Listening and comparing virtually all of the Meinl Artisan cajons through this and many other videos, my two favorites are these two here: the Meinl Tango Line Limba Cajon and the Meinl Artisan Martinete Line Brazilian Ironwood Cajon--ironically the very bottom of the Artisan series and the very top of the Artisan series. The Meinl Artisan Martinete Line Brazilian Ironwood Cajon sounds the most beautiful to me, but since I really can't justify or afford the high expense of that one, I'm very happy to be able to afford my second favorite sounding cajon in the Meinl Artisan series: the Meinl Tango Line Limba Cajon.
Do you think so? I really like both and actually, for the gigs I use a lot the Tango. The Martinete line I use more for studio recording because it's more sensitive.
This point can’t be overstated when it comes to expensive instruments. There are $300 guitars that I love…they sounds great and they play amazing. But they don’t inspire me like my PRSs (which cost well over ten times as much).
@@manifestgtr The real question is: would that PRS still inspire you if it retailed for $300 and would that actual $300 guitar inspire you more if it looked like the PRS?
@@ryanwilson5936 It just wouldn’t retail for that little. The work they put into their Maryland guitars is too intense. They do, however, offer $500 imported models which are *really* nice. Do you play them with quite the same passion as a USA? Maybe, maybe not…depends on your tastes I suppose.
@@manifestgtr I know how much PRS’s go for. Their affordable models are nice and I’d like one very much and I’m jealous of your expensive one lol…. but you didn’t answer my question :) I like to make people think 🤷♂️
Highly noticeable and much better sound coming from the Martinete Line. Pitch is noticeably higher as well as solid/full, producing a generally much more satisfying sound which is probably due to the solid wood contruction. I'm a beginner and won't be able to afford it but I challenge myself to get good so then I'd be worthy of this gem. Thanks for doing this comparison, Felipe! 😍
B for sure. It’s sound was so much more pronounced and separate from each other. But I don’t think it’s a $1000 difference, although it is a beautiful piece of art so certainly that adds much value.
The more expensive cajon sounds distinctly better to me, it's all about the range. That's really hard to hear through a TH-cam video though. I've been playing hand percussion instruments for 30 years and it's still hard to hear tonal differences without playing them, yet, when you play them in person it is noticable instantly. It's often the unusual sounds that you play that make the most difference rather than the basic beats, but the range you can feel makes a tremendous difference when you're a very experienced drummer. It really really makes a difference. I can definitely hear the difference hear, but all of that being said, it's simply not enough of a difference to matter to most people who haven't played for years. But when you play it, you can take feel it, quite distinctly.
I built my own Cajon from scrap wood, hickory, oak and maple. And the Tappa is made from MDF stained with cocoa color stain. I originally made it from polar wood, but I kept having an issue with it creaking down the seams. The MDF is a more solid piece, and is not near as likely to crack. I made it quite a bit bigger than most Cajons. It is 14x24" I am a taller guy, and so it is quite comfortable for me to play.
the Expensive one had a clearer, Deeper Tone, but no sure if it' worth the extra $1000 for my taste.. If it's your professional career, then go for it.
Both have very good separation of bass and snare tones but the Martinete seems to have much tighter punchiness to it that I feel makes it more articulate.
HI FELIPPE - BOTH SOUND GOOD BUT I PREFER THE NATURAL RICHER SOUND FROM THE MORE EXPENSIVE CAJON. I GUESS THE CHEAPER ONE COULD BE MADE TO SOUND BETTER OR RICHER BY CAREFUL USE OF EQ IN THE MIX. KEEP THESE GREAT VIDEOS ROLLING PLEASE ! BEST WISHES - EDDIE - UK .
Just stumbled across your channel now - love these videos and hope you remain active on You Tube. Saw and heard a Cajon for the first time at an intimate concert and loved the sound so much I want to give it a whirl for myself - Not sure if it was a Flamenco or Snare Cajon though! Although a complete newbie to playing any musical instrument, I have always been drawn to percussion instruments and the Cajon seems to be a perfect place to start experimenting - thanks for the channel !
For a more experienced cajon player who would use it often, you would be best buying the higher end instrument. That being said, I prefer the sound of the entry level instrument.
The expensive one has much more balanced sound, a huge difference. But the cheap one doesn't sound bad, maybe the playing style can be adjusted and not hit as had on the "snare" sound?
Good point! The Tango cajon is less sensitive but of course sounds very good as well. And you're right, need to adapt the way you play to get the best from the instrument.
