Product Review
The MEINL Subwoofer Cajon features a forward projecting sound port in place of the traditional rear facing style and an internal reflex channel. This results in an enhanced bass note projection, particularly desirable for live and unplugged situations. Fixed internal snare wires deliver a crisp and cutting sound that enhances corner slaps and adds a touch of contrast to bass notes. This Bass Cajon is designed to project immensely deep bass tones that swell with harder playing and provide slight punches behind soft notes, responding much like a kick drum. The internal reflex channel and American White Ash frontplate together deliver a beautiful, slightly sustained bass tone that creates a musical punch behind your playing.
- SUBWOOFER BASS TONE: delivers deep, subwoofer bass—with more thump than traditional cajons—while not overpowering or muddying the highs
- WHY IT MATTERS: deep bass moves people; this cajon brings that power to acoustic gigs while keeping the volume controlled
- HOW IT WORKS: the body and internal bass reflex channels create deeper lows, while forward-facing sound ports project a subwoofer-like bass tone
- HAS SNARES: two fixed sets of steel snare wires add crisp, snappy tones for versatile sound
- DRIVING THE SOUND: an American white ash playing surface responds with warmth and punchiness, while the modern composite body reflects sound for a clean tone
- LOOKING UNDERNEATH: 4 silicone feet stabilize the cajon, protect it, and eliminate vibrations for crystal-clear sound; safe on any surface (wood, laminate, carpet, brick, concrete)
- SIZE: 11.75” W x 19.75” H x 12.75” D, and weighs 11 pounds; it's the Meinl Jumbo Bass Subwoofer Cajon's smaller (but bassy) sibling
- THE TAKEAWAY: subwoofer bass paired with crisp snare tones makes this cajon ideal for acoustic sets, worship music, outdoor jams, and recording
- THE BIG PICTURE: Meinl, a family-owned brand since 1951 in Germany, pairs expert German design with strong builder partnerships to deliver top-quality instruments
