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Meinl Percussion

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Background Meinl Manufactures a wide range of professional cymbals and percussion instruments. Meinl offers the widest range of alloys for making cymbals, including their B20, B12, B10 and B8 alloys. They also offer several unique and effects type cymbals. Their percussion line includes a large catalog of professional instruments, as well as their Nino line, intended for beginners.
Products Cymbals, Percussion, Foot Pedal Mounted Cabasa, Bags, Blocks, Bongos, Cabasas, Cajones, Chimes, Claves, Congas, Cowbels, Dancing Drums, Darbukas, Djembes, Doumbeks, Egg Shakers, Frame Drums, Guiros, Percussion Hardware, Ibo Drums, Maracas, Rattan, Shakers, Ritual Drums, Stands, Workstations, Tambourines, Timbales, Nino Percussion
Highlights Meinl Siam Oak String Cajon with Makah-Burl Frontplate Meinl Hand-Engraved Copper Doumbek
Company Website Meinl Percussion


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Meinl Pickup Snare Cajon with American White Ash Frontplate

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Meinl Luis Conte 2-Piece Conga Set with FREE Basket Stands

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Meinl Pickup Snare Cajon with American White Ash Frontplate

Meinl Pickup Snare Cajon with American White Ash Frontplate

The Meinl Pickup Cajon is equipped with the DST pickup microphone and the A1.2 preamp system with volume control from B-Band. This active system includes a specially designed preamp, high-quality output jack, and a durable battery. The structure is light in mass, adding very little weight to the instrument. The sound reproduction is amazingly pure and clear. This installed microphone system provides comfortable and easy handling in live situations without the hassle of rigging up external mics. Internal, adjustable snare wires add a range of colors to the cajon's sound. Plug in and play.



Meinl Siam Oak String Cajon with Makah-Burl Frontplate

Meinl Siam Oak String Cajon with Makah-Burl Frontplate

This string cajon has a beautiful Makah-burl frontplate with Siam oak body. Padded seat and adjustable top corners on the Meinl Cajon allow for customizing the amount of "snap."The cajon is an authentic Afro-Cuban wooden box percussion instrument. Meinl cajons are completely handmade from start to finish. They work perfectly for flamenco or world music and deliver a wide range of sounds, from loud, deep bass tones to cutting high overtones. Drummers and percussionists appreciate the cajon for its diversity of sound. They're also perfect for unplugged gigs or sessions.The cajon is one of today's most popular percussion instruments because it very easy to play, and provides a great feel and rhythmic foundation to any musical situation. It is fun to experiment with and is popular in literally every musical genre as it is often used during unplugged gigs or softer songs to replace an entire drum kit.After just a little practice, basic beats and grooves can be achieved. It can be used by drummers as a substitute for their throne, playing on it with one hand, while the other hand keeps time on the ride or the hi-hat.Many drummers also use the cajon during unplugged gigs, certain songs, or spontaneous sessions as its ability to emulate many sounds serves as an excellent substitute for a complete drum set.Traditionally, cajons are played by sitting on the padded top of the box while slightly leaning backwards. The frontplate is struck with the bare hands. Various playing techniques help to create different sounds ranging from deep bass tones to cutting highs and slaps.A nice effect can be achieved by sliding the foot up and down the frontplate when playing the cajon, in effect changing the pitch of its tone.A unique and inspiring sound is achieved when playing the cajon's frontplate with a pair of brushes or rods.The history of the cajonThe cajon, which is the Spanish word for box, has been part of Afro-Peruvian music since the 19th cfentury. The instrument originated in colonial Peru, when the slaves, whose African drums had been forbidden by their masters, used wooden boxes intended to hold fruits or overturned drawers to play their rhythms on. Later the cajon was officially added to the instrumentation of the vals criollo, or "creole waltz." It is now a national emblem for Peruvians, and an indispensable part of any ensemble that performs the traditional folk music of Peru.The cajon's later development can be clearly traced back to one man, the flamenco guitar player Paco de Lucia. In the early 1970s, the Spanish embassy in Lima, Peru hosted a party for Paco de Lucia, where they had a traditional Peruvian band perform utilizing the cajon. Flamenco music comprises many different rhythms which are normally played by the guitar player striking the body of the guitar. At that party, Paco de Lucia asked his former percussionist Ruben Danta to play the "Buleria" on the cajon, which is one of the rhythms used in