I own the Cantina and Seguiriya cajons from the same Artisan line. The Cantina has a deep bass tone and has an angled faceplate that’s easier access. The Seguiriya has THE TASTIEST snare tone ever. Nothing compares to it. But it is not as bassy as the Cantina. Both are exceptional instruments. If they could merge the two with the best features of both, that would be most welcome but I’m glad I have these. They are definitely worth checking out, and are a lot cheaper than the Fandango or Martinete models. Bear in mind that I made my first cajon, got it signed by Rubem Dantas because I showed him how to change the pitch with my left foot back in 1995. Now everyone does that. The next cajon I bought was a used one for $30. I put the strings in it to give it a rasp. It was stolen in 2015. Oh well. That’s why I bought these Meinl cajons. They are great!
Hi Michael, thanks for sharing this story, I would love to see the cajon signed by Ruben Dantas :) I have the Cantina Line and it's one of my favourites, you can see it in most of my recent videos. I think it has everything I need in one cajon. Good bass and slap and the angle in the front it's a great idea! The Seguiriya it's also great. You should check out the new Cantina line Subwoofer, it has a great bass sound and a different design, worth checking. Keep enjoying this beautiful boxes ;) thanks again
The $1200 cajon does Not sound $1000 better. Not even close. I have owned 5 different cajons and played several, but my Gon Bops Alex Acuna edition is by far the best best I’ve ever played and it’s only $400 Great video!
The sound quality of $1200 is good, which is closer to the sound of jazz drums. The researchers' invention is great. I hope they can invent a sound more like a military drum in the future.
Funny, I'm no percussionist but I liked the Tango best. it seemed to have a slightly lower, looser Bass than the Martinete. The Martinete sound (for me) was just tighter. My son-in-law who is a musician says "tighter is better" when it comes to drums. but I personally liked the looser, deeper sound of the Tango.
@@CajonMasterYes, I have one homemade CajonTab-like with removable snare system.. And recently bought Sela Varios on a bargain.. Maybe in the future try to make a new snare head with guitar strings (or Pepote s strings:) to ser how It sounds and try to get the typical flamenco sound (agudos arenosos).. Maybe it is a fun experiment, a Sela with meinl-pepote strings.. And then the most important, my table percussion at work, never fails me:) Cajoneros greetings Master!
This is so funny. The original cajon was just a wooden packing crate, that someone who didn't play any other instrument would sit on and rap rhythm on at party jams. Now it's been developed into a "special" wooden box that you can pay $1000 - $2000 for, and you have to have pedals, jingles, rattles, snares, and $500 worth of other gear to play. We musicians are suckers. LOL.
The more expensive cajon has a solid sound. The cheaper one, the sound is hollow. Unfortunately I play with a cheaper one. Maybe one day I'll have the money to afford a better sound.
well, definitely expensive one sounds better but price difference its too high. B Cajon when you start playing it on sides in last segment of video than you can hear real difference. too my ears anyway.
For me, the biggest difference is that the most expensive one has a lower sound. Other than this, I suppose the feeling of playing it might be more comfortable. The less expensive one could be better in certain circumstances. Ex: If you prefer the snare sound in a Cajon, the cheaper one is your first choice and it will do a better job than the most expensive one could ever do. But personally, the most expensive one makes more sense in a recording setting because of the lower frequency that will leave more space for other instruments and sound better only because of this fact. If you put a sidechain compressor on the bass with the source being the 40 to 100 hz range of the Cajon, you will have an amazing sound that the higher-pitched Cajon won't be able to deliver using the same technique.
I like the sound of the cheaper cajon honestly its sounds more crispier and punchier the expensive one sounds more sloppy idk thats how im hearing it lol
Well done comparison, love hearing you play! Quite honestly I couldn’t tell much of a difference, certainly for non-professional use there’s no reason to pay $1200 when for $200 I can get something that sounds quite good.
Unbelievable, I'm a Cajon player beginner, I just have about one month with it, which means I do not know as much as some of the experienced people in this field. But, despite my amateurism, I noticed a remarkable difference between the two Cajon actually. The snare and bass sound from the expensive one is much cleaner, clearer, and involving than the cheaper one. Nonetheless, both still sound good
I actually like what I would call the snappiness of the $200.00 Cajon. The $1,200.00 Cajon is obviously a masterpiece of wood and craftsmanship however, do you really want to beat the crap out of something like that as a touring or struggling musician? If you have the $1,200.00 for the masterpiece, just throw in an extra $200.00 and get both. This way you can have a masterpiece and one to beat up. If you don't have the money, just get the $200.00 one and play the hell out of it. Great Video!
