Cajon Comparison

[@PumpkinSeed17]

"LIKE" TO KEEP ATOP! Part 1: 0:08 Schlagwerk 2IN-ONE 0:33 Schlagwerk Fineline 0:52 tre.S lados TRSF 50 Signature "Pulpito" (Snare on)... 1:11 ...(Snare off) 1:31 IME Flamenco 1:51 Schlagwerk Bass Cajon 2IN-ONE 2:13 tre.S lados Black Quilted massiv 2:33 Pepote Maxi 2:56 Sela Masterpiece massive 3:18 Meinl Pickup Cajon 3:40 De Gregorio Bailaor 4:02 De Gregorio Yaqui Artist 4:22 A Tempo Cintillo 4:45 Soler Flamenco Pino 5:07 PoPercussion Big Bass Box (Traditonal)... 5:30 ...(Snare)

[@banthafeeder]

PumpkinSeed17 thanks.

[@PumpkinSeed17]

"LIKE" TO KEEP ATOP! Part 2: 5:53 Schlagwerk “La Peru” (from 1997) 6:16 Sela Masterpiece / Design Sevilla (Snare)... 6:37 ...(Traditional) 6:59 PRK Castigador 7:21 Sonor Golden Madrone: CAJ P GM 7:43 Dog´s percussion special with Ears 8:03 Dog’s Percussion Rockdog´s 8:21 Dog’s Percussion Rockdog´s with snare amplification 8:43 Valter Percussion BigBox 9:06 Valter Percussion blakbox 6 9:29 Meinl ASL (Arend Schmidt-Landmeier) Trejon

[@banthafeeder]

PumpkinSeed17 thanks for putting in the work.

[@stormin1158]

Very helpful demo. Loved the foot work you demonstrated on various cajons especially on the Schlagwerk Fineline 0:36-51 "May the sock be with you" !!!

[@Isosceles1]

6:38 That's the best sounding cajon I've ever heard. Very conga-like.

[@alFrumpus]

You've done a GREAT service to all percussionists who are looking for a good sound-comparison. Thank you so much, David!

[@kahnibra9669]

6:36 coolest transition ever....

[@deadlydorock]

thank you, David! Incredible patience and talent from you...to let us hear the differences (and similarities) between all these different models. I've got some homework of my own!

[@prometheus23c]

Amazing video. Thanks for taking the time to make it!

[@decajones8951]

Great comparison! I love the cajón as home percussion for spontaneuous jams - low cost, undestructable, great for kids to learn and to use as a seat when needed...

[@horsemileyluver]

+DeCajones When guitar players complain of backache and their legs hurting from standing, cajon players everywhere smile smugly.

[@m.sieniawski]

Thank you that was honestly by far the most useful 'buying cajon guide' video I found on the internet :)

[@nedro53w54]

Michal Sieniawski here’s another to consider: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJCWfWSbepWhaqs

[@stevievaughne2770]

Great video,thanks,it will help me decide on which timber to use when i start building them,cheers DAVID.

[@heveag]

love the DG De Gregoro Cajon..sound amazing

[@WiLdHaCk3r1]

never been so interested to stare at a person's crutch area. amazing vid haha

[@TheYucaseca]

Thank you so much for making this video. I’m in the market for a cajon. Mainly playing Cuban music with a couple of rumba flamenco and a few reggeton tunes. Hard to come by a straight no nonsense comparison video. Good job!

[@maolanlaoren8801]

I like the bass of 0:08, 1:51, and 8:43!

[@abelacuna6890]

it's a distinct sounds of cajon but the Peruvian cajon "A TEMPO" is a beautiful sound and unique, is only Wood sound Min 4:23.

[@danielutzu2000]

By far the best Cajon Comparison video on youtube!! BY FAR!! Also probably the only one that goes through that many Cajons: precisely 27. Gives a very good idea of how they sound and very useful for who, like me, wants to buy one but doesn't know which one. And unfortunately I don't have a mnusic store that sells them nearby so I'm kinda' stuck with what I see on youtube and read on various websites. I'm only speaking for myself: this video helped me a lot to understand better how these various Cajons sound. Also very helpful that you play the same sequence on all of them; makes it a lot easier to understand the differences between them. Thank you! Very good quality content. Extremely helpful. I can't but subscribe and like this. And of course, watch it a few more times :D Cheers!

