$200 vs $1200 Cajon | Cheap vs Expensive | Can you tell the difference?

[@CajonMaster]

Leave your thoughts here! I would love to know 😉

[@russelladams7627]

$200 cajon has brighter sound while the $1200 cajon has a deeper tone

[@Dems-fk8sh]

@@russelladams7627 Which one would you choose then ?

[@russelladams7627]

@@Dems-fk8sh probably the $200

[@Dems-fk8sh]

@@russelladams7627 Great, thank you !

[@hakapik683]

Love the cajon and love your vids.

[@austing.8870]

B is much more sensitive on the snare response, the bass note is both deeper and punchier, as well as more defined. Both still sound excellent.

[@CajonMaster]

Thanks for you comment Austin. I agree with you, B is definitely more sensitive. cheers!

[@equipojuvenilidpecuador3773]

Unbelievable, I'm a Cajon player beginner, I just have about one month with it, which means I do not know as much as some of the experienced people in this field. But, despite my amateurism, I noticed a remarkable difference between the two Cajon actually. The snare and bass sound from the expensive one is much cleaner, clearer, and involving than the cheaper one. Nonetheless, both still sound good

[@CajonMaster]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts 🙏😉

[@buddhistsympathizer1136]

OP: My thoughts too. The bass sounds 'tuned' and the snare tops are crisper. Both sound good though. One Worth £1000 more . . . I don't know.

[@HighlanderNorth1]

​@@buddhistsympathizer1136 Yeah, B doesn't sound $1,000 or 600% or 6x better than A. Honestly I'd be perfectly happy with the sounds that A makes.

[@NewTraditionalists]

Listening and comparing virtually all of the Meinl Artisan cajons through this and many other videos, my two favorites are these two here: the Meinl Tango Line Limba Cajon and the Meinl Artisan Martinete Line Brazilian Ironwood Cajon--ironically the very bottom of the Artisan series and the very top of the Artisan series. The Meinl Artisan Martinete Line Brazilian Ironwood Cajon sounds the most beautiful to me, but since I really can't justify or afford the high expense of that one, I'm very happy to be able to afford my second favorite sounding cajon in the Meinl Artisan series: the Meinl Tango Line Limba Cajon.

[@PrenticeJohnson]

The difference is you play the more expansive one with 3 times the conviction and feeling.

[@CajonMaster]

Do you think so? I really like both and actually, for the gigs I use a lot the Tango. The Martinete line I use more for studio recording because it's more sensitive.

[@manifestgtr]

This point can’t be overstated when it comes to expensive instruments. There are $300 guitars that I love…they sounds great and they play amazing. But they don’t inspire me like my PRSs (which cost well over ten times as much).

[@ryanwilson5936]

@@manifestgtr The real question is: would that PRS still inspire you if it retailed for $300 and would that actual $300 guitar inspire you more if it looked like the PRS?

[@manifestgtr]

@@ryanwilson5936 It just wouldn’t retail for that little. The work they put into their Maryland guitars is too intense. They do, however, offer $500 imported models which are *really* nice. Do you play them with quite the same passion as a USA? Maybe, maybe not…depends on your tastes I suppose.

[@ryanwilson5936]

@@manifestgtr I know how much PRS’s go for. Their affordable models are nice and I’d like one very much and I’m jealous of your expensive one lol…. but you didn’t answer my question :) I like to make people think 🤷‍♂️

[@janrrob]

Highly noticeable and much better sound coming from the Martinete Line. Pitch is noticeably higher as well as solid/full, producing a generally much more satisfying sound which is probably due to the solid wood contruction. I'm a beginner and won't be able to afford it but I challenge myself to get good so then I'd be worthy of this gem. Thanks for doing this comparison, Felipe! 😍

[@CajonMaster]

thanks Jan!

[@The_Brew_Dog]

B for sure. It’s sound was so much more pronounced and separate from each other. But I don’t think it’s a $1000 difference, although it is a beautiful piece of art so certainly that adds much value.

[@CajonMaster]

thanks for your comment 🙏 It's a beautiful cajon, you're right!

