DM60
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Looking for some information on Cajons. I am thinking of purchasing Kopf S series, but seeing what others may be using or maybe recommend.
Any input would be appreciated.
Any input would be appreciated.
DM60
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Well, I decided to keep it inexpensive until I had a better feel for what it is I am looking for, went ahead and purchased this: Meinl Percussion Cajon Drum Set with Cymbals and Hardware | Sweetwater
Hopefully I can post something new in the clinic in a few months see how these will incorporate into my songs.
Hopefully I can post something new in the clinic in a few months see how these will incorporate into my songs.
mjbphotos
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Interesting, let us know how it works out. I've never seen a cajon paired up with a little snare - the cajon normally takes the place of the snare (and the kick).
DM60
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I have recently learned that the Peruvian Cajon doesn't have a snare. I liked the fact that this one didn't have it either, but came with one. I have seen a few where you can "disengage" the snare or turn it around so the snare isn't being used (not sure how that works). Anyway, should be here on Thursday, hoping this will get the creative juices flowing again.
andrushkiwt
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Pretty cool. Post something with it!
DM60
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I have a tune I have tried out, this is just a quick mix. Drum sits in the mix, but there is no MIDI, tambourine and cajon.
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Guitargodgt
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I think this guy has the right idea. The idea of a cajon has never sat well with me.
JimmyS1969
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LMAO! Though a good drummer and a cajon make shit happen.. Just sayin.
Guitargodgt
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LMAO! Though a good drummer and a cajon make shit happen.. Just sayin.
I'm sure he isn't as bad as he makes out on a cajon. He's a pretty established player and went to school for drumming.
DM60
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Guitargodgt
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I don't visit here much, it always seems dead. 
Guitargodgt
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Oh and he made a video showing how that setup sounds.
DM60
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That is kind of what I was going for, but I in now, I will try to make setup work. But now if it doesn't I have options, but it is really the setup I was looking for.
Guitargodgt
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Honestly until very recently I didn't know about him and this video isn't that old. I had no idea they made kick drum heads for a 16" floor tom. I also had no idea that there was a conversion for it.
DM60
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I think for those like me, who want a kit, but for various reasons don't want a full kit, this is a great option. Kick, hi hat, snare, ride. I mean, 90% of what most of us need. Good find IMO.
Guitargodgt
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Nevermind. Watched the video and answered what I was going to say/question.
Guitargodgt
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He is keeping it small for flying purposes. I think if it was me I would just go ahead and use an 18" crash ride and add a 12" tom to that setup. It wouldn't add that much to the footprint (in fact in the performance video it looks like he has an unused arm that could be used to mount a small tom) and I think I would rather have a crash ride over just a crash and a single tom gives a bit more versatility.
I actually have a kit that is configured 18" (kick), 8/10/12 toms and I have a 13" snare although a smaller one like he has in the video would be neat.
I actually have a kit that is configured 18" (kick), 8/10/12 toms and I have a 13" snare although a smaller one like he has in the video would be neat.