The Percussion Plus Slap Cajon is a refined and versatile box drum designed for players who want classic cajon tone with a responsive, musical sound. Available with either a Rosewood veneer or Olive wood veneer front plate, this cajon combines quality construction with an expressive playing surface that works equally well in education, ensemble playing and informal performance settings.
Cajons have become a staple across many musical environments thanks to their simplicity and expressive range. Played while seated, they offer an intuitive way to explore rhythm, groove and dynamics using natural hand techniques. This makes them an excellent choice for schools, workshops and collaborative music-making, as well as for percussionists looking for a reliable, all-round cajon.
Both veneer options share the same internal construction and sound profile, allowing you to choose purely on visual preference. The front plate provides the playing surface and tonal character, while the rest of the body is constructed from durable 6mm meranti plywood, offering strength, stability and consistent resonance.
Strike the centre of the playing surface with your hands to produce a warm, rounded bass tone. This lower sound provides the foundation for rhythms and steady backing patterns, making it ideal for establishing a strong pulse when playing individually or as part of a group.
Strike the playing surface with your fingers held straight and together to produce a clear, full-bodied tone. Experiment with different hand positions and striking areas to explore the range of sounds available from the cajon.
For a sharper, more percussive sound, relax your hand and spread your fingers slightly as they strike the playing surface. This creates a crisp slap that contrasts with the deeper bass tone, adding accents and rhythmic variation to your playing.
The Percussion Plus Slap Cajon is equipped with a patented rear bass port that enhances low-frequency projection, delivering a deep, satisfying bass tone from the centre of the playing surface. This added air movement helps give the cajon a fuller sound that carries well in group settings and live playing situations.
Inside, an adjustable guitar-style V-string system provides a crisp snare response with plenty of definition. The string tension can be fine-tuned using the supplied adjustment key, allowing players or teachers to tailor the snare character to suit different musical styles or room acoustics.
The front plate provides the playing surface and plays an important role in the cajon's tonal character, allowing players to produce a range of sounds through different hand positions and striking techniques. Whether producing deep bass notes, clear tones or sharp slaps, the wooden playing surface offers an expressive response across a variety of playing styles.
Available in two veneer options, the Rosewood and Olive wood models share the same construction and sound profile, so players can choose their preferred version without compromising on playing experience.
The body of the cajon is constructed from 6mm meranti plywood, chosen for its strength and consistent tonal response. This robust build makes the cajon well suited to regular handling, rehearsals and transport, whether in schools, music hubs or community groups.
Rubber feet help keep the cajon stable on a range of floor surfaces, reducing movement during energetic playing and improving overall comfort and control. The result is an instrument that supports confident performance and collaborative music-making without unnecessary distraction.
The Percussion Plus Slap Cajon features a Rosewood or Olive wood veneer front plate, a 6mm meranti plywood body, rear bass port, adjustable internal V-string snare system and rubber feet for stability. The adjustable string mechanism allows easy access for fine-tuning, making this cajon adaptable to a wide range of players and musical settings.