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MEINL Percussion BCA1SNT-M Bongo Cajon

MEINL Percussion BCA1SNT-M Bongo Cajon

Meinl Bongo Cajon

Meinl Bongo Cajon

MEINL

Description

The Meinl Bongo Cajon is uniquely different from a traditional cajon. It delivers the sound one expects from a traditional cajon, but the playing surface has high- and low-pitched areas so it can play bongo patterns as well. The bongo cajon's compact size and light weight make it a perfect companion on the road.
Open Box MEINL Bongo Cajon Level 1
Open Box MEINL Bongo Cajon Level 1

Features

  • Siam oak
  • Features high- and low-pitched tones
  • Compact and lightweight

Specs

7"W x 6-3/4"H x 15-1/2"L

Reviews

4.77

22 Reviews

91%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Awesome Bongó Sound

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Fantastic Little Box

As a percussionist I'm always looking for new pieces to add to my bag-of-tricks. About nine months ago I bought and subsequently returned two rather nice sets of Bongos before settling on this Meinl Bongo Cajon. The weight and portability of the Bongo Cajon make it ideal for the situation in which I use it. The tone variations are surprisingly wide. Coupled with it's simplicity, this instrument has captured the attention of a number of listeners who have approached me after a performance to inquire about the "box". Along with the assortment of Hand Drums, Shakers, Triangles and Tambourine that I use commonly, the Meinl Bongo Cajon is very much part of my "starting line-up".

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

This is neither bongos nor cajon

I have no idea why they would call this a bongo cajon. It has no heads, so it is not a bongo, and it has no snare wires or port, so it is not a cajon. It does not sound like either of the instruments after which is is named. So, it does not get the deep tones and snare sound of a cajon, or the range of bongos, but it does get some nice tones, mostly in the higher range... It is a fun percussion piece to have, but the description is highly misleading. That is what I get for buying it online! I expected something small and portable that would make sounds similar to a cajon and bongos. I got a nicely made, wooden box with interesting, nice tones. Please think of a new name for this thing! It sounds closer to bongos, so maybe "Box Bongos?"

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Best Uses
  1. Accompaniment9
  2. Small Venues7
  3. School Bands3
  4. Soundtracks3
  5. Jazz Clubs2
Cons
  1. None2
  2. Flat Sound1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced7
  2. Novice2
  3. Professional Musician2
Pros
  1. Great Sound9
  2. Sensitive8
  3. Responsive7
  4. Huge Tone5
  5. Versatile5

Reviewed by 22 customers

  • Awesome!

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byMike

    fromOhio

    Really like this for drum circles,acoustic jams and electric jams when I mic it thru the pa. I use a soft small mallet to play. It's much louder and saves your hands.

  • Awesome Bongó Sound

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byWilaquino

    fromPonce, PR

    I am a guitarist but I wanted to buy a percussion instrument that I could take everywhere and accompany on small performances. I bought a very good Cajon but I wanted a Bongo and I saw this wooden one and I loved it. When it arrived I was surprised by the construction and the wood because it is just perfect. I love the sound, the light weight and anyway it's what I was really looking for. Fully recommended.

  • I would buy this product again

    4

    submitted6 years ago

    byDrave the dummer

    fromPA

    I use these for Drum Circles during these uncertain times.

  • Good Quality

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byJason

    fromundisclosed

    Good

  • Overall, I like it

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitted9 years ago

    byDAn

    fromPittsburgh, PA

    Bought this as something my kid can beat on, and I could use for camping and bonfire type events. It has a nice sound if you hit it in the sweet spot. If you miss then it has a much duller tone. It's a little uncomfortable and hard to hold between your knees, but set it on your lap and the tone gets even better, plus you can get some more sounds out of the sides as well. Overall I like it alot. It is an interesting hybrid between Bongos and a Cajon. My kid (2 years old)loves it and can play it all day without fear of him hurting himseld. and he can

  • This is neither bongos nor cajon

    3

    submitted9 years ago

    byMusicfanatic1

    fromGreenville, SC

    I have no idea why they would call this a bongo cajon. It has no heads, so it is not a bongo, and it has no snare wires or port, so it is not a cajon. It does not sound like either of the instruments after which is is named. So, it does not get the deep tones and snare sound of a cajon, or the range of bongos, but it does get some nice tones, mostly in the higher range... It is a fun percussion piece to have, but the description is highly misleading. That is what I get for buying it online! I expected something small and portable that would make sounds similar to a cajon and bongos. I got a nicely made, wooden box with interesting, nice tones. Please think of a new name for this thing! It sounds closer to bongos, so maybe "Box Bongos?"

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