Cheap one has a better bass sound But u screwed up by playing them too differently. Full on high hat for the nice one, and a basic, barren beat for the cheap one
I've been playing drums for decades - but my bandmates bought me an inexpensive cajon and told me I have a gig in 3 days. Obviously, I'm looking through TH-cam vids for tips - but this video was interesting. I actually liked the bass sounds of the cheaper model better, but the more expensive model was the clear winner. The "snares" were heard even at low volumes, and the sides had a GREAT conga tone. As someone who mostly plays the drumset, I probably would never need a high-end cajon - but I'd definitely buy one if I were to record in a studio. Thanks for this!
@@CajonMaster Actually I am a intermediate drummer. Few days back I had a gig where I had to play kajon. This instrument was new to me. Then I decided to go online and I found YOU. I took your lessons. And I burned my gig. Thank you so much for making everything easy and effective for me. Best wishes. Lots of love ❤ from India🇮🇳.
Hello, Meinl have a name. But for me their high prices cajons are not in equality with their quality. I tried so much Meinl cajon, but never love the snare side. For me there are not really good artisan. Just a Huge name, because of Cymbals. Since 4 years i moved to Jleiva cajon from Andalousia. And the comparison are not possible. They have true artisan cajon. The DTS system is just amazing. All their cajon and even 200 dollars cajon are amazing, their snare side are out of world. True flamenco sound. One week ago, i order their Jleiva Omeya Master Carbon. An amazing piece of art. For less of 1000 dollars. This is my feeling.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, appreciate that. These 2 cajons are handmade in Spain by the artisan Hernadez Días Pepote (Pepote Percussion) . As I've said, the price is in the artcraft, the contruction and material used to build it. But of course, this is totally a matter of taste and if you feel good and inspired when you play your cajons, this is the most important. thanks again ;)
Don't like B. Sounds like a marching band bass. If you like listening to that kinda stuff, then sure. Perfect robust bass punch on A and more dynamic and lively for a variety of genres.
This was interesting. Since the beginning of the video I was aiming at which one I like the most, not which I thought was the most expensive one, and I think that should always be approach. A more expensive instrument doesn't necessarily equate to you liking it more or it sounding better to you, it all depends on your preferences. Having said that, in this particular case, I like the most expensive one better because, to me, it has more low-end than the cheaper one. Now, I don't think that I like it 6 times more than the cheaper one... so, factoring everything in, I would go with the $200 one. It's still a great cajon, sounds great and, if I'm recording it or playing live with a mic on it and need a little bit more low-end, I can always use EQ to compensate.
thanks for your comment Federico. I like you point. The Tango line is much cheaper but still really good cajon. I would love to listen to your recordings if you get the tango ;)
Honestly Ive been drumming all my life and they both sound like crap. Sell me a $1200 box with that sound and I would be pissed. Is it discernible? Yes. Is it big enough to warrant the price? Not even close.
I guessed correctly. The more expensive one definitely has a tighter low end and cleaner, crisper, more present top end. That said, I sort of prefer the sound of the cheaper one on its own. Hearing them both played in a full band mix might change my opinion.
not one is better than the other one but rather different. It's the same argument as always with expensive vs cheap. Same happens with, say acoustic guitars (there's a video of a versus on a $ 275.000 nylon string guitar, check it out!) People throw the usual arguments: materials, brand, character, blah blah... lt's all about the SOUND; which, in the end, is very subjective; it's all about what you LIKE. Particularly if you pretend to convince me to drop $1.000 more for something that sounds different rather than better, forget it my friend!!
Holy sh*t, the bass separation when he's hitting the high note is incredible in the more expensive cajon, it also sounds crispier at the high end, you can really tell that's a better crafted instrument. I like to think I'm gonna get one someday, but my Headliner will do just fine for now haha
Thanks for your comment! I believe that the price difference is for the sound and also construction (the most expensive is made of solid wood and extra features in the front plate)
At the end of the day it's just a wooden box and these prices are a scam tbh, like with every music instrument. No matter how good the instrument, the player's skills are of most importance.
I think the $200 one is the one I would take and save $1,000. It sounds great and throw in some acoustic guitars and vocals and would sound even better.
