Detail 01
14 in. head
Standard caixa diameter. Tuned high and tight, it sits above surdos and cuts through a full bateria.
Product detailSKU #1274115063343
MEINLCaixa Silver 14 x 16 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 14 x 16 caixa in silver, priced for players stepping into samba batucada or a school percussion section rather than pro touring work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Samba school lines needing a bright, cutting top-end voice
- Percussion ensembles adding Brazilian repertoire on a budget
- Drummers exploring batucada without a pro-level investment
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a shallow, dry caixa voice
- Anyone needing a kit snare — this is carried, not stand-mounted by default
- Touring pros who need hardware built for nightly load-in
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.
Detail 02
16 in. depth
Deep shell adds body and sustain under the crack, so it carries outdoors better than a shallow marching snare.
Detail 03
Silver finish shell
Metal-look wrap stays visible in a moving line and wipes clean after street play.
Detail 04
179.99 price
Entry-to-mid tier. Expect a usable shell and heads, not boutique bearing edges or premium snare wire.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A sling or shoulder strap is what makes this playable standing — budget for one.
- 02Caixa lives at high tension; plan on retuning heads over the first weeks.
- 03Snare-side response varies with wire choice — a wire swap is a cheap upgrade.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this as a regular snare drum on a stand?
It will mount on a stand that opens to 14 in., but the 16 in. depth makes it deep and boomy compared with a kit snare. It is built for carrying.
02Is it loud enough for outdoor street playing?
Yes. That is the point of a caixa — high tuning plus a deep shell gives it volume and cut in an outdoor line.
03How do I tune a caixa?
Much tighter than a kit snare. Bring both heads up until the drum speaks with a short, high crack rather than a ring.
04Does it come with sticks?
Plan on buying caixa sticks separately. They are thicker and heavier than standard drumsticks.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gray
7 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51274115063343
- Prop65
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Diameter
- 14" (35.56 cm)
- Depth
- 16" (40.64 cm)
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