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Meinl Percussion Jam Cajon Box Drum with Snare and Bass Tone for Acoustic Music — Made in Europe — Baltic Birch Wood, Play with Your Hands, 2-Year Warranty (JC50LBNT)

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Color: Light Brown/Natural


Features

  • 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 Jam 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
  • OF NOTE: a 4" rear sound port strengthens tone and projection; its also an ideal spot for mic placement
  • 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: 10.25" W x 15" H x 10.25" D, 6 lbscompact, portable, and durable; built to last with a solid frame for adults and kids
  • THE TAKEAWAY: a European made, portable, 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 Compact Jam 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. Compact and travel-friendly, it's perfect for jam sessions and easy for anyone to play, regardless of age—no experience required. 10.25" W x 15" H x 10.25" D, 6 lbs. (holds adults). Made in Europe.

Color: Light Brown/Natural


Brand: Meinl Percussion


Material: Baltic birch


Model Name: Jam Cajon


Item dimensions L x W x H: 10.25 x 10.25 x 15 inches


Item Weight: 1.3 Pounds


Body Material: Baltic birch


Included Components: Cajon


Manufacturer: Meinl USA L.C.


UPC: 840553082494


Global Trade Identification Number: 94


Item Weight: 1.3 pounds


Product Dimensions: 10.25 x 10.25 x 15 inches


Item model number: JC50LBNT


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: November 1, 2014


Color Name: Light Brown/Natural


Material Type: Baltic birch


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • A great starter Cajon
Color: Light Brown/Natural
Very happy with this Cajon. Durable, Playability is amazing, great sound,looks great,light weight, deep bass tone,good sounding snare.A great value for the money.
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2025 by Glen Marcum Glen Marcum

  • Sounds great and quality seems good.
Color: Light Brown/Natural
Great sound love it!
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2025 by juvenator

  • Great Sound & Quality
Color: Light Brown/Natural
This instrument produces a great sound. The quality of the build is excellent. Even the leg pads are screwed into the wood ensuring it's long-term use. Other models only have stick ons. Great product for the value!
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2024 by kjj

  • A basic, decent quality Cajon
Color: Light Brown/Natural
One of my favorite places to play drums is on the dash of our car with the music blasting. I was a drummer in high school and have a decent drum kit at home, but I thought it would be good to get something more portable and easier to play. Something that would reproduce the pleasure of playing on the car dash. A while back, I played a quality Cajon - not sure what brand or model - that was part of an interactive museum exhibit and thought, aha, this is what I want! I finally got this Meinl JC50LBNT Cajon after doing a fair amount of research online, and a bit at our local drum shop. Meinl is a German manufacturer, mentioned often (along with Schlagwerk) as a quality European Cajon manufacturer in the reviews I've seen. I tried a few American made Cajons and wasn't really overwhelmed with the sound or feel of the budget models I was looking at, so I took a risk and ordered this Meinl "Jam" Cajon. The Meinl JC50LBNT is a bit smaller (10.25x10.25x15 inches) than the usual Cajons (for e.g. the BC1NTWR which is 15x15x23 inches), so it's more portable - though you are more hunched over while sitting on it to play. It is a non-adjustable "snare" type of Cajon (see photo of the inside) as opposed to "wire" models that use two coiled wires instead of snares to achieve the crisp snare sound. The snare separation between striking the top vs the center of the Cajon is decent, but not as good as some "wire" models I tried. It's decently loud, but not excessively so. Made in Europe with Baltic wood, it certainly feels like a nice, well-made instrument. Generally, I'm quite pleased with how this Cajon sounds: it plays as well or better than the American Cajons I tried in the drum shop, and is cheaper, so it's definitely a recommended value option. I do have to underline, though, that this model, while good quality and value, is still one of Meinl's basic entry-level Cajons, and it doesn't quite reproduce the quality feel and crispness of the Cajon I played in the museum. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2018 by Kaylin Goldstein Kaylin Goldstein

  • It looks better than the picture, and it sounds good.
Color: Light Brown
I'm not a drummer by any means, but it sounds good. Also it is really pretty.
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2025 by M. Kelly

  • Toddler Friendly
Color: Light Brown/Natural
This box drum is compact, crisp, and well-made. The craftsmanship is minimalist and beautiful. I can play it during the day without worrying about disturbing the neighbors, which is a plus. It is perfectly useful for small settings: at home, performance venue, or church worship service. Most importantly for us, it is toddler friendly! My toddler enjoys slapping this drum and hearing sounds. It is light and easily transportable, with rounded edges on all sides. I can sit on this drum 2 ways (with the drum placed vertically or horizontally on the floor) and jam away. While I am reading with my toddler on her desk, I can adjust the height of my seat (the box drum) by either placing it vertically or horizontally on the floor, making it incredibly versatile for me to accommodate my toddler's growing height. It is a fabulous little drum and I am glad that I took the plunge! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2020 by Curious Mind

  • What's not to love
Color: Light Brown/Natural
This is my first experience with a cajon, but I believe it has good value. More fun and easier to play than my djembe. Seems well made and produces quality sounds. It is compact for travel, but it's not as loud as regular sized cajons. This is good for me since my kids like to play it and I often play at night. Not so good if you want to use it for live performances, but you can always mic it up. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2020 by Shraider

  • Nice instrument, but dicey quality control from the factory
Color: Light Brown/Natural
We bought this for a gift for my younger son who is already a drummer, but wanted to expand a bit. Nice tone, and well sized for a kid. However, despite a sealed and completely undamaged box (this was not shipping damage!) it had a mashed corner as shown in the photo, so some quality control issues. Dropped at the factory. He wanted to play his gift, so didn't want to wait, and it clearly didn't impact tone, so we kept it, but be aware you may get something that should have never have left the factory. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2020 by David Bryan David Bryan

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