Meinl Percussion Cafe Cajon Box Drum Plus Bag with Snare and Bass Tone for Acoustic Music — Made in Europe — Baltic Birch Wood, Play with Your Hands, 2-Year Warranty, Natural/Wine Red (BC1NTWR)
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Color: Natural/Wine Red
Style: With Bag
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- LEARN TO PLAY IN MINUTES: just sit down on it and tap the front with your hands to create bass and snare soundsno experience needed; a perfect instrument for building the confidence to play percussion
- WHY IT MATTERS: there are fun musical settings that dont require endless practice on a complicated instrument; use the Meinl Cafe Cajon for acoustic shows, jamming with friends, teaching rhythm, or worship teams
- BE SMART: made in Europe with 100% Baltic birch (also used in high-end drum sets for players serious about sound); no cheap, glued-on laminates here
- HAS SNARES: two fixed sets of steel snare wires add crisp, snappy tones for versatile sound
- INCLUDES BAG: comes with a standard cajon gig bag for easy travel; made with strong 600D polyester, light padded walls, and reinforced, fray-resistant webbed handles
- LOOKING UNDERNEATH: silicone feet stabilize the cajon, protect it, and eliminate vibrations for crystal-clear sound; safe on any surface (wood, laminate, carpet, brick, concrete)
- SIZE: 12" W x 17.25 H x 12" D, 7 lbsfull size for any room; built to last with a solid frame for adults and kids (big sibling to the Meinl Jam Cajon)
- THE TAKEAWAY: a European made, full size, durable cajon with punchy bass and crisp snare; perfect for all skill levels and settingsfrom acoustic gigs to dorm room jams
Description
The Meinl Percussion Cafe Cajon is a portable, hand-played percussion instrument, made from 100% Baltic birch for full bass and crisp slap tones. Baltic birch delivers naturally balanced sound with punchy lows and clear highs (it’s used in high-end drum sets for serious players). Two sets of fixed steel snares add crisp tone, while a rear sound port enhances bass and serves as a mic spot. Non-slip silicone feet ensure stability and maximum resonance on any surface. Comes with the Meinl Standard Cajon Gig Bag. Full size but travel-friendly, it's perfect for acoustic music and easy for anyone to play, regardless of age—no experience required. 12" W x 17.25" H x 12" D, 7 lbs. (holds adults). Made in Europe.
Color: Natural/Wine Red
Brand: Meinl Percussion
Material: Baltic birch
Model Name: Cafe Cajon
Item dimensions L x W x H: 12 x 12 x 17.25 inches
Item Weight: 10.9 Pounds
Body Material: Baltic birch
Included Components: Cajon, Bag
Manufacturer: Meinl USA L.C.
UPC: 840553082517
Global Trade Identification Number: 17
Item Weight: 10.9 pounds
Product Dimensions: 12 x 12 x 17.25 inches
Item model number: BC1NTWR
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Date First Available: July 1, 2014
Color Name: Natural/Wine Red
Material Type: Baltic birch
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Color: Natural/Wine Red
Style: With Bag
Ease of use: 10/10 Fun to play: 10/10 Durability: 10/10 Music use: Using it for church and fellowships. Thanks! The Best!
