Detail 01
15-3/4 in. wide, 6-3/4 in. tall, 7 in. deep
Small enough to sit on your lap or a table. Packs into a gig bag with other gear.
Product detailSKU #1315669841719
MEINLBongo Cajon Ebony
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Compact lap cajon with two tuned playing surfaces. For percussionists who want bongo-style hand patterns without a stand or seat.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Playing seated with the drum across your lap
- Acoustic sessions where a full cajon is too loud
- Adding hand percussion to a setup with no floor space
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a sit-on cajon with bass and snare response
- Loud stage volume against a drum kit or amps
- Anyone expecting real bongo skin heads and tone
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Two playing surfaces
Each side is voiced differently, so you get a high and low tone for bongo-style patterns.
Detail 03
Wood body, not skin heads
Attack is drier and shorter than bongos. Slaps crack rather than ring.
Detail 04
Ebony black finish
Dark surface shows hand oils and chalk marks more than a natural wood face.
Detail 05
$69.99
Entry-level percussion pricing. Buy it as a second sound, not as your only cajon.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand or bag included — plan for a case if you gig
- 02Played on the lap, so it needs a seated position
- 03Volume is modest; it may disappear next to strummed guitar
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How is this different from a regular cajon?
It's much smaller and played on your lap rather than sat on. Two surfaces give bongo-style high and low tones instead of bass-and-snare.
02Do I need a stand?
No. It's sized to rest on your lap while seated. A stand is optional if you want to play standing.
03Is it loud enough for an acoustic jam?
For a small unamplified group, yes. Against loud strumming or a full band you'll want a mic.
04Can a beginner play it?
Yes. Basic high-low patterns come quickly with open hand technique, and there's no tuning to learn.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Multi-Colored
- Color Finish
- Black
3 detailsSize & weight
- Depth
- 7 inch
- Width
- 15-3/4 inch
- Height
- 6-3/4 inch