Meinl Headliner Cajon with Siam Oak Frontplate

Meinl Headliner Cajon with Siam Oak Frontplate

The Meinl Headliner Cajon delivers the classic cajon sound at an affordable price and can be used in flamenco or world music. It is also very useful during unplugged gigs for delivering the rhythmic foundation for a whole band when a full drum set can't be used. For more sound options, the top corners of the cajon can be adjusted, allowing the player to customize the amount of snap desired.The cajon is an authentic Afro-Cuban wooden box percussion instrument. Meinl cajons are completely handmade from start to finish. They work perfectly for flamenco or world music and deliver a wide range of sounds, from loud, deep bass tones to cutting high overtones. Drummers and percussionists appreciate the cajon for its diversity of sound. They're also perfect for unplugged gigs or sessions.The cajon is one of today's most popular percussion instruments because it very easy to play, and provides a great feel and rhythmic foundation to any musical situation. It is fun to experiment with and is popular in literally every musical genre as it is often used during unplugged gigs or softer songs to replace an entire drum kit.After just a little practice, basic beats and grooves can be achieved. It can be used by drummers as a substitute for their throne, playing on it with one hand, while the other hand keeps time on the ride or the hi-hat.Many drummers also use the cajon during unplugged gigs, certain songs, or spontaneous sessions as its ability to emulate many sounds serves as an excellent substitute for a complete drum set.Traditionally, cajons are played by sitting on the padded top of the box while slightly leaning backwards. The frontplate is struck with the bare hands. Various playing techniques help to create different sounds ranging from deep bass tones to cutting highs and slaps.A nice effect can be achieved by sliding the foot up and down the frontplate when playing the cajon, in effect changing the pitch of its tone.A unique and inspiring sound is achieved when playing the cajon's frontplate with a pair of brushes or rods.The history of the cajon The cajon, which is the Spanish word for box, has been part of Afro-Peruvian music since the 19th cfentury. The instrument originated in colonial Peru, when the slaves, whose African drums had been forbidden by their masters, used wooden boxes intended to hold fruits or overturned drawers to play their rhythms on. Later the cajon was officially added to the instrumentation of the vals criollo, or "creole waltz." It is now a national emblem for Peruvians, and an indispensable part of any ensemble that performs the traditional folk music of Peru.The cajon's later development can be clearly traced back to one man, the flamenco guitar player Paco de Lucia. In the early 1970s, the Spanish embassy in Lima, Peru hosted a party for Paco de Lucia, where they had a traditional Peruvian band perform utilizing the cajon. Flamenco music comprises many different rhythms which are normally play



Meinl African Djembe with Bag Medium

Meinl African Djembe with Bag Medium

The Meinl original African-style rope-tuned wood djembe is carved from one solid piece of plantation-grown mahogany wood. These high-quality instruments are crafted with great attention to detail and provide an outstanding and voluminous sound. The complex rope tuning system guarantees an ideal and long-lasting tuning of the instrument. The Meinl original African-style rope-tuned wood djembes come bundled with the professional djembe bags.



Meinl Luis Conte 2-Piece Conga Set with FREE Basket Stands

Meinl Luis Conte 2-Piece Conga Set with FREE Basket Stands

These Meinl Luis Conte' Artists Series Congas won the MIPA award in the "Best Percussion Product" category. The "Musikmesse International Press Award" is presented annually by 55 music magazines from all over the world, whose reps get together and vote for the best products in certain categories.All of Luis' specifications have been achieved with the MEINL Artist Series Luis Conte' Signature Congas. They combine the charm and sound of the old traditional Cuban drums with modern features and innovations. The congas are equipped with traditional rims, mounted as close to the shell as possible, and combined with Meinl's True Skin buffalo heads for more controlled sound and easier tuning. Set includes an 11" quinto and an 11-3/4" conga and comes with free basket stands.Grammy-winner Luis Conte' is an acknowledged master of percussion. His celebrated career includes touring and/or recording with some of the greatest names in contemporary music, including Madonna, Eric Clapton, James Taylor, Santana, Celine Dion, Barbara Streisand, Backstreet Boys, Ray Charles, and Cuban legends Arturo Sandoval and Chachao. He can also be heard on the scores and/or soundtracks to movies such as Mission Impossible, Rain Man, Disney's animated Tarzan, and many more.Throughout 2004 Luis has been on Phil Collins' First Final Farewell Tour complementing the band and Phil's music with tasteful and musical percussion parts. The tour has been captured on film and a brand new DVD, Phil Collins Finally The First Final Farewell Tour has been released.



Meinl Hand-Engraved Copper Doumbek

Meinl Hand-Engraved Copper Doumbek

The copper shell of this Meinl Doumbek is hand engraved for a stunning look. A very traditionally looking and sounding percussion instrument. The rounded rim is easy on the hands. 8-1/2" x 17-1/8". Synthetic head. Includes carrying bag and tuning key.


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