[@FedericoLynch]

This was interesting. Since the beginning of the video I was aiming at which one I like the most, not which I thought was the most expensive one, and I think that should always be approach. A more expensive instrument doesn't necessarily equate to you liking it more or it sounding better to you, it all depends on your preferences. Having said that, in this particular case, I like the most expensive one better because, to me, it has more low-end than the cheaper one. Now, I don't think that I like it 6 times more than the cheaper one... so, factoring everything in, I would go with the $200 one. It's still a great cajon, sounds great and, if I'm recording it or playing live with a mic on it and need a little bit more low-end, I can always use EQ to compensate.

[@CajonMaster]

thanks for your comment Federico. I like you point. The Tango line is much cheaper but still really good cajon. I would love to listen to your recordings if you get the tango ;)

[@nicolasgrangeonhandpanandd514]

Hello, Meinl have a name. But for me their high prices cajons are not in equality with their quality. I tried so much Meinl cajon, but never love the snare side. For me there are not really good artisan. Just a Huge name, because of Cymbals. Since 4 years i moved to Jleiva cajon from Andalousia. And the comparison are not possible. They have true artisan cajon. The DTS system is just amazing. All their cajon and even 200 dollars cajon are amazing, their snare side are out of world. True flamenco sound. One week ago, i order their Jleiva Omeya Master Carbon. An amazing piece of art. For less of 1000 dollars. This is my feeling.

[@CajonMaster]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, appreciate that. These 2 cajons are handmade in Spain by the artisan Hernadez Días Pepote (Pepote Percussion) . As I've said, the price is in the artcraft, the contruction and material used to build it. But of course, this is totally a matter of taste and if you feel good and inspired when you play your cajons, this is the most important. thanks again ;)

[@nicolasgrangeonhandpanandd514]

@@CajonMaster exactly, all is a question of taste. Thanks for your answer. Have a good day my friend.

[@mihutz98]

Holy sh*t, the bass separation when he's hitting the high note is incredible in the more expensive cajon, it also sounds crispier at the high end, you can really tell that's a better crafted instrument. I like to think I'm gonna get one someday, but my Headliner will do just fine for now haha

[@CajonMaster]

Thanks for your comment here! it's a really good one 😉🙏

[@EmergentStardust]

The more expensive cajon sounds distinctly better to me, it's all about the range. That's really hard to hear through a KZbin video though. I've been playing hand percussion instruments for 30 years and it's still hard to hear tonal differences without playing them, yet, when you play them in person it is noticable instantly. It's often the unusual sounds that you play that make the most difference rather than the basic beats, but the range you can feel makes a tremendous difference when you're a very experienced drummer. It really really makes a difference. I can definitely hear the difference hear, but all of that being said, it's simply not enough of a difference to matter to most people who haven't played for years. But when you play it, you can take feel it, quite distinctly.

[@CajonMaster]

Hi Asha, I agree with you, it's important to test it first to really feel the sound and different tones ;) thanks for you comment.

[@samdiver4036]

Wow, from what I am hearing and feeling a remarkable difference.

[@CajonMaster]

What it's the biggest difference for you?

[@juliodavidcanoarias3527]

@@CajonMaster for me is the detail of the high soft hits. Pretty fine.

[@ryanseanmusicandlove]

Both have great bass and snare . The martinete is more resonant,giving a pleasant overtone..but I don't know if the note sustain is $1000 better. 🤔

[@simplefact4u]

One thing to note is every Cajon can be tuned as well, some with tunabled snare or strings too. So its possoble to tune it to have the near perfect sound both in bass and snare or high pitch

[@Liberty-LLama]

I built my own Cajon from scrap wood, hickory, oak and maple. And the Tappa is made from MDF stained with cocoa color stain. I originally made it from polar wood, but I kept having an issue with it creaking down the seams. The MDF is a more solid piece, and is not near as likely to crack. I made it quite a bit bigger than most Cajons. It is 14x24" I am a taller guy, and so it is quite comfortable for me to play.

[@CajonMaster]

Can see/hear? 😉

[@barnabus436]

the Expensive one had a clearer, Deeper Tone, but no sure if it' worth the extra $1000 for my taste.. If it's your professional career, then go for it.

[@CajonMaster]

Good point 👍🏻 thanks for your comment

[@aelius93]

Cheap one has a better bass sound But u screwed up by playing them too differently. Full on high hat for the nice one, and a basic, barren beat for the cheap one

[@Surfer8652]

I guessed correctly. The more expensive one definitely has a tighter low end and cleaner, crisper, more present top end. That said, I sort of prefer the sound of the cheaper one on its own. Hearing them both played in a full band mix might change my opinion.

