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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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Color | Natural |
Brand | Meinl Percussion |
Material | Baltic birch |
Model Name | Headliner |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 11.75 x 12 x 18 inches |
About this item
- 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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For beginners | 4.8 | — | 4.3 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.8 |
Sound quality | 4.6 | — | — | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.5 |
Craftsmanship | — | — | 3.6 | — | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Sold By | GearNuts | Zentra, LLC | Amazon.com | Drummer's Planet | Amazon.com | Drummer's Planet |
material | Baltic birch | Coated steel | Wood | Walnut, Modern Composite | Engineered Wood | Baltic birch |
model name | Headliner | Full Steel Tongue Drum | Gray Box Wire Cajon with Natural Faceplate | Jumbo Bass Subwoofer | PBC123BTR | Jam Cajon |
body material | Metal | Coated steel | Wood | Modern Composite | Engineered Wood | Baltic birch |
weight | 11 pounds | 3500 grams | 1 pounds | 13 pounds | 5500 grams | 1.3 pounds |
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Product information
Item Weight | 11 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 11.75 x 12 x 18 inches |
ASIN | B000B6FADU |
Item model number | HCAJ1NT |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #20,392 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #149 in Bass Drum Pedals |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 9, 2008 |
Body Material | Baltic birch |
Color Name | Natural |
Material Type | Baltic birch |
Size | Regular |
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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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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 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Customers like the size, appearance and ease of use of the musical instruments. For example, they mention it's small enough to carry around, has a great tone and is simple to use. That said, they say it'll fit in very nicely with the home band.
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Customers like the sound quality of the musical instruments. They mention that it has a good sound, great tone, and volume. The sound differentiation is good for the price, and it's great for acoustic groups, church groups, or home music. The tone from using hands is great, and the cajon is a popular rhythm instrument used to accompany praise music sung in many churches.
"...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
"...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
"...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
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the musical instrument. They mention that it's well-made, solid, and has decent wood. Some appreciate the simplicity and variety of sounds that it can produce. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...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
Customers appreciate the value of the musical instruments. 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
Customers are impressed by the nice appearance and workmanship of the musical instruments. They say it's not flashy or decorative, and the color is even prettier than pictured online. It's made of rubber wood, which gives it a nice, rich bass tone. 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
Customers find the musical instruments very easy to use. They mention it's simple and sturdy. Some say that it'll be easy to make some sick beats. Overall, most are happy with the product's ease of use and recommend it to others.
"...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
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 cymbal can be set for tightness. They also appreciate the amount of adjustments for the phat and internal strings, and mention that it's easy to tune. Customers also like the sounds and the ability to modify the djembe with 2 bolts on bottom.
"...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
Customers find the percussion instrument fun to play, good for casual jamming, and a great place to start learning rhythm. They say it functions well and is definitely playable out of the box.
"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
Customers like the size of the musical instruments. They mention that it looks small but it plays a lot of sound, it fits short or tall person, and it fits in very nicely with the home band. The build quality is good and the finish is excellent. It's compact, but robust and versatile, and is perfect for a small recording studio.
"...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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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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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
Thank you Meinl!!!