity. Play the center of the frontplate for deep, resonant bass tones. With the ability to produce such a range of sounds, this compact cajon can accompany any music style.

Hardwood Construction Resonates Rich Tones

Constructed from 7-ply Baltic birch with a Baltic birch frontplate, the Meinl midsize cajon resonates with warm, balanced tones. The natural woodgrain finish allows the birch wood material to shine through, highlighting the instrument's all-natural construction. The cajon's materials are carefully selected to produce the richest sounds from the smallest details.

A Compact Yet Capable Design

Measuring 10.25"x15"x10.25", the Meinl midsize birch wood cajon has a compact and lightweight design that's ideal for tight stages or transporting to gigs. Despite its small size, this cajon delivers a surprisingly wide range of bass and snare tones. Novices and pros alike will appreciate such a capable, portable percussion instrument.

Open Box MEINL Midsize Birchwood Cajon Level 1 Natural

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  • Built-in snare wires
  • Hardwood ply construction
  • Compact design
  • Natural wood finish

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10.25" x 15" x 10.25"

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3.73

11 Reviews

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Great Sound - Excellent Value

We bought this as a Christmas present for our 7 year old daughter and I'm amazed at the great sound quality of this cajon. I have an LP full-size adjustable snare cajon and this mid-size Meinl doesn't concede a thing when it comes to sound quality and playability. The snare is bright, lively and distinctive, while the bass is full and well defined just as on a full-size cajon. My daughter is about 4'2" tall and this cajon is the perfect size for her, however it will also be fine for the shorter adult as well. I think anybody 5'5" or shorter will find this cajon to be an acceptable size, and given its wonderful sound quality, quite a bargain as well. This is a well-made mid-size cajon with full-size sound. Highly recommend!

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Value Cajon

We bought this for our son because the price was so good ($50) and we weren't sure how committed he'd be to using it. Its constructions seems solid and its appearance is fine. It's sound seems to be about what you pay for. Having said that, I don't have a lot of experience with cajons -- I have heard them played but haven't played any myself before this one. It just doesn't seem as resonant or responsive as I'd expect from a quality instrument. Nevertheless, my kids love it and I think it will hold up well. I think it was a great choice for getting started and you'd have a hard time finding a better price.

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  1. Accompaniment4
  2. Small Venues4
  3. Jazz Clubs1
  4. School Bands1
  5. Soundtracks1
Cons
  1. Flat Sound3
  2. Not Sensitive1
  3. Light Sound For Cajon1
  4. Need More Color Options1
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  1. Experienced3
  2. Novice3
  3. Professional Musician1
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  2. Responsive4
  3. Versatile4
  4. Huge Tone1
  5. Sensitive1
  • No bass tone, what a joke

    1

    submitteda year ago

    byDarren

    fromSalinas, CA

    Bass tone terrible, almost indistinguishable from slap/snare. Immediately returned it. It's short but so am I, I didn't mind that. But not playable. Maybe ok as a toy.

  • Great for the price

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byJesse

    fromHuntsville, Alabama

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    It is great for the price to do some acoustic type jam sessions and small acoustic shows

  • Too short

    2

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byJ Phillip. P

    fromTowson, MD

    This Cajon was way to short. The shortness of it was killing my back when playing it at band practice. So, I traded it in with store credit for a taller Latin Percussion Groove Wire Cajon. The over all sound is better. In particular with the bass. This 75$ Meinl sounds fine. There's nothing wrong with the song sound, if you don't mind a rather dull unresponsive sometimes sounding Cajon. It especially doesn't respond well to finger rolls. I don't recommend this if you're a professional musician playing gigs. Unless you're under 5 feet in height. The sound is fine. Dull but okay. Over all I give it 2 stars.

  • Works Well for What it is.

    4

    submitted9 years ago

    by*******

    fromIola WI

    I had the larger model of the Meinl birch cajon and sold it when I moved. This is half the size but works well as a versatile percussion instrument. A good percussionist will have no trouble using this in the right situations.

  • so far so good

    3

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 years ago

    byKen

    fromundisclosed

    so far so good

  • No, i would buy the full size one.

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 years ago

    byMark

    fromundisclosed

    We use it for worship at our small church. It works well. If you are a taller person, you should opt for the full size one. Otherwise it is an excellent sound and value.

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  • asked byRick

    fromMission Tx

    Does guitar center provide services to learn to play

    Does guitar center provide services to learn to play

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    I'm sorry but I'm not sure. You will need to check with your local GC store.
  • asked byAlice

    fromSt.cloud,fl

    Am a first time starter. And am A adult  at 4"11 tall. Would this work for me

    Am a first time starter. And am A adult at 4"11 tall. Would this work for me

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Sure it will.
  • asked byGeoffrey

    fromMissouri

    how big is it

    how big is it

    Open Reply - Charles
    The dimensions are 10.5" x 15 x 10.25".