Meinl Bongo Cajon Box Drum - NOT MADE IN CHINA - Super Natural Finish Playing Surface and Hardwood Body, 2-YEAR WARRANTY (BCA1SNT-M)

I have to admit this little bongo cajon really surprised me, i honestly wasn't expecting much for $50, even after watching countless video's and reading tons of reviews on it, very few things are ever really that good once you get them in person. Well i have never been so happy to be proven wrong, this drum is aesthetically pleasing to the eye, fun and easy to play, and the sound variations are every bit as impressive as traditional buffalo skin bongos....minus the lack of tuning adjustments of course. I find myself taking it out in the morning and just leaving it out, while going back and forth to play it throughout the day, it's hard for me to put away, it really is easy on the hands, and solidly built, i'm so glad i bought the case for it as well, because i want this little drum to last me a long time. If your considering buying this drum then wait no longer, the only hesitation i made was deciding whether to get this one or the slightly more pricey meinl snare bongo cajon, but i wanted a solid wood drum, no holes drilled for adjustment screws, completely solid and i'm not disappointed in the least.

I recently saw a band play at a local bar and the drummer was using a standard, full sized cajon. I was impressed with the great sounds that he was able to get out of a wooden box. He even let me play it a little after they were done with their set (although I have never really played the drums at all). I went right home and searched for one on Amazon. After looking at a lot of great cajons I settled on this item. First, I liked the price; if it ended up in my closet I wouldn't feel as bad as I would if I spent 2-4 times as much for a full sized cajon. Secondly, I thought that I would be tempted to pick up the bongo more often than I would be tempted to sit on a standard cajon. Lastly, I have always loved the bongos. My father had a traditional set in the 50's and I though that they were very cool. The first thing that I did when the bongo arrived was to start to bang on it as I knew what I was doing. Although the tones of the bongos were earthy and pure, my lack of experience was painfully obvious. I then brought it to a friend who is an accomplished Latin percussionist. Wow! I was blown away with the sounds that he could get out of this small box. I have now an beginners's instructional DVD which teaches basic bongo groves. I will be fooling around with this cajon just for my own pleasure. I plan on ordering a child's version for a local elementary schools music department. Great and fun item!

Doesn.t look like bongos but plays like bongos. Great sound. The sides are made of nicely finished plywood. The playing surface is a solid single piece of wood.

Jammed with my Cajon at a small gathering of friends. The sound quality was nice and had some fun playing along with Poncho Sanchez. Some of the others are going to get one!

This is the first Cajon product as well as first Meinl product I have ever owned. I am very happy with my purchase! I have only had this for a few days but I am already driving my roomates crazy! Haha. I think the biggest feature that sold me is the idea that you are not required to tune this Bonog Cajon as you would traditional bongos. I am more of a hobbyist and never liked the idea of taking time to fine tune a hand drum. Another positive note is the "head" is really nice and smooth. My hands are barely fatigued after 20-30 of constant playing. Edit: I played it again this morning... I don't think it's as bulky as I originally stated. Not having ever owned a pair of bongos in the past I have nothing for comparison. It is pretty light. I think I am just getting used to holding it between my legs. Possible downsides: I haven't had an issue yet but I can see how the very sleak and smooth surfaces all around the item can pose as a potential risk for dropping. Of course if you are careful it should never be an issue. These are slightly bulkier than traditional bongos, but I still very much prefer these. They sound great! For the price I don't think you can find anything that comes close.

Made out of good quality hardwoods, these things are made to last, feels good in the hands, amazing price for a Meinl Product, not really bigger than a regular bongo, gives you the sound of a bongo crossed with a cajon. Really punchy, really snappy. Doesn't have the snare wires a cajon would have, so you don't get that scratch, but you know that going in, right? RIGHT?

This product is not only function but nice to look at, I keep it in my living room like a piece of art. I have a regular set of bongos but the cajon offers a different sound and feel. I love that I can play the front, back, sides and top to get different sounds. I also like the smooth tranistion from the two cavities, as compared to traditional bongos where the hand leaves one to get to the other. The craftsmenship of this product is very nice, it has smooth rounded edges so it doesn't snag on your clothing while playing. I am no musician, however if you are looking for a percussion instrument that produces a nice sound for a reasonable price this is it.

Got tired of having to oil up and tighten traditional bongos so i thought I'd give this a try. (There's some great demo videos on youtube to check sound quality.) They are the same tone, one low octave and one high octave. Would recommend some sport/arthritis finger sleeves since this is a harder surface than normal bongos. Also, for fun, would recommend getting some very soft rubber mallets. Since the box has so many surfaces, you can utilize them all and make a lot of fun tones. Overall, really happy. Meinl always makes quality gear and I'm really pleased. I saw mixed reviews and confusion regarding whether or not this included the snare; mine did not. Sounds great without it though, really happy overall.

Très bon son

Piacevolmente sorpreso dalla qualità e dal suono di questo particolarissimo strumento...il bongo cajon. È davvero un piacere suonarlo.

Awesome little bongos!!

I just love this product and it's even delivered safely I will recommend this instrument should try this. 🫰🏻💙

Great bongo cajon, nice 2 tone sound, lovely wood, light but substantial, and popular with quite a few at my local open mic sessions!