I have a Tango. Absolutely love it. However, If you use a lot of finger rolls when you play, the Limba may be a better choice, the Limba has more snare strings which increases the snare sensitivity (a.k.a. very light taps will still produce a good, distinct snare sound.) and they can be tuned. Another thing not mentioned is the Limba has a special coating on the surface of the tapa which is used for a type of drum roll where you slide your fingers down the face, allowing them to "chitter" over the surface. That coating helps a lot. It's the same reason good tambourines have a surface more like sandpaper.
master is a word that never should be used you can not master anything getting good or great at something ok but master what a joke of a word to use, cool video by the way
Thanks for your comment and opinion. The word master is used here for the brand. For sure, I'm not a master :) Just trying my best to help others improve their cajon playing ;)
@@CajonMasterok the bass does sound better on the B. But as a guitar player recently turned cajon player. I have been an ok drummer for about 12 years. Having just played a $120 cajon at my Church this past Sunday every one thought it sounded great . So I guess at the end of the day in the mix of keeping a beat while people are enjoying the music over all I don't see shelling out an extra 1000.00 but like someone else put it if I had a choice of a free one I go with $1200.00. reminds me my folks always bought cheep hams growing up as my older siblings got on their own and gave them gift cards too high quality hams my folks did not like them. Just comes down to preference. The good thing is 99 percent of people if they are into the music they are not going to tell if some guys are beating on a cheaper cajon and be so bothered by a slightly less quality of sound it destroys the whole listening experience. For that matter I say 99 percent of musicians as well just the small group of cajon players may not like it. So for inspired cajon players don't let lack of funds keep you from enjoying playing a cheap one or playing with a group of musicians.
Leave your thoughts here! I would love to know 😉
$200 cajon has brighter sound while the $1200 cajon has a deeper tone
@@russelladams7627 Which one would you choose then ?
@@Dems-fk8sh probably the $200
@@russelladams7627 Great, thank you !
Love the cajon and love your vids.
Listening and comparing virtually all of the Meinl Artisan cajons through this and many other videos, my two favorites are these two here: the Meinl Tango Line Limba Cajon and the Meinl Artisan Martinete Line Brazilian Ironwood Cajon--ironically the very bottom of the Artisan series and the very top of the Artisan series. The Meinl Artisan Martinete Line Brazilian Ironwood Cajon sounds the most beautiful to me, but since I really can't justify or afford the high expense of that one, I'm very happy to be able to afford my second favorite sounding cajon in the Meinl Artisan series: the Meinl Tango Line Limba Cajon.
The difference is you play the more expansive one with 3 times the conviction and feeling.
Do you think so? I really like both and actually, for the gigs I use a lot the Tango. The Martinete line I use more for studio recording because it's more sensitive.
This point can’t be overstated when it comes to expensive instruments. There are $300 guitars that I love…they sounds great and they play amazing. But they don’t inspire me like my PRSs (which cost well over ten times as much).
@@manifestgtr
The real question is: would that PRS still inspire you if it retailed for $300 and would that actual $300 guitar inspire you more if it looked like the PRS?
@@ryanwilson5936
It just wouldn’t retail for that little. The work they put into their Maryland guitars is too intense. They do, however, offer $500 imported models which are *really* nice. Do you play them with quite the same passion as a USA? Maybe, maybe not…depends on your tastes I suppose.
@@manifestgtr
I know how much PRS’s go for. Their affordable models are nice and I’d like one very much and I’m jealous of your expensive one lol…. but you didn’t answer my question :) I like to make people think 🤷♂️
Highly noticeable and much better sound coming from the Martinete Line. Pitch is noticeably higher as well as solid/full, producing a generally much more satisfying sound which is probably due to the solid wood contruction. I'm a beginner and won't be able to afford it but I challenge myself to get good so then I'd be worthy of this gem. Thanks for doing this comparison, Felipe! 😍
thanks Jan!
B for sure. It’s sound was so much more pronounced and separate from each other. But I don’t think it’s a $1000 difference, although it is a beautiful piece of art so certainly that adds much value.
thanks for your comment 🙏 It's a beautiful cajon, you're right!
The more expensive cajon sounds distinctly better to me, it's all about the range. That's really hard to hear through a TH-cam video though. I've been playing hand percussion instruments for 30 years and it's still hard to hear tonal differences without playing them, yet, when you play them in person it is noticable instantly. It's often the unusual sounds that you play that make the most difference rather than the basic beats, but the range you can feel makes a tremendous difference when you're a very experienced drummer. It really really makes a difference. I can definitely hear the difference hear, but all of that being said, it's simply not enough of a difference to matter to most people who haven't played for years.
But when you play it, you can take feel it, quite distinctly.
Hi Asha, I agree with you, it's important to test it first to really feel the sound and different tones ;) thanks for you comment.
I built my own Cajon from scrap wood, hickory, oak and maple. And the Tappa is made from MDF stained with cocoa color stain.
I originally made it from polar wood, but I kept having an issue with it creaking down the seams. The MDF is a more solid piece, and is not near as likely to crack.
I made it quite a bit bigger than most Cajons. It is 14x24" I am a taller guy, and so it is quite comfortable for me to play.
Can see/hear? 😉
the Expensive one had a clearer, Deeper Tone, but no sure if it' worth the extra $1000 for my taste.. If it's your professional career, then go for it.
