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Posted by Stephen Head on 2nd Jul 2022

Comparing Cajons: How do the S-Series Cajons Compare to each other?

Whenever I'm working on a series of cajons, the design of each model in the series is intended to achieve specific results. Within the S-Series from Kopf Percussion, there are three models of caj …

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Posted by Steve Head on 25th Jun 2022

Can A Cajon Replace a Drum Kit?

I have been building cajons professionally since 2008 and I get questions regarding the instrument on a regular basis. A very common question that I am asked is, "Can a cajon replace a drum kit?". …

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Posted by Stephen Head on 19th Jun 2022

The Beauty of Wabi Sabi and It's Influence on Kopf Percussion

The instruments that I build have a certain "flavor" about them. I am striving for a particular set of qualities when I am working in my shop. Each drum that I build must be of the highest quality , f …

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Posted by Steve Head on 11th Jun 2022

The Cajon That I Invisioned When I Designed The S-Series Snare Cajon

Back in 2009 when I was working on the designs for a new line of cajons, I had very specific qualities that I was looking for. After many prototypes, I developed the Kopf Percussion S-Series Lin …

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Posted by Stephen Head on 20th Feb 2020

Who Is the Best Cajon Player in the World?

Music can heal the most painful feeling in the world. While growing up, I listened to a variety of music. From hard rock to pop, I had records of almost every music genre. But percussion …

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Posted by Steve Head on 13th Feb 2019

Traditional Claves: Genuinely Handcrafted Kopf Percussion USA

When I first started turning claves prototypes about 6 months ago, I tried every type of hardwood that I could get my hands on. I knew that I wanted to explore all possibilities other tha …

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