[@b00i00d]

Thank you so much for this video! Fills a great and much needed gap!

[@RaagTaal]

Just Fab! Thank you for sharing your wisdom. All the best to you!

[@RonSafreed]

Sounds like a combination of snare&tom drums of a set & also hand drums like congas&djembe!!!

[@michaelhicks5150]

The one at 5:08... OMFG! 😵 teh bass!

[@Khasod]

This is an amazing instrument. Nice video.

[@xxkornmetalxx]

that was a lot of cajon

[@Fangsinurface]

Great latin style drums. This was a good demo vid but it would have been nice if the names of the drums had been displayed on the screen for those that are new to the cajon.

[@nedro53w54]

Fangsinurface here’s a review with names, prices and links: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJCWfWSbepWhaqs

[@MrDcseltzer]

Such a simple thing......but sound so different. I think people should just make their own....so easy

[@instrumentenfreak]

wow - this is sooo helpful! Many thanks!

[@Madz3694]

Playing these for a long time must be killer on your back. He must have good posture.

[@rommelrivera1186]

The Design Sevilla Traditional at 6:37 is the best one of all. I wish I could have found that one for sale somewhere. I wanted a classic Peruvian cajón with no snares, but unable to audition one, I opted to get the Gon Bops Alex Acuña Limited Edition. It arrives tomorrow. The snares are minimalistic, so I hope I can enjoy plenty of natural wood tone without too much rattle.

[@innersim]

Wow amazing teacher!

[@TRImetros]

great video ..i d like to see the inside placement of the strings at each cajon also

[@6L6wear]

You make it look so easy! I've tried these - and not being a percussionist, lets just say I'm not allowed back in the drum dept any more.

[@sonntagbeiomi6960]

5:07 sound otherworldly, I know what I'm buying after my next job payout

[@swanhildm]

Das Sela Masterpiece Sevilla! Kostet auch nur popelige 429 Euro, die ich nicht habe. Nr. 2: A Tempo Cintillo, dass finde ich nur nirgendwo. Muss ich wohl bei meinem Meinl Burlwood bleiben, was ich übrigends nicht annähernd so schlecht finde, wie es immer gemacht wird. Schön, wieder Geld gespart ;-)

[@JQOAL]

Ridiculous playing! Also very helpful since I'm looking at purchasing a Cajon.

[@BenPlays482]

oh man where do I find a Dog's Percussion Cajon. Loved that one

[@gp680]

0:33, 2:33, 4:22, 5:07, 6:59, 8:43 those are all my picks I'm just starting in this Cajon style of drumming if any have these please tell me how they are the ones listed from me hit me the hardest so its hard to pick uhhhh!

[@whcoy]

Awesome. Thank you for posting.

[@muhrvis]

Thanks for doing this it is pretty helpful to get the sense for the timbres.

[@batakarojo]

¡Gran video! great video, greettings from El Salvador.

[@antiago1983]

The PoPercussion Big Bass Box is epic, the bass seems a real big bassdrum.

[@chrisimonfernandez]

gracias a ti por enseñarnos muchos cajones, es que no sé todavia cual voy a comprar! un saludo desde francia cristina

[@walchum]

for goobergabe03 : the basic Cajón is the peruvian..the one David plays at 4:22.

[@racji92]

Wow~ every carjon's different sound!

[@cedke007]

"6:37 ...(Traditional)" -> is there more information about this one? Anybody knows about cajons with this sound?

[@denisgrenier5889]

PhoxTone cajons are handmade and hands DOWN the BEST cajons you can buy.

[@uduboy]

Wonderful David - Beautiful Job. Thank you.

