Steve's Cajon Modification (adjustable snare)

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  • In this video Steve modifies my cajon percussion box with his new adjustable snare option. Pretty cool! Steve is a genius when it comes to choosing wood tones and getting things to sound 'just right' on an instrument. He's also a great guitar tech too! Got questions? Or want to drop him a line? Can always reach him by email:
    regnierguitars@yahoo.com
    Knowing Steve, he'd be more then happy to help you out!
    CHECK OUT STEVE'S TH-cam CHANNEL HERE:
    / @steveregnier7317
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  • @SSFWElyone
    @SSFWElyone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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.

  • @robincrosscarpenter1
    @robincrosscarpenter1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the small switch design. Think I'll use a car door lock as a fancy switch.

  • @101boertjie
    @101boertjie ปีที่แล้ว

    A neat modification, I was looking at how to make the snare "turn on or off" and yours is a great method.

  • @safetydave720
    @safetydave720 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I mean, this is AWESOME!

  • @thefoff92
    @thefoff92 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I just did this to my own cajon.
    Sounds way way better.
    Thanks for sharing, legend! 😁

  • @max404
    @max404 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing work, Thank you.

  • @marksstudio
    @marksstudio 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video! Just an awesome design.

  • @jasonkoontz4095
    @jasonkoontz4095 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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

    • @steveregnier7317
      @steveregnier7317 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I screw in a small piece of wood that the snares rest on, so they don't shake around when turned off. Cheers!

  • @drumjunkie24
    @drumjunkie24 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @jacolon61
    @jacolon61 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @composingmicha3776
    @composingmicha3776 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    very cool

  • @DriveCarToBar
    @DriveCarToBar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glue and Paint, make me the carpenter I ain't.

  • @ernestmorrison4408
    @ernestmorrison4408 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great job could you show us how you make the switch please.

  • @IAMGouravSaha
    @IAMGouravSaha 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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?

    • @steveregnier7317
      @steveregnier7317 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gourav Saha t-bolts and those nuts that dig into the wood

  • @patricktumwine7717
    @patricktumwine7717 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best video

  • @jacolon61
    @jacolon61 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very nice....ae you close to NJ and how much to modify mine? I would love to add the snare.

    • @steveregnier7317
      @steveregnier7317 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jose Colon up in Canada , and I just convert the ones I made

  • @TheAtheistworld
    @TheAtheistworld 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    is this garry moore fixing cajons??? ;)

    • @puchalaka
      @puchalaka 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, this is Samwise Gamgee from Lord Of The Rings

    • @johnshredderputu3214
      @johnshredderputu3214 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@puchalaka 😄😂🤣

  • @sideoutside
    @sideoutside 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @petermathews8895
    @petermathews8895 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

    • @steveregnier7317
      @steveregnier7317 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Peter Mathews hi thanks! Just saw your message. www.stevetheguitarguy.com

  • @createinvent
    @createinvent ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed the video and the info, thanks!

  • @mikebrinkman71
    @mikebrinkman71 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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?

    • @steveregnier7317
      @steveregnier7317 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      mike brinkman 12 x 18 and 16 inches deep

  • @rickivey3630
    @rickivey3630 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

    • @littleiglooprod
      @littleiglooprod  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ;)

    • @rickivey3630
      @rickivey3630 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@littleiglooprod Thanks, I'm almost done with my build and I wanted to make sure before I attached the skin.

  • @johnnyraybaca1690
    @johnnyraybaca1690 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @ElectricCelt56
    @ElectricCelt56 ปีที่แล้ว

    Prince George, eh? Skookum!

  • @crawfordbrooks5151
    @crawfordbrooks5151 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is the hardware that is used to tighten the snare dowel?

  • @RHill79
    @RHill79 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video great workmanship

  • @bigrickshaberdashery2759
    @bigrickshaberdashery2759 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So Steve what where you doing in Pg and where are you now?

