Detail 01
Baltic birch frontplate
The frontplate is the playing surface used for the center and upper-corner strikes described.

Independent shopping perspective
MEINL’s Jam Cajon uses a Baltic birch frontplate and two fixed snares resting against the inside of that panel. Play the center for low-end punch, then strike the upper corners for snare-style slaps. Its compact, lightweight build suits carrying to acoustic gigs or drum circles. The sensitive internal-snare response gives the playing surface contrasting sounds for establishing rhythm in acoustic music.


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What matters in use
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Detail 01
The frontplate is the playing surface used for the center and upper-corner strikes described.
Detail 02
Both snares rest against the inside of the frontplate for sensitive response.
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Product questions
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No. The cajon has two fixed internal snares.
Strike near the center for low-end punch and the top corners for snare-style slaps.
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