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The Perfect Duo: How Cajon and Acoustic Guitar Complete Each Other Introduction Some instruments simply belong together. The cajon and the acoustic guitar have developed a partnership that feels inev …

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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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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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