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I'm looking for a set of cajons for rumba. What are the best production and, possibly, independent makers out there? Does anyone swear by any particular brands or models?

Thanks.

Hi vxla,

in the USA I would tryout the cajones of Steve Head from Georgia who started his workshop 2008 as Kopf Percussion.

http://www.kopfpercussion.com/cuban-segundo-cajon/
http://www.kopfpercussion.com/cuban-tumba-cajon/

p.a.dogs1

p.a.dogs1 wrote:Hi vxla,

in the USA I would tryout the cajones of Steve Head from Georgia who started his workshop 2008 as Kopf Percussion.

http://www.kopfpercussion.com/cuban-segundo-cajon/
http://www.kopfpercussion.com/cuban-tumba-cajon/

p.a.dogs1

I have bought the tumba from kopf before my wood working days, and I didnt like it...the bass note is not deep or powerful enough, even though it is well-made.

I think the problem is that they have a 13" width... I make my tumba cajons 16" wide. The other rumberos didnt like the Kopf tumba either for the same reasons, plus it costs too much at $169.

This is why i started making my own tumba cajons. . .

tumbas are $150 and quinto is $50 (glued)...

If you want a good one, let me know.

by the way i notice you are from chicago. . . so am I !! I have been looking for rumba cats in the windy city when i visit home from kansas city. . . maybe we can keep in touch so I can join a rumba next time I am that way. . .also if you chose to buy a tumba cajon from me, I can deliver it personally. . . peace

I'm diggin this thread a bunch... and those cajon

smack... check out https://www.facebook.com/groups/rumbadelaregion/
Been gathering for a monthly rumba in NW Indiana... next Sunday 8/25. Hope to see ya out vxla.

Andy Skellinger - Nautilus Cajon.

He makes awesome Bajo Cajones.

http://cajonstore.webs.com/apps/webstor ... ow/3972519