[@wiki3wiki3]

one of the best shoot out videos I ever saw regardless of the instrument. Are any of these tunable or adjustable for different pitches? I don't mean the foot damping pitch bend but the steady pitch? I stuck an sm57 inside one of these at a party on just the mic vinyl bag it came in. It sounded amazing.

[@OdaKa]

I'm not a fan of the constant snare noise that is present no matter where you hit it on the front with some of these. Is it okay to flip it upside down or something to get away from the snare sound for the ones that have the snare mounted at the top? I know some people make cajons with a separate sound chamber for the snare and the bass sound and that's pretty neat.

[@C0MYJ4VI]

The last ONE!!!! its awesome

[@RandomJoiceTV]

I need one. This is too awesome.

[@AtLaw40]

This is really something. Really cool video.

[@timnewman1260]

Still a great/informative video THANKS!

[@KalimbaSpirit]

Hi David, I really enjoyed this video. Which would you recommend? I had a Fat Congas String Cajon but it was stolen from me. I'm looking for something very similar with the larger playing surface area. Perhaps 18 inch but not a Bass Cajon....thx

[@guilima31]

Congrats! You made a really good job!

[@TroySchulz]

Have you played the Meinl Jumbo Subwoofer Cajon? If so, do you have a video?

[@michaelwillcutt2619]

I set in a music store played on all the display cajons None of same models sounded alike after making a few out of baltic birch both had different sounds its wood plywood glued hard to get consistent sound from it

[@NMages20]

so depending on where he hits the box it makes a different drum sound?

[@alexesser9880]

I have a Meinl Pickup Cajon too! I was wondering how to get rid of the buzz when you hit the lower tones?

[@mebinmathews2974]

with the following Three models of Pearl Cajon's 1) Pearl Cajon PBC 512TF 2) Pearl Cajon Brush Beat PCJ 633BT 3) Pearl Cajon Cyclone PCJ-647 CYC which one do you suggest for a Beginner..? if not the above three kindly suggest one of the best ones..

[@ThisGuyIKnow69]

@milosjanata Yeah, agreed. I too like the ones with better separation between the bass and snare sounds. I also like the ones where there's no snare too.

[@monchilloification]

Have you tried Mario Cortes? Not the one from Latin Percussion, but the ones from Spain.

[@Enrique-uu2qq]

Wow ! The ATEMPO cajón .

[@ALS1994yippee]

@6L6wear - Hahaha what did you do with it?!

[@NorroTaku]

add a 0:00 start to the description and youtube will take your timestamps and display them on the time bar

[@hawkrider88]

Thanks so much for the effort to do this. The only thing that would have helped would have been to include the name of each on the screen. So...what is the darker one at 4:29? And David, any favorites? Thanks!

[@davidharrison7030]

What is the brand and name of the one at 6:38?

[@NS-qj8xj]

Sela Masterpiece / Design Sevilla (without snare)

[@THEfromkentucky]

Any idea where I can buy one of those Sela Sevilla's? I love the sound of the traditional one.

[@bombadillo101]

So what mic setup are you using on this video? Its difficult to see what you're using in front, and are you using either an internal or a port mic as well? Great video, and very informative.

[@ONALTIKIRKALTI]

Very good video, I love pro percussion big bass box!

[@jakeaboo40]

What type of Cajon Box would you reccomend? Do they all have the same sound or is there a difference between them?

[@LanMow3r]

hey david, i was thinking of buying one because i think they're pretty cool. What would you recommend as a beginner cajon?

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

yes there are quite a few that do... Some of the companies David is playing on here makes some or can custom build them for you. My Heartbeat cajon is designed specifically for that

[@MarzioBenelli]

Bravi!!! Thanks for your very pro add!!

[@faniaman]

One of the best cajones out there is made from Percusion Real (PR), from Peru. Great sound with a lot of projection. check them out.

[@technoalah]

Amazing drumming, period!

[@guil_juliao]

This is an amazing demo. Your playing is also monstrous! As far as sound I like the PRK Castigador the best.

[@lxmzhg]

This is a great way to develop a hunched back.

[@davidbento9459]

Chiropractors invented this!