Good point 👍🏻 thanks for your comment
Both have very good separation of bass and snare tones but the Martinete seems to have much tighter punchiness to it that I feel makes it more articulate.
Thanks for your comment Robert!
HI FELIPPE - BOTH SOUND GOOD BUT I PREFER THE NATURAL RICHER SOUND FROM THE MORE EXPENSIVE CAJON. I GUESS THE CHEAPER ONE COULD BE MADE TO SOUND BETTER OR RICHER BY CAREFUL USE OF EQ IN THE MIX. KEEP THESE GREAT VIDEOS ROLLING PLEASE ! BEST WISHES - EDDIE - UK .
Thanks Eddie! Surely with EQ it can get close , but the natural sound is another story 😉 I will keep on going no worries 🙏🙏
I started with cajons with adjustable strings... now that I know how "off" my sound is when they get loose, I don't think I could ever go back...
Just stumbled across your channel now - love these videos and hope you remain active on You Tube. Saw and heard a Cajon for the first time at an intimate concert and loved the sound so much I want to give it a whirl for myself - Not sure if it was a Flamenco or Snare Cajon though!
Although a complete newbie to playing any musical instrument, I have always been drawn to percussion instruments and the Cajon seems to be a perfect place to start experimenting - thanks for the channel !
Welcome aboard! Thanks for the words! We stay in touch here ;)
The Martinete just has so much more character to it.
Thanks for leaving a comment. I agree with you! I really like the Martinete ;) 🙏
Agreed
For a more experienced cajon player who would use it often, you would be best buying the higher end instrument. That being said, I prefer the sound of the entry level instrument.
The expensive one has much more balanced sound, a huge difference. But the cheap one doesn't sound bad, maybe the playing style can be adjusted and not hit as had on the "snare" sound?
Good point! The Tango cajon is less sensitive but of course sounds very good as well. And you're right, need to adapt the way you play to get the best from the instrument.
I own the Cantina and Seguiriya cajons from the same Artisan line. The Cantina has a deep bass tone and has an angled faceplate that’s easier access. The Seguiriya has THE TASTIEST snare tone ever. Nothing compares to it. But it is not as bassy as the Cantina. Both are exceptional instruments. If they could merge the two with the best features of both, that would be most welcome but I’m glad I have these. They are definitely worth checking out, and are a lot cheaper than the Fandango or Martinete models.
Bear in mind that I made my first cajon, got it signed by Rubem Dantas because I showed him how to change the pitch with my left foot back in 1995. Now everyone does that. The next cajon I bought was a used one for $30. I put the strings in it to give it a rasp. It was stolen in 2015. Oh well. That’s why I bought these Meinl cajons. They are great!
Hi Michael, thanks for sharing this story, I would love to see the cajon signed by Ruben Dantas :) I have the Cantina Line and it's one of my favourites, you can see it in most of my recent videos. I think it has everything I need in one cajon. Good bass and slap and the angle in the front it's a great idea! The Seguiriya it's also great. You should check out the new Cantina line Subwoofer, it has a great bass sound and a different design, worth checking.
Keep enjoying this beautiful boxes ;) thanks again
Tbh they are both pretty sweet. I have a Meinl Jam AB which I adore but I think it was about £70!
Great one! I like the little Jam Cajon ;)
Beautiful cajons. I hope to own cajon B some day.
I like the Martinete because of the little more distinct sound, but it is surely not worth that gross price compared to the Tango
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Ole! 😉
Why do you recommend ear phones when playing Cajon?
I don't recommend earphones when playing cajon. have I said that? :) where?
too much money for an industrially made wooden box...
Thank you, Felipe! I have tango line cajon)
Thanks Mike! 🙏😉
the sound of the CAJON is tasty and pleasing to the ear
glad you like it ;)
Its like jeans vs pre worn designer. They both cover what you need them to.
The $1200 cajon does Not sound $1000 better. Not even close. I have owned 5 different cajons and played several, but my Gon Bops Alex Acuna edition is by far the best best I’ve ever played and it’s only $400
Great video!
Glad you like the video! Thanks for leaving your thoughts 🙏
The snare of the B-model has more undertones of maracas. The snare of the A-model is more straight and punchy.
I know what you mean. Is because of the amount of strings in the inside, 20 strings!
The sound quality of $1200 is good, which is closer to the sound of jazz drums. The researchers' invention is great. I hope they can invent a sound more like a military drum in the future.
thanks for your comment! ;)
Funny, I'm no percussionist but I liked the Tango best. it seemed to have a slightly lower, looser Bass than the Martinete. The Martinete sound (for me) was just tighter. My son-in-law who is a musician says "tighter is better" when it comes to drums. but I personally liked the looser, deeper sound of the Tango.
