I'd like to hear any suggestions on a good model Cajon.  Nothing fancy, nthing I have to trek alone into a tropical jungle and eat frogs in some guy's hut before he'll make one using ancient techniques or anything like that.  Just a good solid Cajon that I get to learn and experiment with.

Thanks guys!

I can't give you much advice on actual gear, but there's some amazing cajon playing in a group I really like called Ojos de Brujo. Highly recommended!

Both Pearl and Meinl make great Cajons. Some stores even run deals with the Meinls so they come with free cases.
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As for Ojos de Brujo, Jim, that is some of the COOLEST music I have ever heard. The track ";Zambra"; on their album Bari is absolutely out of this world.

For those of you who haven't heard Ojos, it's worth the $10 on iTunes.

Thanks guys!

I just watched a YT of todo tiende...  I don't think I've ever seen so many styles merged...  Latin, Indian, Caribbean, Rap, and Middle-Eastern... 

Keith,
Neal Flum had/has a nice cajon. He got it years ago I'm not sure where he got it, or what brand, but you might contact him.��

Glad to see you are a country star now...

Hehe, thanks Clay.  What a fun gig.

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Ha ha ha. That's pretty funny. If anyone knows about this kind of guy, I'd be willing to go! I don't know about the whole eating frogs thing though.... ewwww.

Hey Keith,

Jen Lowe is a Meinl artist and she has some vids on YouTube playing various Cajon models. Check out the pick up cajon video.

http://www.youtube.com/user/boomdrums


Ryan

One thing to realize is that there are two basic types of Cajons. Peruvian drums have snares or ";rattles"; and Cuban drums are traditionally performed in sets of three, just like a quinto, conga and tumbadora. Cubans use cajons while playing a Yambu.

Anyway, here is a link to a site that explains how to make your own drums. I purchased mine from a ";mom & pops"; place. Great sounding drums and less that a thirds of the price of a normal retailer.

http://www.ochemusic.de/artcajon.htm

Good luck
Mike