[@CajonMaster]

Thanks for you comment Anthony! 🙏

[@naninagarcia8958]

I loved both of them. For a starter the 200 cajon would be more than enough.

[@CajonMaster]

The Tango line is a good one! thanks Nanina ;)

[@josegueits7653]

So what are the ones you have on your website that’s in between the two in the $600 range and what does that sound like?

[@1robertcourtney]

Both have very good separation of bass and snare tones but the Martinete seems to have much tighter punchiness to it that I feel makes it more articulate.

[@CajonMaster]

Thanks for your comment Robert!

[@ninealpha1663]

Hey Felipe! I'm a bit late to the party, but I'm planning to snag either a Fandango or a Martinete model from Meinl quite soon... I'm noticing that there's not many reviews or demos of the Martinete in spite of it being Meinl/Pepote's top of the line product... really glad to see you featuring it in this video, would love to see more of it!

[@CajonMaster]

This is a great cajon! Fandango also very good. Which kind of music you normally play? The Martinete is a great cajon but the Fandango is a bit more versatile in my opinion.

[@macaronisalad5]

My girlfriend bought a brand new cajon for my birthday for me. It was around 75$ and it sounds great. I constantly get very positive feedback on its sound both mic'd and unmic'd😊

[@CajonMaster]

If it sound good to you, great! Rock on!

[@wees4231]

Can’t wait for mine to come in. Been playing on a Peruvian snare and I’m excited to try the flamenco!

[@CajonMaster]

You’ll love it! Have fun 😉

[@EddieSlowhands]

HI FELIPPE - BOTH SOUND GOOD BUT I PREFER THE NATURAL RICHER SOUND FROM THE MORE EXPENSIVE CAJON. I GUESS THE CHEAPER ONE COULD BE MADE TO SOUND BETTER OR RICHER BY CAREFUL USE OF EQ IN THE MIX. KEEP THESE GREAT VIDEOS ROLLING PLEASE ! BEST WISHES - EDDIE - UK .

[@CajonMaster]

Thanks Eddie! Surely with EQ it can get close , but the natural sound is another story 😉 I will keep on going no worries 🙏🙏

[@NateDogRyker]

A so far has got me hooked! If it’s 1200 I’m in with A 💯

[@MyMrkeys]

No one has commented on playing the sides. The sides of the more expensive cajon made a really cool sound.

[@kroadchronicle]

Cool. I liked the less expensive one. But you can see the craftsmanship in the 1200 is worth a lot of the extra investment

[@CajonMaster]

Very true!

[@rafamellijo]

Muito bom meu amigooooo...isso sem falar na habilidade e talento do músico... Grande abraço irmão.

[@CajonMaster]

Obrigado Mello, abraço!

[@estebangarcia102]

I started with cajons with adjustable strings... now that I know how "off" my sound is when they get loose, I don't think I could ever go back...

[@grantharding7392]

Just stumbled across your channel now - love these videos and hope you remain active on You Tube. Saw and heard a Cajon for the first time at an intimate concert and loved the sound so much I want to give it a whirl for myself - Not sure if it was a Flamenco or Snare Cajon though! Although a complete newbie to playing any musical instrument, I have always been drawn to percussion instruments and the Cajon seems to be a perfect place to start experimenting - thanks for the channel !

[@CajonMaster]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for the words! We stay in touch here ;)

[@Itsallawesome]

The Martinete just has so much more character to it.

[@CajonMaster]

Thanks for leaving a comment. I agree with you! I really like the Martinete ;) 🙏

[@nerenahd]

Agreed

[@51percentproductions25]

For a more experienced cajon player who would use it often, you would be best buying the higher end instrument. That being said, I prefer the sound of the entry level instrument.

[@prepre73]

It's funny because I think they both sound good obviously you are paying for more than just the sound with a higher end model but I don't think I would be unhappy with either

[@CajonMaster]

Good point! Thanks for your comment.