Thanks for your comment ;) cheers
Superb Pepote's Meinl cajon. I would love to have one.. Also need to update a bit and be more versatile keeping quality..
They are great! Which cajon do you play?
@@CajonMasterYes, I have one homemade CajonTab-like with removable snare system.. And recently bought Sela Varios on a bargain.. Maybe in the future try to make a new snare head with guitar strings (or Pepote s strings:) to ser how It sounds and try to get the typical flamenco sound (agudos arenosos).. Maybe it is a fun experiment, a Sela with meinl-pepote strings.. And then the most important, my table percussion at work, never fails me:) Cajoneros greetings Master!
This is so funny. The original cajon was just a wooden packing crate, that someone who didn't play any other instrument would sit on and rap rhythm on at party jams.
Now it's been developed into a "special" wooden box that you can pay $1000 - $2000 for, and you have to have pedals, jingles, rattles, snares, and $500 worth of other gear to play.
We musicians are suckers. LOL.
i like the grooves,can we have the grooves ?
Most of the grooves you'll find at cajonmaster.com/
I prefer the cheap one, because the bass sounds heavier. nice video. p.s. 6 times more..not 10 ;-)
Thanks for your comment Paolo. You're right it was a mistake is 6x more expensive not 10. cheers!
The more expensive cajon has a solid sound. The cheaper one, the sound is hollow. Unfortunately I play with a cheaper one. Maybe one day I'll have the money to afford a better sound.
Thanks for leaving your opinion ;)🙏
I could tell the difference, but it sure isn’t a $1k difference 😅
Definitely crisper ghost notes on the expensive one. Worth the price? Hell no!
thanks for the comment ;)
well, definitely expensive one sounds better but price difference its too high. B Cajon when you start playing it on sides in last segment of video than you can hear real difference. too my ears anyway.
B have smooth sound. I Like it
Thanks 🙏
i actually liked more 1200$ one it has more rich sound.but those 200$ ones also sound really good imo.
thanks for the comment zeta ;)
Brazil what wood
For me, the biggest difference is that the most expensive one has a lower sound.
Other than this, I suppose the feeling of playing it might be more comfortable.
The less expensive one could be better in certain circumstances. Ex: If you prefer the snare sound in a Cajon, the cheaper one is your first choice and it will do a better job than the most expensive one could ever do.
But personally, the most expensive one makes more sense in a recording setting because of the lower frequency that will leave more space for other instruments and sound better only because of this fact.
If you put a sidechain compressor on the bass with the source being the 40 to 100 hz range of the Cajon, you will have an amazing sound that the higher-pitched Cajon won't be able to deliver using the same technique.
Starts at 1:15
I prefer the sound of the cheaper one!
Thanks for your comment ;)
LIked the 200 better!
The Tango line is great! thanks for your comment.
I think you intentionally play the expensive cajon better. This is my thought. Is it really like this?
Hard to really compare without the same exact beat being played.
Waiting for the first person to notice you would not want to sit in andere actual instrument and build a cage around it....
I like the sound of the cheaper cajon honestly its sounds more crispier and punchier the expensive one sounds more sloppy idk thats how im hearing it lol
thanks for your comment ;)
B for sure
thank you!
I like the CHEAP but there is not enough difference to worry about
thanks for the comment John.
Did he pronounce cahon or Cajon
Pronounce Cahon and it's written Cajon ;)
They both have strong snare sounds unfortunately not much bass and when you consider they're supposed to have both I wouldn't buy either
thanks for your comment ;)
B
Thanks 🙏
Playing Cajon for 30 years and I would use both but if some generous person was giving me the choice I'd take B.
thanks for your comment 😉🙏
$1000 difference
I don't hear a grand difference between them.
thanks for your comment. have you listen to it with headphones?
I hear a difference, but I don't hear $1000 worth of difference. Maybe for the studio, but I prefer the cajon as a live instrument anyway.
thanks for your comment ;)
A best
thanks!
Just don’t see 1200 wood would have to be extremely rare
There's no end to the con jobs foisted on dumb consumers, truly I tell you.
B is more expensive.
thanks for the comment
Well done comparison, love hearing you play! Quite honestly I couldn’t tell much of a difference, certainly for non-professional use there’s no reason to pay $1200 when for $200 I can get something that sounds quite good.
B
B is much more sensitive on the snare response, the bass note is both deeper and punchier, as well as more defined. Both still sound excellent.
Thanks for you comment Austin. I agree with you, B is definitely more sensitive. cheers!
