Front image of the Kopf Percussion Novato Cajon.

Student Series Novato Cajon

Discontinued

(8 reviews)
Width:
14.00 (in)
Height:
20.00 (in)
Depth:
14.00 (in)
Current Stock:
Description

Discontinued: Novato Cajón

I originally introduced the Novato Cajón as part of my Student Series. It was built with a 1/2" Baltic birch shell and dual 1/8" birch playing surfaces, offering both a snare side and a natural Peruvian side. The design produced a strong bass response and crisp snares at an affordable price for beginners.

I’ve since chosen to discontinue this model so that I can put all of my energy into building professional and artisan-level instruments. My focus is on creating fewer drums at the highest level of craftsmanship possible, using solid tonewoods, advanced joinery, and premium finishes.

If you’re looking for a handcrafted cajón, I invite you to explore my current lines:

  • S-Series Cajons – My professional baseline cajón, crafted to outperform anything you’ll find in a store.

  • American Tonewood Series – Artisan instruments featuring domestic hardwoods, box joinery, and bookmatched veneers.

  • Custom / Masterbuilt – One-of-a-kind commissions built from exotic tonewoods and designed in collaboration with each player.

My commitment has always been simple: to build the finest handcrafted percussion instruments available.

Warranty
If you are not completely satisfied with your order, you may return items in like new conditions within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. In Addition KOPF warrants all KOPF Percussion, KOPF Hardware from defects in material or workmanship. If the product shows any sign of material or workmanship defect, we will replace it at no charge for a period of three (3) years commencing on the date of original retail purchase through an Authorized KOPF Percussion Dealer. KOPF will not guarantee any product that has been lost or damaged by accident, neglect or misuse; including any product that has been altered or been repaired by a non-authorized dealer or individual. This warranty only applies to the original purchaser. Any replaced product will remain under warranty only during the remaining warranty period of the original product purchase.

Reviews

  • 5
    Student Series Novato

    Posted by Paul Newton on 5th Jul 2025

    I lead worship at our church and have been looking for an alternative to the drum set. We had a $75 Cajon off Amazon that was terrible! I love the new Kopf Cajon! I really like the simplicity of no screws, the tone of the birch, the dual playing surfaces, the split between the bass notes and the snares. Just amazing tone....don't play too hard, keep it simple and soft, just like playing an acoustic guitar, to get the best tone out of it! Great job of an affordable product that rivals Cajons much more expensive!

  • 5
    More like a pro cajon

    Posted by Jason Douberly on 6th Dec 2018

    Its crazy that they call this a beginner cajon. No way! I have played plenty of cajons and this is no beginner cajon. It sound great. The snares are pronounced and the bass is HUGE! Great deal man.

  • 5
    Excellent Mid range Cajon

    Posted by Alex Pravatt on 15th Apr 2015

    This cajon is more of a Mid Range model than a student. You are getting more than you are paying for with this one. Outstanding cajon!

  • 5
    Student Cajon?

    Posted by Dora Campos on 14th Apr 2015

    I don't know why this is called a "Student" cajon. This cajon is built and sounds like a pro instrument. Seriously. 1/2" baltic birch tops and sides with 1/8" tapas! There are cajons in Musicians Friend that cost 3 times as much and offer half as much. This Novato has amazingly resonant bass, great slap tone, and a crisp snare to boot. I guess because it doesnt have a seat that makes it a student model :) Love this cajon......AMAZING value!!!!

  • 5
    Dear Kopf Staff

    Posted by Rick Ricardi on 15th May 2014

    I found your company by doing a web search for 'US-made cajon', and was pleased to find a small GA company doing just that. I recently took delivery of a student Novato cajon, and wanted to say that the build quality is superb: materials, cutting, gluing, sanding, finishing, snare mount/placement, even the feet mounting all first rate! Please let your manufacturing staff know that their high attention to detail and care in making a quality product were duly noted and appreciated. Thank you for making in in America!

  • 5
    Not your typical student cajon

    Posted by Mark T. on 22nd Aug 2013

    I have been playing cajon for a few years now. My son wanted a cajon so I started looking for a student cajon. I watched a video about this cajon and thought that it sound amazing for a beginner cajon. It is not a beginner cajon....it sounds amazing and looks to be made better than most other cajons on the market. Great value.

  • 5
    Student?

    Posted by Chandler Martinez on 18th Apr 2013

    I am new to the cajon, but from what I've seen in guitar center, this cajon is better than any of the cajons I saw in there. Kopf calls this a beginner cajon, but I think it is more in line with a mid-level cajon....maybe even pro level. Like I said, I am new to the cajon. Great slap and snare sounds and a Big Low Bass, Great looking cajon to boot.

  • 5
    Great Christmas Present!

    Posted by Chandler on 21st Jan 2012

    My parents bought this drum for me this Christmas. I got my first drumkit last year and this is my first cajon. I am very surprised at how good it sounds for the price they paid. It sounds better than all of the cajones that I played at GuitarCenter. I'm going to save up and buy one of Kopf's S-Series now, if this one is the beginner cajon, then the S-Series must be crazy.