The Cajón is a simple box percussion instrument from Peru that can be played with hands, fingers, brushes or sticks. The Kala Cajón uses guitar strings which are tensioned to the back of the faceplate which mimics a snare drum-like effect for added percussive possibilities. Spice up your ensemble with a Kala Cajón. Available in Ebony, Spalted Maple and Zebrawood.
Note: Includes allen key for snare wire adjustment
Weight: 7.5 lbs, Height: 18.5 inches. Width: 11.5 inches. Depth: 12" inches
I was hoping for more variation in tonal sounds, Seems either the rather harsh front or the good sounding body but not many options for high and low notes.
If the wire set up was of two different sizes that would provide some options - a sharper cutting side and a lower, thunkier base side.
The Kala spalted maple cajon is a well made and attractive instrument. I'm finding the snare strings to overpower the richer wood-thumping rhythm tones, so I have found myself stuffing deadening material behind the guitar strings inside the cajon to reduce their contribution to the overall sound. Sure would be nice if there was an easier way to dial-in the desired tone, but overall I'm very pleased with my purchase.
It is a good instrument, I am satisfied with its sound. It is also a very beautiful looking instrument.
