Price: $79.99
(as of Dec 22, 2024 02:55:14 UTC - Details)

The Meinl Percussion Compact Jam Cajon is a portable, hand-played percussion instrument, made from 100% Baltic birch for full bass and crisp slap tones. Baltic birch delivers naturally balanced sound with punchy lows and clear highs (it’s used in high-end drum sets for serious players). Two sets of fixed steel snares add crisp tone, while a rear sound port enhances bass and serves as a mic spot. Non-slip silicone feet ensure stability and maximum resonance on any surface. Compact and travel-friendly, it's perfect for jam sessions and easy for anyone to play, regardless of age—no experience required. 10.25" W x 15" H x 10.25" D, 6 lbs. (holds adults). Made in Europe.
LEARN TO PLAY IN MINUTES: just sit down on it and tap the front with your hands to create bass and snare sounds—no experience needed; a perfect instrument for building the confidence to play percussion
WHY IT MATTERS: there are fun musical settings that don’t require endless practice on a complicated instrument—use the Meinl Jam Cajon for acoustic shows, jamming with friends, teaching rhythm, or worship teams
BE SMART: made in Europe with 100% Baltic birch (also used in high-end drum sets for players serious about sound); no cheap, glued-on laminates here
HAS SNARES: two fixed sets of steel snare wires add crisp, snappy tones for versatile sound
OF NOTE: a 4" rear sound port enhances tone and projection; it’s also an ideal spot for mic placement
LOOKING UNDERNEATH: silicone feet stabilize the cajon, protect it, and eliminate vibrations for crystal-clear sound; safe on any surface (wood, laminate, carpet, brick, concrete)
SIZE: 10.25" W x 15" H x 10.25" D, 6 lbs—compact, portable, and durable; built to last with a solid frame for adults and kids
THE TAKEAWAY: a European made, portable, durable cajon with punchy bass and crisp snare; perfect for all skill levels and settings—from acoustic gigs to dorm room jams
Reviewer: buzzsawddog
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Does what is designed to do!
Review: Picked this up as a birthday present for my 12yo son. I did not check the size because I did not realized they made different sizes ones oops... But that ended up working out for us. He loves to take it to music jams or play from time to time at home.Seems to be well built and has a decent sound.

Reviewer: Esty
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great!
Review: Works very well and I'm a drummer and this is my first cajon. Great price for the quality. Light weight, sounds good. Color and finish are nice. might want to find a taller size to adjust for height and im short. Give the back a bit of an ache after about an hour of playing.

Reviewer: Kyle Waldner
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Fun addition to music room
Review: Really sounds good with an acoustic guitar. It has a nice, loud, sound for the price and is easy to play. Good and sturdy to sit on. The snare can add a layer creativity to a simple instrument.

Reviewer: Kaylin Goldstein
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A basic, decent quality Cajon
Review: One of my favorite places to play drums is on the dash of our car with the music blasting. I was a drummer in high school and have a decent drum kit at home, but I thought it would be good to get something more portable and easier to play. Something that would reproduce the pleasure of playing on the car dash.A while back, I played a quality Cajon - not sure what brand or model - that was part of an interactive museum exhibit and thought, aha, this is what I want!I finally got this Meinl JC50LBNT Cajon after doing a fair amount of research online, and a bit at our local drum shop.Meinl is a German manufacturer, mentioned often (along with Schlagwerk) as a quality European Cajon manufacturer in the reviews I've seen. I tried a few American made Cajons and wasn't really overwhelmed with the sound or feel of the budget models I was looking at, so I took a risk and ordered this Meinl "Jam" Cajon.The Meinl JC50LBNT is a bit smaller (10.25x10.25x15 inches) than the usual Cajons (for e.g. the BC1NTWR which is 15x15x23 inches), so it's more portable - though you are more hunched over while sitting on it to play. It is a non-adjustable "snare" type of Cajon (see photo of the inside) as opposed to "wire" models that use two coiled wires instead of snares to achieve the crisp snare sound. The snare separation between striking the top vs the center of the Cajon is decent, but not as good as some "wire" models I tried. It's decently loud, but not excessively so. Made in Europe with Baltic wood, it certainly feels like a nice, well-made instrument.Generally, I'm quite pleased with how this Cajon sounds: it plays as well or better than the American Cajons I tried in the drum shop, and is cheaper, so it's definitely a recommended value option. I do have to underline, though, that this model, while good quality and value, is still one of Meinl's basic entry-level Cajons, and it doesn't quite reproduce the quality feel and crispness of the Cajon I played in the museum.

Reviewer: Curious Mind
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Toddler Friendly
Review: This box drum is compact, crisp, and well-made. The craftsmanship is minimalist and beautiful. I can play it during the day without worrying about disturbing the neighbors, which is a plus. It is perfectly useful for small settings: at home, performance venue, or church worship service. Most importantly for us, it is toddler friendly! My toddler enjoys slapping this drum and hearing sounds. It is light and easily transportable, with rounded edges on all sides. I can sit on this drum 2 ways (with the drum placed vertically or horizontally on the floor) and jam away. While I am reading with my toddler on her desk, I can adjust the height of my seat (the box drum) by either placing it vertically or horizontally on the floor, making it incredibly versatile for me to accommodate my toddler's growing height. It is a fabulous little drum and I am glad that I took the plunge!

Reviewer: D. Seward
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A steal
Review: This is a cool instrument. I have very little experience with cajon(es?) but wanted to give one a go, so I ordered this on a whim. For the price I don't think you could possibly go wrong. It has a medium-depth bass tone and a convincing snare. There's enough play on the surface where you can vary the tone a bit by moving your hand positions around. I live in an apartment and you can activate the snare while playing fairly quietly, but you can also really get some volume out of it by letting loose. You can also get a nice clacky sound from the side panels - I don't know what drum it would correspond with. Maybe a snare with the rattle disengaged.My biggest concern is that the cajon itself is very lightweight. It holds my body weight but I'm only about 130 pounds. It would definitely hold a bigger person without breaking but I am also worried about bumping it against hard items and stuff because I don't think the wood would resist much damage. At 5'9" I am probably on the upper end of those who can sit on the box without feeling like they are doing some deep squatting. On the bright side, the lightness means it is very easy to carry without getting tired or feeling awkward (that's why it's a "jam" cajon, right?).It's an attractive piece, too, and I would be perfectly happy displaying it / leaving it out in a room.There aren't too many instruments that offer such a fantastic price-to-versatility ratio, so if you're waffling, just go ahead and enjoy this.

Reviewer: Linda Clark
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Nice!
Review: Sounds great and really fun to beat on LOL!

Reviewer: David Bryan
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Nice instrument, but dicey quality control from the factory
Review: We bought this for a gift for my younger son who is already a drummer, but wanted to expand a bit. Nice tone, and well sized for a kid. However, despite a sealed and completely undamaged box (this was not shipping damage!) it had a mashed corner as shown in the photo, so some quality control issues. Dropped at the factory. He wanted to play his gift, so didn't want to wait, and it clearly didn't impact tone, so we kept it, but be aware you may get something that should have never have left the factory.

Reviewer: Gerardo
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Reviewer: Ajrc
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Excellent size, good sound, good price.

Reviewer: Houabaka
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Cajon de bonne qualité, avec un son très correcte, manque un peu de bas mais très bien pour s'entraîner et faire de petit concert

Reviewer: Cliente Amazon
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Perfecto para empezar, de tamaño es ideal, y un sonido espectacular. Lo compré para un regalo y volveré a comprar otro.

Reviewer: F. Todino
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Excellent quality and sounds great. My 8 year old is loving learning how to do rhythm! 😀