[@michaelcollins2496]

I honestly prefer the cajon that sounds the best for the music i'm playing. I have a Pearl Brush Beat that has a great lower bass tone but my cheaper Pearl Primero Music Town has crisper snare and sounds so much cleaner even without the punchy bass. I moved to cajons when I couldn't have a full set but having played both high end and low end Gretsch/DW/Sonar/Pearl/Ludwig/Tama sets and everything in between, the sound difference is exactly the same, it's all in how the drums are tuned and played. Play what sounds good to you and enjoy it, that makes all the difference.

[@RegebroRepairs]

The expensive one has much more balanced sound, a huge difference. But the cheap one doesn't sound bad, maybe the playing style can be adjusted and not hit as had on the "snare" sound?

[@CajonMaster]

Good point! The Tango cajon is less sensitive but of course sounds very good as well. And you're right, need to adapt the way you play to get the best from the instrument.

[@michaelmasuda7096]

I own the Cantina and Seguiriya cajons from the same Artisan line. The Cantina has a deep bass tone and has an angled faceplate that’s easier access. The Seguiriya has THE TASTIEST snare tone ever. Nothing compares to it. But it is not as bassy as the Cantina. Both are exceptional instruments. If they could merge the two with the best features of both, that would be most welcome but I’m glad I have these. They are definitely worth checking out, and are a lot cheaper than the Fandango or Martinete models. Bear in mind that I made my first cajon, got it signed by Rubem Dantas because I showed him how to change the pitch with my left foot back in 1995. Now everyone does that. The next cajon I bought was a used one for $30. I put the strings in it to give it a rasp. It was stolen in 2015. Oh well. That’s why I bought these Meinl cajons. They are great!

[@CajonMaster]

Hi Michael, thanks for sharing this story, I would love to see the cajon signed by Ruben Dantas :) I have the Cantina Line and it's one of my favourites, you can see it in most of my recent videos. I think it has everything I need in one cajon. Good bass and slap and the angle in the front it's a great idea! The Seguiriya it's also great. You should check out the new Cantina line Subwoofer, it has a great bass sound and a different design, worth checking. Keep enjoying this beautiful boxes ;) thanks again

[@adriantolarba9630]

Wow how i wish i could have a cajon like u sir i really want to have a cajon but money is d problem im from the Philippines sir. I always watch ur video wish i could play like u.., 😍😍😍

[@backyard3749]

Just heard about these and clicking around to check them out. I suppose that when choosing, it is just like buying speakers for your stereo system (or headphones). Buy what sounds best to you (not what others say). If you are lucky, you can get the $200 instrument. If that sounds fine to you, great! There is no reason to buy a Ferrari to drive to work if your Camry does the job for you.

[@CajonMaster]

thanks for your comment!

[@adoesfly9115]

I would say they sounded the same but maybe there was better distinction in the snare on B.

[@CajonMaster]

thanks for your comment 😉

[@matthewdavies4144]

Tbh they are both pretty sweet. I have a Meinl Jam AB which I adore but I think it was about £70!

[@CajonMaster]

Great one! I like the little Jam Cajon ;)

[@drumjunkie24]

Beautiful cajons. I hope to own cajon B some day.

[@Zuhdj]

B with no headphones. The responsiveness and nuance difference is incomparable

[@oleklarinet]

I like the Martinete because of the little more distinct sound, but it is surely not worth that gross price compared to the Tango

[@CajonMaster]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Ole! 😉

[@edzak7001]

How about at $400? Not crazy high or cheap cheap? I am referring to the Kopf Percussion S Series HANDCRAFTED (each unique) here in the United States. Since 2010. They make them with Birch and sound fantastic! They produce them from start to finish ALL under one roof in ONE location in the state of Georgia...of all places. You really need to check them out!

[@CajonMaster]

Hi Ed, I would love to test it. I will check it out ;)

[@nyang1377]

Why do you recommend ear phones when playing Cajon?

[@CajonMaster]

I don't recommend earphones when playing cajon. have I said that? :) where?

[@SteveOLive88]

I like them both. B has a little more bass but A sounds crispy

[@CajonMaster]

thanks for the comment ;)

[@SteveOLive88]

@CajonMaster I just purchased my first cajon and am considering building my next one. Thanks for the amazing content. You have helped me alot

[@ralflang5524]

too much money for an industrially made wooden box...

[@chadspradling7627]

I think the $200 one is the one I would take and save $1,000. It sounds great and throw in some acoustic guitars and vocals and would sound even better.