Unbelievable, I'm a Cajon player beginner, I just have about one month with it, which means I do not know as much as some of the experienced people in this field. But, despite my amateurism, I noticed a remarkable difference between the two Cajon actually. The snare and bass sound from the expensive one is much cleaner, clearer, and involving than the cheaper one. Nonetheless, both still sound good
Thanks for sharing your thoughts 🙏😉
OP: My thoughts too. The bass sounds 'tuned' and the snare tops are crisper.
Both sound good though.
One Worth £1000 more . . . I don't know.
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Yeah, B doesn't sound $1,000 or 600% or 6x better than A. Honestly I'd be perfectly happy with the sounds that A makes.
I actually like what I would call the snappiness of the $200.00 Cajon. The $1,200.00 Cajon is obviously a masterpiece of wood and craftsmanship however, do you really want to beat the crap out of something like that as a touring or struggling musician? If you have the $1,200.00 for the masterpiece, just throw in an extra $200.00 and get both. This way you can have a masterpiece and one to beat up. If you don't have the money, just get the $200.00 one and play the hell out of it. Great Video!
thanks for the comment Louis!
Cheap one has a better bass sound
But u screwed up by playing them too differently.
Full on high hat for the nice one, and a basic, barren beat for the cheap one
I've been playing drums for decades - but my bandmates bought me an inexpensive cajon and told me I have a gig in 3 days. Obviously, I'm looking through TH-cam vids for tips - but this video was interesting. I actually liked the bass sounds of the cheaper model better, but the more expensive model was the clear winner. The "snares" were heard even at low volumes, and the sides had a GREAT conga tone. As someone who mostly plays the drumset, I probably would never need a high-end cajon - but I'd definitely buy one if I were to record in a studio. Thanks for this!
surprisingly, the cheapest one feels more melodic than $1200 Cajon.
Thanks for your comment! Good to know you like the Tango, It's a great cajon with a good price 😉🙏
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Hello, Meinl have a name. But for me their high prices cajons are not in equality with their quality. I tried so much Meinl cajon, but never love the snare side. For me there are not really good artisan. Just a Huge name, because of Cymbals. Since 4 years i moved to Jleiva cajon from Andalousia. And the comparison are not possible. They have true artisan cajon. The DTS system is just amazing. All their cajon and even 200 dollars cajon are amazing, their snare side are out of world. True flamenco sound. One week ago, i order their Jleiva Omeya Master Carbon. An amazing piece of art. For less of 1000 dollars. This is my feeling.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, appreciate that.
These 2 cajons are handmade in Spain by the artisan Hernadez Días Pepote (Pepote Percussion) . As I've said, the price is in the artcraft, the contruction and material used to build it.
But of course, this is totally a matter of taste and if you feel good and inspired when you play your cajons, this is the most important.
thanks again ;)
@@CajonMaster exactly, all is a question of taste. Thanks for your answer. Have a good day my friend.
Both suck, not enough separation between bass and snare sound, hearing those snare wires on every bass hit gives me a monotonous feeling.
B has both a brighter and more clearly defined snare, and a warmer and more solid bass sound.
I agree with you. The sound comes with the construction. Solid wood and more strings in the inside. Thanks for your comment Adrián 😉
Don't like B. Sounds like a marching band bass. If you like listening to that kinda stuff, then sure. Perfect robust bass punch on A and more dynamic and lively for a variety of genres.
For comparrising you need to drum the same ritme on both!
Wow, from what I am hearing and feeling a remarkable difference.
What it's the biggest difference for you?
@@CajonMaster for me is the detail of the high soft hits. Pretty fine.
This was interesting. Since the beginning of the video I was aiming at which one I like the most, not which I thought was the most expensive one, and I think that should always be approach. A more expensive instrument doesn't necessarily equate to you liking it more or it sounding better to you, it all depends on your preferences. Having said that, in this particular case, I like the most expensive one better because, to me, it has more low-end than the cheaper one. Now, I don't think that I like it 6 times more than the cheaper one... so, factoring everything in, I would go with the $200 one. It's still a great cajon, sounds great and, if I'm recording it or playing live with a mic on it and need a little bit more low-end, I can always use EQ to compensate.
thanks for your comment Federico. I like you point. The Tango line is much cheaper but still really good cajon. I would love to listen to your recordings if you get the tango ;)
Honestly Ive been drumming all my life and they both sound like crap. Sell me a $1200 box with that sound and I would be pissed. Is it discernible? Yes. Is it big enough to warrant the price? Not even close.
Ridiculous price for a 'posh box!'
It's solid wood man, do you know anything about wood instruments?
I loved both of them. For a starter the 200 cajon would be more than enough.
