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When it comes to designing a cajon, Meinl places performance and the player into high consideration. The Artisan Martinete cajon creates a projecting output for any percussionist, featuring an extra large bass port, a quality wood construction that generates remarkable tone, and a cutting-edge snare wire design. Sweetwater percussionists were stunned at this instrument’s highly-resonant and clean sound - all tied together with an attractive outer-shell. A well-built cajon can only go so far, but the Artisan Martinete’s expert-made snare strings and attention to detail far exceed all expectations.





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Attractive all around





A carefully selected pair of tulip poplar and Brazilian ironwood are featured in the Artisan Martinete line cajon for both exquisite tone and stunning looks. Rounded Ironwood on the front plate offers a cozy playing experience, featuring a smooth surface and thumb notches ? all while amounting to a stellar visual display. A light 15mm thick poplar body complements the frontplate perfectly, providing profound resonance and sustain. Topped off with high-quality hardware and an attractive frontplate graphic, this cajon looks just as great as it sounds.





Renowned snare string design





With expert research and engineering, Meinl Percussion has brought back cajon builder Jose “Pepote” Hernandez Diaz’s signature set of cajon snare strings. Two hand-wound sets feature 10 micro-coiled metal cajon strings, providing a sharp but rich snare tone. Additionally, you’ll receive an adjustment key, giving you the ability to manipulate your strings in any way you see fit. Paired with a pronounced bass and a pop filter, it’ll be easy for you to generate remarkable cajon tone.





Meinl Percussion Artisan Martinete Line Cajon Features:


Brazilian Ironwood frontplate with rounded corners and notches for exclusive cajon comfort


15mm body thickness guarantees high-performance sound transfer


Rubber feet provide solid placement


2 sets of adjustable micro-coiled metal cajon strings offer a crisp snare tone


Thicker port ring produces extra bass compression


Soundhole pop filter excludes unwanted, overpowering frequencies


Included key for string adjustment


Solid Tulip Poplar body provides stunning resonance and a luxurious appearance


Assembled in Spain