The best mechanism on the internet. I must have looked at a dozen options and thought up a dozen more, but this one was it. Cheers for the share. Now, if only mine had come out as elegant lol.
I did your mechanism and it came out great. I had purchased a cajón 2 years ago with no snare. It was not an option. So I added one using your method. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Put this in my "view later" list of saved videos... Wow Steve... aside from appreciating the video itself... I'm looking at how much we've changed since then.
hi Steve, Your brilliant design has just reached the UK!! I made the adjustable snare mod to my Cajon together with the screws lower down too. I had to tweak the slot in the ply with a flared bracing as my sides were only 10-11mm thick. But what a great sound now. transformed! Thanks Steve.
Little suggestion. Maybe put a piece of leather or rubber on the bar that stops the snare so it doesn't make a noise when you shut it off don't want that sound to be part of the performance lol I like the simplicity of the shut off though right in the front you don't even have to think about it just on or off in the middle of playing. I love it
This is an awesome mechanism Steve, certainly the most simplistic and convenient way to switch while playing. What is the hardware that it used for dowel tightening adjustment?
I noticed that the screws on the skin don't go all the way to the top. Does the lack of screws all the way around help the sound? Thanks for the video!
Hey Rick Ivey ! yeh the top screws are left out so the corners of the skin will stick up a bit. That way when you hit the top it gives it a nice ‘slap/snap’ when you play ;)
Steve, Love the video and ideas. Best on the web for sure. Is it my depth perception issues or is your box deeper than the width? Looks more rectangular than square? Or is it me?
w w w W W W W W OW..... Im a pro conga play for 30 years.... nice ......you have to get a GREAT finish on it cuzz we need show time....then take it to the NAMM show in Anaheim Ca. next to Disney Land every year Jan 19th you have a great drum.....also show it to pro drum the in Hollywood cal.....very nice and get it to Nashville thats gona be your big market.....Great workk k k k k
what is that tapa material called, mahogany plywood? and what thickness do you use. what is the tonal difference between what you use and baltic birch plywood?
Wei T it makes a difference how close to the top of the drum the end of the snares reach.... and yes the length also affects it. Shorter is a more milder sound, and too long can make the snares rattle too much... depends what you're looking for in sound.
I assume you have found them already but for people who see this and have the same question: I just bought a snare for a snare drum and cut it in half for this.
The best mechanism on the internet. I must have looked at a dozen options and thought up a dozen more, but this one was it. Cheers for the share. Now, if only mine had come out as elegant lol.
I did your mechanism and it came out great. I had purchased a cajón 2 years ago with no snare. It was not an option. So I added one using your method. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
I just did this to my own cajon.
Sounds way way better.
Thanks for sharing, legend! 😁
Put this in my "view later" list of saved videos... Wow Steve... aside from appreciating the video itself... I'm looking at how much we've changed since then.
Love the small switch design. Think I'll use a car door lock as a fancy switch.
A neat modification, I was looking at how to make the snare "turn on or off" and yours is a great method.
hi Steve, Your brilliant design has just reached the UK!! I made the adjustable snare mod to my Cajon together with the screws lower down too. I had to tweak the slot in the ply with a flared bracing as my sides were only 10-11mm thick. But what a great sound now. transformed! Thanks Steve.
Peter Mathews hi thanks! Just saw your message. www.stevetheguitarguy.com
Don't you just love when I great. Design comes together? Awesome video thanks I can't wait to make one
I mean, this is AWESOME!
It's pretty cool what you're doing here. I'm experimenting with all kinds of cajon mods on my channel. The cajon is an amazing instrument.
Super cool design.
Gracias Steve por mostrar tu trabajo.
Little suggestion. Maybe put a piece of leather or rubber on the bar that stops the snare so it doesn't make a noise when you shut it off don't want that sound to be part of the performance lol I like the simplicity of the shut off though right in the front you don't even have to think about it just on or off in the middle of playing. I love it
I screw in a small piece of wood that the snares rest on, so they don't shake around when turned off. Cheers!
Enjoyed the video and the info, thanks!
