Best Cajons For Beginners
Cajons have greatly increased in popularity since their creation in the 18th century. Despite getting their start in Peru, and being originally used for Latin American & African music, the cajon is now being used by musicians from multiples backgrounds and genres. Its fun and simple design has contributed to its allure from beginners to experts alike. Which is why we wrote this guide to the 4 Best Cajons For Beginners.
Below you can find some of our favorite picks such as the budget-friendly “Best Buy” and our high-quality “Best of the Best” models. Because music is important to you, and because you’ll be spending a large amount of time using and practicing with your cajon of choice it’s critical you get the right advice. So take some time to digest the information below.
For a quick overview, below is our list of the best cajons for beginners. For more in-depth information, scroll below.
Key Features to Look for in the Best Cajons For Beginners
It’s important to consider what kind of playing you intend to put your cajon through. Will it be used for stage performance? Just jamming around the house?
Also be sure to take note of the dimensions we have listed for each cajon. This will affect loudness of the cajon, but also comfortability for the musician playing it.
Best Cajons
♥ Best Buy Award
Meinl is a leader in cajons, so it comes as no surprise that the Meinl Headliner made our Best Buy Award.
When comparing overall cost to quality, you can find no better than the Headliner. A Slam Oak (Rubber Wood) resonating body and front plate make for a durable build and quality sound.
The size of the Headliner is about a medium size at 11 3/4″ wide x 12″ deep x 18″ tall, but has a pretty strong sound presence considering. We wish the bass could have more ‘oomph’, but that’s not so easy on a medium model. Other features include: solid rubber feet, adjustable top corner, a rear port, and a 2 year warranty.
You would be hard pressed to finder a better cajon at a lower price. The Headliner is a budget-friendly win.
The Meinl Jumbo Bass is the performer’s dream.
Forward facing sound ports, a strong and sturdy build, walnut front plate and an MDF resonating body are only some of the great qualities of this cajon, making it easy to see why this is one of the best cajons on the market.
With dimensions of 13.5″ wide x 19 3/4″ tall x 13 3/4″ deep, the Jumbo Bass is for the taller/heavier musician, or someone who simply wants a louder, boomier presence from their cajon.
Everything you could want from a cajon at an extremely fair price-point earn the Meinl Jumbo Bass our Best of the Best Award.
The ST-CJ120B is made entirely of Birch Wood, has an adjustable front plate, and rubber feet. A neat feature about the ST-CJ120B is that it includes a padded seat, and a carry bag. All of this for the cheapest price point on the list – not too shabby.
Although, with a lower price always comes drawbacks. We would say that overall the sound is decent, making the ST-CJ120B perfect for someone who wishes to just fiddle around and not break the bank.
Made from durable hardwood, the Supremo has adjustable snare wires, rubber feet, and dimensions of 19.5 inches tall, 11.5 inches wide and 12 inches deep. Because of its slightly larger dimensions than the Headliner, you are going to get a hair more variation on sound, which is always desirable. However, we feel the Headliner has a slightly better build quality. So it is up to you to determine what is more important to you.
All in all a great cajon from Tycoon Percussion.