[@deekfrog]

David, from your playing experience, which one has the best sound and feel? Actually your top three. Thanks

[@phenoumene]

La Peru ! meyor siempre !!!! (desde 1997 ^^)

[@quintonharrison5764]

What was the brand of the second box you used? I am a drummer for my church's praise team and was looking for one. And I like the second one best. What one would you recommend? Anyone who reads this please help. I want the best quality for my church.

[@levinchau6397]

description plz

[@markitos405]

De Rekena no hay verdad??? Me han hablado muy bien de ellos.... Aunque PRK es buenísimo.....

[@jakeaboo40]

When buying a percusion box or Cajon what type would you reccomend getting im just startin to play the Cajon but what would you reccomend?

[@mrbsred1]

Has anyone got any recommendations for a good cajon for under £100. The meinl have different versions and I'm confused which it the best. Pearl sound great but are out of my price range. Also, I looked for cajon pickups (to buy separately, but can't seem to find any in the UK

[@MrMilongaband]

Nope. Most of what you'll find in that price range are garbage. You would seriously be better off building your own cajon.

[@mrbsred1]

MrMilongaband After lots of research I have found this not to be true. The quality of wood is the most important, the second is the design of the snare. I've heard a few homemade cajon's and none sounded convincing in tonal quality. Sela cajon's sound amazing and mine cost £117. I'm so happy with it and it sounds great in our acoustic sets.

[@StarboundSound]

mrbsred1 www.americanmusical.com has a cajon for around $100 and accepts payments, they have an ad out showing a 4 payments of $24.95 , no credit checks just make that 1st payment and they express ship it to you the same day, free shipping too, cant beat that! I get nearly all my gear from them for my DJ/audio services sideline business

[@cajonmarcosbrandao]

Parabéns....vídeo riquíssimo!!!!

[@LeciaLouise]

There are so many ! What is the one at 4:29 min? Thanks. Nice playing. Thanks for the demo. What do you think of MP ones? I did not see a demo.. Thanks

[@catman3443]

Nice vid, just wondering about technique: To vary the sound do you push in with your foot or just run it down the surface of the cajon?

[@heyitsalfe]

awwwesome, i want one. good editing

[@josefino72]

So what do suggest for Flamenco and for Peruvian music?

[@saizcarlos8]

qué ritmo está tocando aquí? es una bulería. No tengo mucha idea. Gracias

[@OdaKa]

Cool. thanks for the reply. I'm looking into building my own and I'm just trying to get a feel for what's available/practical.

[@jchang911]

@bombadillo101 im guessing he has two shotgun mics. one in the back for bass and one in the front for the highs and mids as well as his hand slaps

[@TheLivingChibi]

whats the first cajon's name... is it a good one? .. yus yus i am a noob ^w^

[@presuntodragon]

Great cajon's selection.

[@MrPagul]

Thanks David. You made this video 5 years ago and it clearly demonstrates the different sounds from each Cajon. Any chance of covering some of the Cajons available now ? If not - thanks anyway for all the hard work you put into making this video in 2010.

[@GirlanSM]

plays much like saw. please take a doubt the cajon with a treadmill is better than either with the guitar string? which is the best? I hope to return. thank you

[@AlanM11Drums]

Whats the one called at 1:00?

[@pashasoofi30]

Im 8 years late but its a tres lados cajon

[@justinsteger]

Just curious what you think of the other Pepote cajons. I am in the market for a new professional level instrument for recording and some live playing. I see a lot of the cajons I have been looking at in your video. Thanks so much for this video! I really love the sound of the Cruz Cajon (prk castigator), the Valter, the Schlagwerks and the De Gregorios. What do you think about the Pepote profesional model?

[@LightningClaireFarron390]

Cajon is an instrument originally from Peru :)

[@TheLuridEclipse]

What's that cajon at 5:54?

[@StrigonTeam77]

+TheLuridEclipse see in description, you idiot !!

[@Joe78905]

Schlagwerk cajon la peru

[@contentosono74]

The best comparison on th web! Thanks.