Careful consideration for sound, look, and player comfort is taken to great lengths with Meinl’ S Fandango artisan Cajon line. The 15mm thick solid Tulip poplar resonating body featuring a wood inlay and extra thick sound port ring responds with superb low note development and projection. 16 adjustable vertical strings are positioned in two groupings of eight strings that span across the Indian Heartwood front plate. Commonly used in veneers and home décor, This wood adds stng beauty and elegance to this instrument. The strings are hand wound in the style of master Cajon builder, José 'Pepote' Hernández Diaz and respond with the upmost sensitivity. Rounded corners and thumb notches on the front plate and resonating body allows for added control, sensitivity, and comfort for the player. Find your optimal snare sound by adjusting the two independent tuning screws on the bottom for tight or loose string tension. Made in Spain.
Crafted in Spain — Meinl Artisan Edition cajons are made in Spain under the master ship of Jose 'Pepote' Hernandez Diaz, a renowned luthier whose artistry and innovation is evident in every detail — this cajon measures 11 ½” W x 19” H x 12” D
Solid poplar/Indian heartwood — a carefully selected pairing of solid tulip poplar for the body and Indian heartwood for the frontplate delivers rich, deep and balanced tone — the playing surface is textured for better response when playing brushes
Custom hand wound internal steel strings — equipped with two sets of 8 custom hand wound micro-coiled steel cajon strings for a beautifully lush responsive snare through all dynamics — adjust the tension with the tuning screws on the bottom of the cajon
Contoured playing area — the exquisite Indian heartwood playing surface is rounded at the corners and sanded down to form thumb notches where your hands lay in their natural position — this gives you exceptional contact with more comfort
Refined sound for any setting — the sound port has been fashioned with an extra thick wood ring for compression, as well as a pop filter to improve clarity when playing with a microphone located by the port where air rushes out — great for recording