[@CajonMaster]

Glad you like the tango. It's very good and affordable option. cheers!

[@101Osprey101]

I have a Tango. Absolutely love it. However, If you use a lot of finger rolls when you play, the Limba may be a better choice, the Limba has more snare strings which increases the snare sensitivity (a.k.a. very light taps will still produce a good, distinct snare sound.) and they can be tuned. Another thing not mentioned is the Limba has a special coating on the surface of the tapa which is used for a type of drum roll where you slide your fingers down the face, allowing them to "chitter" over the surface. That coating helps a lot. It's the same reason good tambourines have a surface more like sandpaper.

[@HUMAN8623]

Thank you, Felipe! I have tango line cajon)

[@CajonMaster]

Thanks Mike! 🙏😉

[@topavelka]

Good demo thanks . . . 1000 USD . . . . the difference in sound is about 5-10 percent, I'll take the cheaper one 🙂

[@CajonMaster]

thanks for your comment ;) enjoy the Tango ;)

[@josegueits7653]

What other ones do you have on your website from that line that’s in the mid range of those two prices

[@CajonMaster]

artisan Cantina line! great cajon

[@timotiusasbanu9732]

the sound of the CAJON is tasty and pleasing to the ear

[@CajonMaster]

glad you like it ;)

[@fernandoramoa7079]

not one is better than the other one but rather different. It's the same argument as always with expensive vs cheap. Same happens with, say acoustic guitars (there's a video of a versus on a $ 275.000 nylon string guitar, check it out!) People throw the usual arguments: materials, brand, character, blah blah... lt's all about the SOUND; which, in the end, is very subjective; it's all about what you LIKE. Particularly if you pretend to convince me to drop $1.000 more for something that sounds different rather than better, forget it my friend!!

[@CajonMaster]

Thanks for your comment Fernando. Which one has a better sound/tone for you?

[@johnaustin1825]

Ridiculous price for a 'posh box!'

[@chrislabish]

It's solid wood man, do you know anything about wood instruments?

[@shadowhenge7118]

Its like jeans vs pre worn designer. They both cover what you need them to.

[@miceymolander]

Perhaps it depends on what sound you want to achieve. You can certainly hear the snare with B.

[@CajonMaster]

Good point! Thanks for you comment 🙏😉

[@SwordCymbal79]

The $1200 cajon does Not sound $1000 better. Not even close. I have owned 5 different cajons and played several, but my Gon Bops Alex Acuna edition is by far the best best I’ve ever played and it’s only $400 Great video!

[@CajonMaster]

Glad you like the video! Thanks for leaving your thoughts 🙏

[@Dems-fk8sh]

The snare of the B-model has more undertones of maracas. The snare of the A-model is more straight and punchy.

[@CajonMaster]

I know what you mean. Is because of the amount of strings in the inside, 20 strings!

[@circedge]

I don't even know what a cajon is supposed to sound like. But the cheap one sounded much more versatile. You could get a bass drum sound, snare and congas out of one box and the expensive one sounded like hitting a table.

[@CajonMaster]

Thanks for your comment. It's good to have your feeling on that. The tango (cheap) is great cajon for the price ;)

[@acehole6668]

I'm with you on this one. I've played cajon for a few years now, and that cheaper one had a much fuller sound. If you're playing in an acoustic act, you need to be able to fill the lower end frequencies. If you're just responsible for percussion in a full band setup (that has a standard kick drum), I can see where the slightly more focused sound of the more expensive one might be easier to make cut through a bit more. Hard to justify the extra $1,000 for something that could probably be done with eq and compression though. Just my 2 cents though.

[@cctvmusic]

The sound quality of $1200 is good, which is closer to the sound of jazz drums. The researchers' invention is great. I hope they can invent a sound more like a military drum in the future.

[@CajonMaster]

thanks for your comment! ;)

[@skairkrow9800]

Funny, I'm no percussionist but I liked the Tango best. it seemed to have a slightly lower, looser Bass than the Martinete. The Martinete sound (for me) was just tighter. My son-in-law who is a musician says "tighter is better" when it comes to drums. but I personally liked the looser, deeper sound of the Tango.