Great video great workmanship
Amazing work, Thank you.
Fantastic video! Just an awesome design.
great job could you show us how you make the switch please.
I’m learning a lot from you, Steve
very cool
I did similar, but also made two small holes for the Allen key
This is an awesome mechanism Steve, certainly the most simplistic and convenient way to switch while playing.
What is the hardware that it used for dowel tightening adjustment?
Gourav Saha t-bolts and those nuts that dig into the wood
In this episode Samwise Gamgee modifies a cajon! Love this
Thanks
I noticed that the screws on the skin don't go all the way to the top. Does the lack of screws all the way around help the sound? Thanks for the video!
Hey Rick Ivey ! yeh the top screws are left out so the corners of the skin will stick up a bit. That way when you hit the top it gives it a nice ‘slap/snap’ when you play ;)
@@littleiglooprod Thanks, I'm almost done with my build and I wanted to make sure before I attached the skin.
I know this is old. But tell your buddy to make one with a foot pedal for on off to utilize faster during the groove!
Awesome mods!
Best video
Glue and Paint, make me the carpenter I ain't.
Very nice....ae you close to NJ and how much to modify mine? I would love to add the snare.
Jose Colon up in Canada , and I just convert the ones I made
Steve, Love the video and ideas. Best on the web for sure. Is it my depth perception issues or is your box deeper than the width? Looks more rectangular than square? Or is it me?
mike brinkman 12 x 18 and 16 inches deep
Excelente trabalho!! Parabéns..
So Steve what where you doing in Pg and where are you now?
Big Rick's Haberdashery I'm in Spruce Grove Alberta now, building guitars 😀✌️
jey stive im from the philipines ill been watching you .
i wont to learn . i ask you sir what kind of metal string to use.
Hi rodel pelo Steve uses the metal snare found at the bottom of a snare drum on a regular drum kit
rodel pelo snare drum snares, cut in half
Prince George, eh? Skookum!
What is the hardware that is used to tighten the snare dowel?
Is the build on TH-cam for this Cajone? I'd like to make one. Show us how you did this.
No sorry, maybe I'll make another video
@@steveregnier7317 I emailed you for details which you were kind enough to reply. A step by step video would be awesome!
how do you make that switch please thanks
What size dowels did you use?
is this garry moore fixing cajons??? ;)
No, this is Samwise Gamgee from Lord Of The Rings
@@puchalaka 😄😂🤣
w w w W W W W W OW..... Im a pro conga play for 30 years.... nice ......you have to get a GREAT finish on it cuzz we need show time....then take it to the NAMM show in Anaheim Ca. next to Disney Land every year Jan 19th you have a great drum.....also show it to pro drum the in Hollywood cal.....very nice and get it to Nashville thats gona be your big market.....Great workk k k k k
what is that tapa material called, mahogany plywood? and what thickness do you use. what is the tonal difference between what you use and baltic birch plywood?
Nick Dino it's mahogany doorply 1/8" , the best sound I've found so far
genius！
Hi steve , the snare Does the length have anything to do with the sound?
Wei T it makes a difference how close to the top of the drum the end of the snares reach.... and yes the length also affects it. Shorter is a more milder sound, and too long can make the snares rattle too much... depends what you're looking for in sound.
Amazing idea...👍👍👍 I from ina
Where can i buy the snares and how you name theme (phrase), Greetings from the Netherlands
I assume you have found them already but for people who see this and have the same question: I just bought a snare for a snare drum and cut it in half for this.
Tantos locais e formas para fazer a adaptação, fez na frente...
Eu gostei teria que ter tradução para quem não entendi
Do you use 3/4 or 1/2 for the body?
Justin 3/4, biscuit jointed corners
when I close my eyes, Steve sounds a lot like Alex Lifeson......
stil in abailable in the market.
rodel pelo stevetheguitarguy.com
how to remove buzzing metal noise?
No no no..... Muy mal diseño
Porque?
@@WhistleWorld porque el ajuste del snare esta al frente... Pudiese estar de lado que es mas práctico.
Que no te guste no quiere decir que sea mal diseño!