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product_id: 49887120
title: "Meinl American Cajon - Black/White Ash"
brand: "meinl percussion"
price: "A$654"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Meinl Percussion"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/49887120-meinl-american-cajon-black-white-ash
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region: Australia
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# Premium White Ash wood body - rich, natural tone Compact 45cm height - perfect for medium players 4 rubber feet + rounded corners - floor & hand friendly Meinl American Cajon - Black/White Ash

**Brand:** meinl percussion
**Price:** A$654
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🥁 Elevate your groove with the Meinl American Cajon — where compact meets powerful!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Meinl American Cajon - Black/White Ash by meinl percussion
- **How much does it cost?** A$654 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/49887120-meinl-american-cajon-black-white-ash)

## Best For

- meinl percussion enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted meinl percussion brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact & Portable:** Lightweight 5.6kg design fits effortlessly into your creative flow
- • **Non-Slip Stability:** Rubber feet and rounded edges protect your floors and enhance play comfort
- • **Tunable Sound Design:** Adjust internal tension for personalized bass & snare tones
- • **Versatile Play Styles:** Perfect for hands, brushes, or pedals — your rhythm, your rules
- • **Powerful Bass & Crisp Snare:** Experience authentic drum-set grooves with every hand strike

## Overview

The Meinl American Cajon in Black/White Ash is a premium hand percussion instrument crafted from white ash wood, delivering rich bass and crisp snare sounds. Designed for medium-sized players, it features a compact 45cm height, weighs 5.6kg, and includes rubber feet for stability and floor protection. Tunable with an internal allen key, it adapts to your preferred sound, making it ideal for beginners and pros alike. Perfect for intimate gigs, songwriting sessions, or adding rhythmic depth without a full drum kit.

## Description

Meinl American Cajon - Black/White Ash : desertcart.co.uk: Musical Instruments & DJ

Review: Came well packaged and has a great sound - This is a great sounding piece of kit and will allow our band to do a small gig without the need for our drummer who cant make it. I am not a 'drummer' as such but as long as you can keep a good beat along with the rhythm, i believe you could use this. The basics are simple but the first thing you need to do is reach inside for the small allen key. Its attached to the inside and you need to loosen the bottom of the cajon as there is a piece holding the wires inside tight, for transporting it. You loosen it by about half a turn or more depending on the sound you need. The easiest way to explain 'as a beginner' myself, is that there are 3 main areas you hit with the flat of your hand. This gives a base sound and two snare drum sounds. Technically that's not true as there are many sounds you can achieve but I am a beginner myself. I suggest youtube to learn some patterns but I have had it for a week now and fell comfortable now with my progress. The cajon is well made and looks good. The sound is superb. It has a good bass drum sound and the snare sound is excellent. Our drummer tried it and he said he thought it was a good piece of kit. Our intention is to mic the unit up and play through sound desk but its also loud enough to play at home or for an intimate gig with friends. I read a few reviews which stated the Cajon was damaged on arrival. Mine came well packaged in a really sturdy box. For the money, I would certainly recommend it. Good for beginners or professional players. Please note that I am not a drummer. I play table top drums much to the annoyance of my better half, therefore some of the terminology I use in my review, may not be accurate as such.
Review: Loads of fun. Needs a good tuning when it arrives - Loads of fun. Needs a good tuning when it arrives. Check online for guides. Mine didn't come with an Allen's wrench. Edit: after playing this Cajon for a few weeks, I've found the bass to be very rattly despite all the available tuning options. I would advise beginners to go for a Cajon with strings positioned at the top of the box only, such as the schlagwerx range available on desertcart. I played the latter alongside my own and found it to be much more well designed and it produced a better sound overall.

## Features

- Compact Seat Drum, Drum Box - The cajon is played with the hands, with brushes, or with pedals
- Drum-Set Grooves with the Hands - The wooden playing surface delivers powerful bass and crisp snare sounds
- Non-slip and better Playing Experience - 4 rubber feet and rounded corners protect floors and hands
- Rhythmic Accompaniment - Cajons are the compact musical addition for all singers and songwriters
- Compact Size - With a height of approximately 45 cm, this cajon is suitable for medium-sized players