[@CajonMaster]

Thanks for your comment ;) cheers

[@miguelmonforte]

Superb Pepote's Meinl cajon. I would love to have one.. Also need to update a bit and be more versatile keeping quality..

[@CajonMaster]

They are great! Which cajon do you play?

[@miguelmonforte]

@@CajonMasterYes, I have one homemade CajonTab-like with removable snare system.. And recently bought Sela Varios on a bargain.. Maybe in the future try to make a new snare head with guitar strings (or Pepote s strings:) to ser how It sounds and try to get the typical flamenco sound (agudos arenosos).. Maybe it is a fun experiment, a Sela with meinl-pepote strings.. And then the most important, my table percussion at work, never fails me:) Cajoneros greetings Master!

[@Panasyukvic]

The face is solid wood!? How is it so sensitive and durable at the same time?

[@CajonMaster]

The front plate of these cajons is made of différent wood layers very thin. This is what gives the sensitivity

[@fartwrangler]

This is so funny. The original cajon was just a wooden packing crate, that someone who didn't play any other instrument would sit on and rap rhythm on at party jams. Now it's been developed into a "special" wooden box that you can pay $1000 - $2000 for, and you have to have pedals, jingles, rattles, snares, and $500 worth of other gear to play. We musicians are suckers. LOL.

[@richardkramer1542]

I think B !! more solid base!

[@CajonMaster]

thanks for your comment 🙏😉

[@paulrenevos]

I was hoping not to hear such a clear difference :-( The $1200 Cajon's bass sounds dryer and lower and there is overall more separation between lows and highs. It's like a sound engineer pre-scooped out all the muddy and unwanted frequencies and built thats into the cajon. A sound technicians dream to Mic up.

[@b1ch0f30]

I like bass of the expensive one!

[@CajonMaster]

me too! ;) thanks for the comment

[@umityorulmaz8963]

i like the grooves,can we have the grooves ?

[@CajonMaster]

Most of the grooves you'll find at cajonmaster.com/

[@paolodeluca3818]

I prefer the cheap one, because the bass sounds heavier. nice video. p.s. 6 times more..not 10 ;-)

[@CajonMaster]

Thanks for your comment Paolo. You're right it was a mistake is 6x more expensive not 10. cheers!

[@earthjustice01]

My guess is A is the cheaper cajone and B is the expensive. Reason. B has a deeper bass and better definition on all the strokes.

[@CajonMaster]

Thanks for your comment Charles. Yes B is the one 👍🏻😉🙏

[@MAC...007]

The more expensive cajon has a solid sound. The cheaper one, the sound is hollow. Unfortunately I play with a cheaper one. Maybe one day I'll have the money to afford a better sound.

[@CajonMaster]

Thanks for leaving your opinion ;)🙏

[@jacobscanlon9311]

I could tell the difference, but it sure isn’t a $1k difference 😅

[@Fangsinurface]

The 200 dollar cajon sounds great and to be honest spending that much on a cajom that sounds practically the same with the exception of a little extra snare is a waste. Ive been playing cajon since i was about 10 yrs old and the 200 dollar cajon sounds just as good (albeit a little less snare)

[@CajonMaster]

thanks for the comment ;) cheers

[@Fletchman1313]

The bass sound on the $200 cajon has somewhat of a tone. The $1200 cajon has a nice solid thump. However, I would stick with the $200 one. But I'm kinda poor.

[@CajonMaster]

thanks for you comment 🙏

[@Savagedbd]

feel like the bass in the $200 one is better but the snare in the 1200 is better if you tossed the snare in the 200 you would have it perfect

[@CajonMaster]

thanks for your comment ;)

[@germangonzalez5455]

my 100$ cajon sound like crap 😢, but man... That bass on the 1.2 meinl... Ohhhh sweet butter

[@CajonMaster]

Yes, it does! Which cajon do you play?

[@germangonzalez5455]

@@CajonMaster I have an EK Percussion

[@UncleDanBand64]

Definitely crisper ghost notes on the expensive one. Worth the price? Hell no!

[@CajonMaster]

thanks for the comment ;)

[@myradioclubuk3321]

well, definitely expensive one sounds better but price difference its too high. B Cajon when you start playing it on sides in last segment of video than you can hear real difference. too my ears anyway.

[@venkneisler]

1200 is the clear winner!

