Meinl Woodcraft Professional Series Cajon, Makah Burl WCP100MB

Built from Baltic birch wood and outfitted with specially wound metal strings that span the inside of the playing surface, Meinl Woodcraft Professional cajons deliver well-defined snare and bass sounds. The birch construction with 12mm thick body allows players to dig in with plenty of attack and a warm tone. Internal fixed metal strings add a crisp and sensitive snare effect that makes it easy to produce deep back beats and articulate finger rolls. The elegant mahogany and makah-burl frontplate finish options add striking aesthetics as well. Rounded corners on the playing surface offer total comfort while maximizing your touch.FeaturesBaltic Birch/Makah BurlA carefully selected pairing of 9-ply Baltic birch for the body and makah burl for the frontplate delivers rich, deep and balanced tone - the playing surface is formed to match 1-to-1 with the body for outstanding sound and feelCustom Micro-Coiled Steel Cajon StringsEquipped with internal fixed micro-coiled steel cajon strings for a beautifully lush responsive snare through all dynamics - the strings are pre-tuned for a sensitive and crisp snare sound that fits with any styleRounded CornersThe makah burl playing surface is rounded at the corners to give you exceptional contact with more comfort, resulting in a more precise sound with cutting slap tones and relaxed playing for longer sets of musicFits Any SettingMeinl Woodcraft Professional cajons deliver deep, resonant bass and cutting snare so you can play drum set grooves in any setting from open mic night to houses of worship to band practice - this cajon measures 11.75" W x 19.75" H x 12" DRear Sound PortThis standard size cajon comes with a rear sound port cut into the back of the birch resonating body to allow air to escape as you play, creating maximum resonance and tonal development - this is also an ideal spot for mic placement