Meinl Percussion TOPCAJ1MB Makah Burl Slap-Top Cajon with Internal Snare and Forward Projecting Sound Ports (VIDEO)
The MEINL Slap Top Cajon is a conceptual step up to a new level. This model is designed to bring the striking surface up nearer to the player, for a more upright playing style. The sound projects forward into the audience from the sound port located on the front of the instrument, which is also convenient for microphone placement. High and low tones as well as a snare effect are built into the sound board. This cajon has all of the outstanding acoustic properties of any standard MEINL cajon. Striking the sides and corners gives more slap and snap sounds, while playing in the middle of the surface delivers deep and boomy bass punches. Soft finger rolls are also easily achievable with its ultra-sensitive playing surface. Cajons are the perfect instrument to use for softer acoustic gigs when a full drum set cannot be used.
Product Features
- The unique upright playing style of the Meinl Slap Top Cajon is coupled with its forward projecting sound port to deliver unmatched musicality and comfort
- 18 1/2″ wide x 12 1/4″ tall x 9 1/2″ deep
- The Makah-Burl playing surface provides players with the same sound options of a traditional cajon, responding to soft finger rolls, corner slaps, and bass hits
- The playing surface is divided into 3 parts: low bass notes in the middle, fixed snares on one side, and higher pitched bass on the opposite side
- Wide variety of sound options from Flamenco to traditional Peruvian styles, with the ability to blend the two
- Ideal for acoustic sets when a full drum set cannot be used
- More from MEINL Percussion: amazon.com/meinlpercussion
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Excellent drum. 4.5 stars An excellent drum for the price. Just about any issues I could possibly have with this drum are satisfactorily offset by the fact it’s priced around $100, which is an excellent price for a cajon.I also own a regular Meinl cajon.The slap-top cajon is very nice looking, especially the makah-burl wood-grain top. The plastic cylinder used in the sound project port really seems to improve the sound over the basic hole used on regular cajons.The slap-top design…
Meilnl Turbo Slap Top Cajon: a perfect upgrade in sound As a percussionist for a large ukulele group (about 25+ players) I have a number of instruments which I use for this group’s wide array of tunes. I already have meinl’s slap top cajon but wanted something with a deeper sound. The meinl Turbo Slap Top was a perfect upgrade. It definitely has fuller deep tones and highs; The vent holes and bottom slot on the front of the Turbo slap top really make a difference and in conjunction with myfloor cajon (DDRL Gon Bops) I now have a wide array of…
Everyone always oogles over this drum!! I purchased this back in the Summer and have been playing it for six months now. I’ve fallen in love with the sound and expression you can get from this drum. There really isn’t anything quite like it. The snares are very dull and balanced with the rest of the instrument which is an improvement from most Cajons I’ve played where the snare is overpowering and sounds like crap. Instead, they sound crisp and snappy and compliment the bass very well. The “conga” like sound around the middle…