Meinl Percussion Cajon, MADE IN EUROPE — Sit-On Box Drum, Snare & Bass Tone
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- Condition
- New
- Color
- Natural/Wine Red
- Style
- With Bag
- Model
- BC1NTWR
- Dimensions
- 12 x 12 x 17.25 in
- Weight
- 10.9 lb
- Material
- Baltic birch
- In the box
- BagCajon
- Warranty
- Official two year meinl warranty all meinl cajons carry a two year manufacturer’s warranty when purchased from authorized retailers.
Features 8
- 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
- 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.
Specs 21
| 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 |
| Brand Name | Meinl Percussion |
| Model Number | BC1NTWR |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Manufacturer | Meinl USA L.C. |
| UPC | 840553082517 |
| Item Highlight | Includes Bag — Baltic Birch Wood, Full Size, Rear Sound Port, Silicone Feet — For All Skill Levels and Settings |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 17 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Set Name | Cajon Drum with Bag Bundle |
| Item Type Name | 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 |
| Part Number | BC1NTWR |
| Sound Profile | Balanced |
| Body Material | Baltic birch |
| Item Dimensions | 12 x 12 x 17.25 inches |
| Item Weight | 10.9 pounds |
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Very nice Cajon especially at this price... see my added Update
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
Great Cajón to Own
Color: Natural/Wine Red
Style: With Bag
What great fun and good quality! Having no experience with cajones, the price of this cajón is as stated. Good quality and great sounding! So easy to play if you have percussion experience and I can see why it can be so much fun! Great quality on the bag and highly recommend it. I look forward on in learning to use the cajon.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2025 by Raul Rodriguez
Meinl Cafe Cajon for my wife
Color: Natural/Wine Red
Style: With Bag
I just received my CAJON.... and it looks ¡GREAT! Just as expected Greetings to all I must say I was skeptical and a bit hesitant about purchasing this musical instrument online. I am a musician (bass, classical guitar, charango) & it is my preference to purchase my instruments at the store. You know, that feeling of trying out the instruments before you buy kind of thing. Anyhow... I opened up the box &, I must admit, I was surprised by the quality of the gig bag. ¡Superb! ... Not the cheap quality material you find anywhere. Very rugged & well made. Very spacious by the way. The cajon fits perfectly in the bag. NOW, the CAJON (kah-hOwn).... BEAUTIFUL. The wine red finish makes it look sharp. He he he he. Just as expected. It completely met my expectations. Yes, I had some cajon time right there for about 5 minutes. It's got great sound. Very clear & deep where it's gotta have it. The snare is clear, also, and not over the top. Overall, this is a great product. I am very satisfied with it. BTW... it's not for me, but my wife. It's a gift for her. She loves percussion instruments and she's been asking me for a cajon for the longest time ever. I'm sure she's gonna love it. Gabbo
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Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2016 by Gabriel A.
Good if you are OK with not having adjustable snares
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
Its always in tune! The right height. Adds a nice touch to your perfomance.
Color: Natural/Wine Red
Style: With Bag
Great addition to my duet gigs and I can even stow some cords inside to transport.
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2025 by magicjackatx
Love it - snare or base beats are easy as 1-2-3
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
Great fun Cajon ... nice folks and nice prices
Color: Natural/Wine Red
Style: With Bag
My first Cajon and I am having a ton of fun with it.
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2026 by Texas-Writer
Bang for the Buck
Color: Natural/Wine Red
Style: With Bag
AA Meinl is quickly becoming one of my favorite percussion companies. I've had the opportunity to use one of their cajons in the past and thoroughly enjoyed it and was impressed with the sound that this wooden box was making so when it came time to purchase my own cajon there was only one brand that was on my mind. My needs didn't require one of the high dollar options but the economy birch cajon met everything I was looking for PLUS an included carrying bag which was a big reason that I chose this model. Once I received it I was more that satisfied with the quality of this instrument. It was attractive, well made and sounded great. At some point I may upgrade to one of the higher end models but for now this cajon will more than suffice and when I do upgrade it will be AA Meinl.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2018 by Nicole R Keller