I have seen the usual lap top cajon bongos, but these sound interesting, and shall I say, look sort of cute ? They are Schlagwerk WBM100/200. But imo the timbre and sound volume somewhat reflect the small size of the instrument:
Re: Small cajon bongos ...
Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2021 8:37 pm
by Chtimulato
Why not? For me, it's rather more an hybrid between a toy and a school instrument, more than a real bongó or a real cajón. But as I said, why not?
Did you notice the guy (certainly left-handed) reversed the drums after the first video?
I always found these interesting, but I’ve never played one. That woody sound is cool tho. I’ve had multiple opportunities to purchase a cajon, but passed up on it since I never got around to learning how to play them. Is it played in a “Repique” style? I have no clue.
Re: Small cajon bongos ...
Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2021 7:18 pm
by Psych1
I have one and it gets played more than any of my other bongos. It lives next to my couch and, with coasters, makes a great table. It is super lightweight and easily fits in a backpack or carryon so it often comes with me when I travel or go to the park or river bank. No tuning or detuning necessary And, it sounds great.
I bought it just for practice and to keep my chops up but I use it a lot!
Mine was made by Conrad - Spirit in the Wood. Mahogany with birch tops.