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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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Looking Up to Manito Percussion I’ve been building cajons for nearly 17 years. Over that time, I’ve studied other builders, pushed myself to refine my technique, and handcrafted more drums …

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Handcrafted Percussion & Cabin Life | Why the Northern Woods Still Call to Me There’s a certain kind of life I’ve always been drawn to. Not a fast life. Not a loud one. But one that&r …

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What I had in mind when I designed the Novato was simple: I wanted to create a cajón that was accessible for beginners but built to a professional standard—both in sound and in construct …

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When I first started building drums, I knew what I liked to hear—tight low-end, crisp articulation, and a clear, focused tone. But I realized that personal preference wasn’t enough. If I w …

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