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00275G7BC |
| Best Sellers Rank | 12,104 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 13 in Cajons |
| Body Material | White ash |
| Brand | Meinl Percussion |
| Brand Name | Meinl Percussion |
| Colour | HCAJ1AWA |
| Connector Type | no connector |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 467 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Brushes |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00840553064964 |
| Included Components | 1x HCAJ1AWA Cajon inklusive Innensechskantschlüssel |
| Item Dimensions | 52 x 36 x 36 centimetres |
| Item Type Name | Cajon |
| Item Weight | 5.6 Kilograms |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 52 x 36 x 36 centimetres |
| Item weight | 5.6 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Meinl USA L.C. |
| Material | Wood |
| Model Name | HCAJ1AWA |
| Model Number | HCAJ1AWA |
| Model name | HCAJ1AWA |
| Product Warranty | 2 year manufacturer. |
| UPC | 840553064964 |

## Product Details

- **Colour:** HCAJ1AWA
- **Brand:** Meinl Percussion
- **Material:** Wood
- **Model name:** HCAJ1AWA
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 52 x 36 x 36 centimetres

## Images

![Meinl American Cajon - Black/White Ash - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91ZA94eYDmL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What are the dimensions of this item?**
A: WxDXH = 30cm x 30.7cm x 46cmNot sure where the dimensions from Gilberto come from - all are off by at least an inch.Sounds great. Very happy with it.

**Q: Does the mahogany make it sound better over the cheaper rubberwood one?**
A: Absolutely! I get great lows and nice snare slaps from the mahogany.  There's nothing like the real wood feel.

**Q: does it have a matte finish?**
A: yes

**Q: The photos show two different colors on the front.  the description says "stained american white ash." is the front a darker stain or a lighter stain?**
A: Due to the natural differences in wood, it may appear slightly lighter or darker than pictured.  HCAJ1NT is very light as another person mentioned.  Let us know if you have further questions on Meinl Percussion cajons!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Came well packaged and has a great sound
*by B***X on 3 March 2020*

This is a great sounding piece of kit and will allow our band to do a small gig without the need for our drummer who cant make it. I am not a 'drummer' as such but as long as you can keep a good beat along with the rhythm, i believe you could use this. The basics are simple but the first thing you need to do is reach inside for the small allen key. Its attached to the inside and you need to loosen the bottom of the cajon as there is a piece holding the wires inside tight, for transporting it. You loosen it by about half a turn or more depending on the sound you need. The easiest way to explain 'as a beginner' myself, is that there are 3 main areas you hit with the flat of your hand. This gives a base sound and two snare drum sounds. Technically that's not true as there are many sounds you can achieve but I am a beginner myself. I suggest youtube to learn some patterns but I have had it for a week now and fell comfortable now with my progress. The cajon is well made and looks good. The sound is superb. It has a good bass drum sound and the snare sound is excellent. Our drummer tried it and he said he thought it was a good piece of kit. Our intention is to mic the unit up and play through sound desk but its also loud enough to play at home or for an intimate gig with friends. I read a few reviews which stated the Cajon was damaged on arrival. Mine came well packaged in a really sturdy box. For the money, I would certainly recommend it. Good for beginners or professional players. Please note that I am not a drummer. I play table top drums much to the annoyance of my better half, therefore some of the terminology I use in my review, may not be accurate as such.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loads of fun. Needs a good tuning when it arrives
*by B***N on 19 July 2017*

Loads of fun. Needs a good tuning when it arrives. Check online for guides. Mine didn't come with an Allen's wrench. Edit: after playing this Cajon for a few weeks, I've found the bass to be very rattly despite all the available tuning options. I would advise beginners to go for a Cajon with strings positioned at the top of the box only, such as the schlagwerx range available on Amazon. I played the latter alongside my own and found it to be much more well designed and it produced a better sound overall.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Light weight, Good tone and volume
*by R***J on 18 October 2024*

Due to health reasons I bought this to replace a very fine but much heavier Cajon. Not only is it much easier to carry but with small adjustments to the snares I have a good choice of tones to play. It’ has enough volume to match the 20-30 ukulele players I regularly play with. Very pleased with the quality and tone of the cajon

## Frequently Bought Together

- Meinl Percussion Headliner Cajon Instrument - Compact Drum Box with Snare and Bass Sound - Playing Surface American White Ash (HCAJ1AWA)
- Meinl MSTCJB Cajon Bag, Black
- Meinl Standard Cajon Stick & Brush Brush (SB305),Black

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*Last updated: 2026-02-27*