The Tango line is a good one! thanks Nanina ;)
So what are the ones you have on your website that’s in between the two in the $600 range and what does that sound like?
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Both have great bass and snare . The martinete is more resonant,giving a pleasant overtone..but I don't know if the note sustain is $1000 better. 🤔
I guessed correctly. The more expensive one definitely has a tighter low end and cleaner, crisper, more present top end. That said, I sort of prefer the sound of the cheaper one on its own. Hearing them both played in a full band mix might change my opinion.
Thanks for you comment Anthony! 🙏
on my $12 speakers they sound the same...
not one is better than the other one but rather different. It's the same argument as always with expensive vs cheap. Same happens with, say acoustic guitars (there's a video of a versus on a $ 275.000 nylon string guitar, check it out!) People throw the usual arguments: materials, brand, character, blah blah... lt's all about the SOUND; which, in the end, is very subjective; it's all about what you LIKE. Particularly if you pretend to convince me to drop $1.000 more for something that sounds different rather than better, forget it my friend!!
Thanks for your comment Fernando. Which one has a better sound/tone for you?
A sounded a TON better. Snarewise it sounded full and more organic. Literally the expensive one sounded like garbage. Empty high-only.
thanks for your comment ;)
Definitivamente el cajon de 1,200 tiene mejores bajos y mejores altos, pero me parece a mi que la diferencia en precio, no vale la pena pagar.
Gracias por su comentario Adalberto. Um abrazo!
B
Holy sh*t, the bass separation when he's hitting the high note is incredible in the more expensive cajon, it also sounds crispier at the high end, you can really tell that's a better crafted instrument. I like to think I'm gonna get one someday, but my Headliner will do just fine for now haha
Thanks for your comment here! it's a really good one 😉🙏
There is a difference but not a fucking $1000!! difference in sound haha
Thanks for your comment! I believe that the price difference is for the sound and also construction (the most expensive is made of solid wood and extra features in the front plate)
coming out of a cell phone speaker - they sound the same haha :-)
True, but depending which phone you use you can hear a little difference :) Overall is better to use headphones or speakers. Cheers!
At the end of the day it's just a wooden box and these prices are a scam tbh, like with every music instrument. No matter how good the instrument, the player's skills are of most importance.
I would have bet money A was the more expensive one. Great Bass on the Tango .
thanks for your comment Mark!
cheap
I think the $200 one is the one I would take and save $1,000. It sounds great and throw in some acoustic guitars and vocals and would sound even better.
Glad you like the tango. It's very good and affordable option. cheers!
I have a Tango. Absolutely love it. However, If you use a lot of finger rolls when you play, the Limba may be a better choice, the Limba has more snare strings which increases the snare sensitivity (a.k.a. very light taps will still produce a good, distinct snare sound.) and they can be tuned. Another thing not mentioned is the Limba has a special coating on the surface of the tapa which is used for a type of drum roll where you slide your fingers down the face, allowing them to "chitter" over the surface. That coating helps a lot. It's the same reason good tambourines have a surface more like sandpaper.
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Thanks for making N sharing this video ..
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B with no headphones. The responsiveness and nuance difference is incomparable
Cool. I liked the less expensive one. But you can see the craftsmanship in the 1200 is worth a lot of the extra investment
Very true!
master is a word that never should be used you can not master anything getting good or great at something ok but master what a joke of a word to use, cool video by the way
Thanks for your comment and opinion. The word master is used here for the brand. For sure, I'm not a master :) Just trying my best to help others improve their cajon playing ;)
I did not find much difference in the sound.
have you listened to it with headphones?
Just listening on my smart phone I liked the sound of the cheep one .
thanks Alberto, let me know after listening with headphones ;)
@@CajonMasterok the bass does sound better on the B. But as a guitar player recently turned cajon player. I have been an ok drummer for about 12 years. Having just played a $120 cajon at my Church this past Sunday every one thought it sounded great . So I guess at the end of the day in the mix of keeping a beat while people are enjoying the music over all I don't see shelling out an extra 1000.00 but like someone else put it if I had a choice of a free one I go with $1200.00. reminds me my folks always bought cheep hams growing up as my older siblings got on their own and gave them gift cards too high quality hams my folks did not like them. Just comes down to preference. The good thing is 99 percent of people if they are into the music they are not going to tell if some guys are beating on a cheaper cajon and be so bothered by a slightly less quality of sound it destroys the whole listening experience. For that matter I say 99 percent of musicians as well just the small group of cajon players may not like it. So for inspired cajon players don't let lack of funds keep you from enjoying playing a cheap one or playing with a group of musicians.
I prefer the sound from the $200 one, personally.
less expensive sounds better to me
Thanks for your comment 😉🙏