Open Box WalkaBout Odyssey Drum Level 1

The drum is good but beware the company that makes it has very poor customer service! you cannot get hold of anyone by phone and they take weeks to get back to your email. I would say better to buy used or look elsewhere. Guitar center stands behind their products so you wont have a problem with them, it is the manufacturer of the drum that is unresponsive.

I love the Walkabout! I play in an acoustic duo and had been playing conga and djembe. While it does not have the low boom of those drums, the walkabout is versatile and easily portable. I am still learning this new instrument, and am excited to improve with it.

Was shopping for a cajon to add some rhythm to an acoustic / limited sound system band. Was looking for a combination of great sound, versatile, and easy to transport to venues (which is often difficult for single percussion). Came across this beauty, and I was entranced by its ingenuity and amazing sound quality. It also has something seen in very few cajons: an isolated snare you can remove! Add to that the overall look of standing up with the guitarists and other musicians, tapping out a solid cadence or riff. No other product I have seen gives you this kind of versatility. I've been surprised by the sheer number of people who have shown interest in my new drum, and it is a lot of fun showing off everything it can do. The only thing resembling a downside I could give it would be the limited low-end when playing pure-acoustic, but the LR Baggs pickup provides a solid thump even through a small amplifier without any additional post-processing. All in all, this is a great instrument and so much fun to play.

I mostly play bass and a little guitar, but every now and then I'm called on for percussion. I'm not coordinated enough for a drum kit (and wouldn't be likely to have one on me), so I usually play cajon. That is, until I discovered the WalkAbout drum. The WalkAbout Odyssey comes with both a pick up and internal microphone which picks up every little sound and makes it useful on stage, and in the studio. Everywhere you hit, tap, or rub it you get a different sound, and because it's plugged in, you don't have to sacrifice touch to be heard. I've found it to be far more versatile than a cajon, super portable (rhythm for the journey), and the perfect addition to my repertoire.

Saves money at the Chiropractor! Why didn't someone think of this before?