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Gon Bops Alex Acuna Signature Cajon

This cajon comes with a free bag.
Born in Pativilca, Peru, Acu±a played in local bands from the age of ten, and moved to Lima as a teenager. At the age of eighteen he joined the band of Perez Prado, and in 1967 he moved to Puerto Rico. In 1974 Acu±a moved to Las Vegas, working with artists such as Elvis Presley and Diana Ross, and the following year he joined the jazz-fusion group Weather Report, appearing on the albums Black Market and Heavy Weather. Acu±a left Weather Report in 1978, and became a session musician in California, recording and playing live with (amongst many others): Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, Ella Fitzgerald, Jim Walker, Chick Corea, Whitney Houston, Pl¡cido Domingo, Phil Keaggy, Sergeant Petter, Sam Phillips, former Weather Report bandmates Wayne Shorter and Joe Zawinul, Herbie Hancock, Carlos Santana, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Beck, Roberta Flack, U2, and Al Jarreau.

- 20"H x 14"W x 12.5"D.
- Handcrafted in Peru from Peruvian mohena
- Beautiful lacquer finish
- Matte-finish face
- Partially adjustable faceplate
- Dovetail corners
- Rubber feet
- Includes free carry bag
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Homemade and handmade beauty!
submitted12 years ago
byVismark Ramos
fromPortland, OR
For beginners, intermediate, and pro players; this cajon is simply amazing! If your looking for a great tradition Peruvian style cajon (no snares), get this one!
My first cajon
submitted13 years ago
byStephen Bracciotti
fromYork, ME
Being a novice in the world of cajon playing, I did quite a bit of research and comparison on-line.I learned that the Latin American cajon is a little different than those used in Flamenco. The difference being the Latin one does not have a wire snare that sympathically vibrates. Given my budget and my love of Latin music, I opted for one without the snare when I came across a video of Alex Acuna discussing and demonstrating his signature cajon. I made the choice and took delivery on the Gon Bops Alex Acuna Signature Cajon. It is a beautiful instrument with lots of variation in tones. A rich bass and high end that can mimic a rim shot on a snare drum.The adjustable front plate gives options on the tone as well. The looks of this instrument is astoundingly beautiful; rich mohena wood sides, top and back and a light responsive front plate for the playing area. I would recommend this to anyone wanting a truly fine cajon rich with the Latin sound. Handmade in Peru.
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