    • @steveregnier7317
      @steveregnier7317 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Big Rick's Haberdashery I'm in Spruce Grove Alberta now, building guitars 😀✌️

  • @35knots10
    @35knots10 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don't you just love when I great. Design comes together? Awesome video thanks I can't wait to make one

  • @rodelpelo840
    @rodelpelo840 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

    • @littleiglooprod
      @littleiglooprod  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi rodel pelo Steve uses the metal snare found at the bottom of a snare drum on a regular drum kit

    • @steveregnier7317
      @steveregnier7317 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      rodel pelo snare drum snares, cut in half

  • @jasonkoontz4095
    @jasonkoontz4095 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    In this episode Samwise Gamgee modifies a cajon! Love this

  • @MrNickdino
    @MrNickdino 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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?

    • @steveregnier7317
      @steveregnier7317 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nick Dino it's mahogany doorply 1/8" , the best sound I've found so far

  • @bonsaisiak13
    @bonsaisiak13 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing idea...👍👍👍 I from ina

  • @ALIPALUCHANNEL
    @ALIPALUCHANNEL ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks

  • @mikejames1860
    @mikejames1860 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did similar, but also made two small holes for the Allen key

  • @joemusic2882
    @joemusic2882 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m learning a lot from you, Steve

  • @ernestmorrison4408
    @ernestmorrison4408 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    how do you make that switch please thanks

  • @drummer4hire12
    @drummer4hire12 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    when I close my eyes, Steve sounds a lot like Alex Lifeson......

  • @serenachenyi
    @serenachenyi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome mods!

  • @felipevianna5100
    @felipevianna5100 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Eu gostei teria que ter tradução para quem não entendi

  • @jmicrogers
    @jmicrogers 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you use 3/4 or 1/2 for the body?

  • @cschoenmakers
    @cschoenmakers 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where can i buy the snares and how you name theme (phrase), Greetings from the Netherlands

    • @Maurovers
      @Maurovers 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @keithdawson80
    @keithdawson80 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What size dowels did you use?

  • @josearnoldoportelagomez7463
    @josearnoldoportelagomez7463 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gracias Steve por mostrar tu trabajo.

  • @keithdawson80
    @keithdawson80 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super cool design.

  • @gtberg
    @gtberg 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is the build on TH-cam for this Cajone? I'd like to make one. Show us how you did this.

    • @steveregnier7317
      @steveregnier7317 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No sorry, maybe I'll make another video

    • @joechou34
      @joechou34 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@steveregnier7317 I emailed you for details which you were kind enough to reply. A step by step video would be awesome!

  • @claus.f4856
    @claus.f4856 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excelente trabalho!! Parabéns..

  • @monostereo1000
    @monostereo1000 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi steve , the snare Does the length have anything to do with the sound?

    • @steveregnier7317
      @steveregnier7317 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @rocknatalrn
    @rocknatalrn 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tantos locais e formas para fazer a adaptação, fez na frente...

  • @tangyuanhong893
    @tangyuanhong893 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    genius!

  • @rodelpelo840
    @rodelpelo840 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    stil in abailable in the market.

  • @evagabriela1523
    @evagabriela1523 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    No no no..... Muy mal diseño

    • @WhistleWorld
      @WhistleWorld 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Porque?

    • @evagabriela1523
      @evagabriela1523 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WhistleWorld porque el ajuste del snare esta al frente... Pudiese estar de lado que es mas práctico.

    • @alejandroescarcega9288
      @alejandroescarcega9288 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Que no te guste no quiere decir que sea mal diseño!

  • @jokebox7
    @jokebox7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    how to remove buzzing metal noise?

  • @LikeFastlicks
    @LikeFastlicks 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am trying to build my own Cajon , I found your modification to be really super ! Thank you very much indeed for sharing ...

    • @steveregnier7317
      @steveregnier7317 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      did you use my design??

    • @MrStreetboy80
      @MrStreetboy80 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@steveregnier7317 I did, it’s an awesome idea! I can’t take credit for it so tagged you on Instagram on my post, hopefully you’ll approve lol.