[@davorcihak7330]

You can feel the difference, but there is no way I would buy a cajon for $1,200 because of that. Materials and workmanship are better with the more expensive cajon, but again, the price is too big. Cheaper cajon has more presence but expensive cajon has more mid frequencies. They don't have the same sound and someone would prefer a cheaper one.

[@piotrzaborowski6388]

B have smooth sound. I Like it

[@CajonMaster]

Thanks 🙏

[@kdakan]

Both suck, not enough separation between bass and snare sound, hearing those snare wires on every bass hit gives me a monotonous feeling.

[@davidmortara]

You can tell the difference in tone immediately. The cheaper cajón is voiced higher in the bass with more of a definite pitch. I would find that annoying in ensemble playing. The carcass timbre is alive on the more expensive cajón, whereas it sounds dead on the cheaper plywood carcass cajón. I play a Peruvian-style cajón with no snares and sides of solid caoba (mahogany). I always seek a cajón that I can feel resonate up through my backside. This is important for the playing experience and connection with the instrument. A good cajón should be felt as well as heard. Is the price difference justified? There is always a diminishing law of returns with any artisan instrument. Is a $400 cajón twice as good as a $200 instrument? Yes, usually. Is an $800 cajón twice as good as a $400 one? Probably not. At $1,200, I would be going to the maker directly to have a cajón made to my custom requirements.

[@davidmortara]

I should add that the most critical part of a cajón is the ‘tapa’ or playing surface. The tapa on a $200 cajón will be mass-produced and will feel inferior under the hands. On a more expensive cajón, I expect a tapa that feels great and responds to my touch. While a beginner should aim to purchase the best instrument they can afford, $1,200 is only a justifiable price for professional players. Musically speaking, one can say quite a lot just drumming on a tabletop - that’s a fact!

[@glebkuz12]

B sounds better. Because snare sounds is not so deep. And it differs from center hit

[@CajonMaster]

thanks for your comment ;)

[@zetaritari]

i actually liked more 1200$ one it has more rich sound.but those 200$ ones also sound really good imo.

[@CajonMaster]

thanks for the comment zeta ;)

[@michaelwillcutt2619]

Brazil what wood

[@fynn7972]

For me, the biggest difference is that the most expensive one has a lower sound. Other than this, I suppose the feeling of playing it might be more comfortable. The less expensive one could be better in certain circumstances. Ex: If you prefer the snare sound in a Cajon, the cheaper one is your first choice and it will do a better job than the most expensive one could ever do. But personally, the most expensive one makes more sense in a recording setting because of the lower frequency that will leave more space for other instruments and sound better only because of this fact. If you put a sidechain compressor on the bass with the source being the 40 to 100 hz range of the Cajon, you will have an amazing sound that the higher-pitched Cajon won't be able to deliver using the same technique.

[@Dornpunzel]

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[@dannybuoyuk]

I prefer the sound of the cheaper one!

[@CajonMaster]

Thanks for your comment ;)

[@scottonandrew]

LIked the 200 better!

[@CajonMaster]

The Tango line is great! thanks for your comment.

[@rodnee2340]

The biggest difference I heard was the resonance of the 2000 box was more pronounced. They both sound great though.... For a wooden box.😬

[@CajonMaster]

thanks Rod!

[@lwatterson2435]

"B" is the best sounding

I think you intentionally play the expensive cajon better. This is my thought. Is it really like this?

[@JonathanGrandt]

Hard to really compare without the same exact beat being played.

[@drs-Rigo-Reus]

Waiting for the first person to notice you would not want to sit in andere actual instrument and build a cage around it....

[@russelladams6517]

I like the sound of the cheaper cajon honestly its sounds more crispier and punchier the expensive one sounds more sloppy idk thats how im hearing it lol

[@CajonMaster]

thanks for your comment ;)

[@gustavomelo4998]

Muito Bom seus vídeos

[@CajonMaster]

Obrigado Gustavo! 🙏🙏

[@ashleyseay2871]

I knew it wasB but I like the way you playedA better

[@CajonMaster]

Thanks Ashley! 😉🙏

[@Threlgar]

‘B’ is the 1200 cmon because its got a warmer bottom end sound...

[@CajonMaster]

Agree with you ;)

[@JS-xk3wg]

B for sure

[@CajonMaster]

thank you!