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2025 by Kristjon Dela Cruz
Color: Natural/Wine Red
Style: With Bag
I had never played Cajon, I am a total beginner. I researched various brands and styles and chose this model based on ratings and online information, and its perfect for my needs. I watched video's online to get started playing. Its very well made, has good tone and designed so well that even though I am overweight it supports me just fine while playing and yet is very light weight to haul around. It comes in a VERY nice case to carry it. I have played with the worship team at church several times and people enjoyed hearing it. The regular Cajon player turns out also has this exact same drum and loves it, it was rec. to her by a drummer friend. This is a great beginner drum but can take you much farther than that as you progress. Playing really is a lot of fun!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2024 by skyblue
Color: Natural/Wine Red
Style: With Bag
I previously owned a German Schlagwerk cajon and when I donated it to our church, I found myself looking for an inexpensive instrument to replace it for my home. I tried 3 of the Amazon cajons that were under $130 and had received decent reviews: Meinl Cajon Box Drum with Internal Snares and FREE Bag (BC1NTWR), Sawtooth ST-CJ120B Cajon Birch Wood with Padded Seat Cushion and Carry Bag, and PylePRO PCJD18 String Cajon - Wooden Percussion Box, with Internal Guitar Strings, Full Size. The Meinl has drum snares inside that are not removable (unlike my Schlagwerk) or adjustable. Sadly, this was a deal breaker for me as there was no way to adjust the snare sound. The cajon was well built and had a good carry bag. The Sawtooth was by far the least expensive and also came with a carry bag and a pad for the seat. The pad was ridiculously thin and hard - and provided little if any cushion. The bag was a nice accessory and the cajon was well built. The bass on the cajon was not as deep and the snares were not as crisp as on the Pyle. The faceplate was thicker/heavier and affected the range of sound that I could get out of the instrument. I did turn the screws that adjust the internal guitar strings, but they didn’t make a huge amount of improvement to the richness of the bass & snares. The PylePRO is my personal favorite based on sound. To be honest, the build quality is a bit less than the other cajons (edge above the faceplate could use better sanding) and it didn’t come with a carrying bag, but to me, the sound more closely emulates that of a drumset bass, snare and toms. The image on Amazon has recently changed and it now says “BlueBerry” on the drum face instead of PylePro - I’m glad I bought it when I did :-)
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Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2022 by edmomqby
Color: Natural/Wine Red
Style: With Bag
As you can see from the photos, this is not an under sized cajon. I am 6-1, 195 and find it comfortable. The only Con I can find with this cajon is the snare is noticeable when striking bass note. Of course you cannot expect a $100 cajon(that comes with a $30 or more case) to have the separation and tonal abilities of a $300 cajon. I did find that I needed to adjust the corners, even though Meinl says ready to play no adjustment needed, to suit my tastes. Now for the Pros: Cajon is well constructed, nice rounded edges, rubber feet on bottom, sounds very good, good bass volume(the snare on bass note is not that noticeable to those listening I am told) and includes a really nice case. I find no reason to not to recommend this cajon. Even if the case were not included it outclasses anything near it's price. Look at the finish and the interior construction (visible through the rear port/sound/mike hole) in the photos I have included and I think you will purchase this cajon. Also the case as I said is really nice with nylon web straps for handles, a HD nylon zipper with metal lockable loop, cordura-like woven nylon outer for durability, thin but dense foam padding, and a less abrasive but tough nylon inner lining. Update: I was asked a question and did not reply in time. The question "are the snares adjustable"; No, there are no adjustments for the snares. There are two snares attached inside the cajon. The only adjustment without modifying the cajon is to slightly loosen the top tree screws on the cabinet front corners which will make the snare sound more apparent. For the money I think you will be hard pressed to find a better sounding cajon. No cajon in this price range has adjustable snares that I know of. I Have had many comments on the sound quality of this cajon and it has held up well through many, many sessions.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2018 by Pictureman Pictureman
Color: Light Brown
Style: With Bag
A super nice percussion addition to our home music nook. It's solidly built and has a thick bass sound and a crisp snare. Perfect for acoustic jam sessions. I'm sure you could play a gig with it, too. My six year old grandson loved the fact that he was able to immediately start playing with the grownups.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2024 by emino
Color: Natural/Wine Red
Style: Without Bag
Excellent gift my son loves it. Sounds great!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2024 by Julie S.
Color: Natural/Wine Red
Style: With Bag
I had never used a cajon when I ordered this one, but I'm a believer now. This is a very inexpensive and easy option to add some percussion to your playing. I have seem some use a base drum pedal setup with a cajon, but I just slap it - or have someone else slap it to get the needed percussive sounds. Quality construction, easy to use, no setup, very simple. Sounds good and is priced right. Overall, I am glad to have ordered it and can recommend it to others. Comes with a nice storage/carry bag. Looks nice.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2023 by John T