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Introduction When most people first sit down on a cajon, their hands go straight for the loudest slap they can make.It’s exciting — that deep bass and sharp crack — but as many exper …

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Koa Wood: History, Rarity, and Why It Makes Incredible Instruments Koa is one of the most remarkable woods in the world. It’s also one of the most limited. It only grows in Hawaii, and every p …

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Introduction Every year, players go searching for “the best cajon.”It’s a fair question — but one that can’t be answered by a ranking chart or a price tag. The truth is, …

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Tradition Isn’t the Goal — It’s the Byproduct of What Works When people see me using shellac, hand-fit joinery, or old tools in the shop, they often assume I’m stuck looking b …

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Why Walnut Is a Favorite Tonewood for Cajon Players When players ask me why I build so many walnut Cajons, the answer is simple: walnut delivers a sound that feels right in almost any musical setting …

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Cajon Wood Types: How Different Woods Shape the Sound Most players choose a cajon because of how it looks. They see a beautiful piece of maple or walnut and make their decision on aesthetics alone. T …

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