Meinl Percussion Pickup Turbo Slaptop Cajon - Walnut

18.5" Baltic Birch Cajon with Fixed Internal Snare Wires and Passive Pickups - Walnut

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Q: What is a "Slaptop" Cajon and how is it played?

A Slaptop Cajon is designed to be played horizontally on your lap or a stand, rather than sitting on it. This unique orientation allows for comfortable playing with hands and fingers, offering a different ergonomic experience and access to various playing zones compared to traditional upright cajons. It's great for percussionists who prefer a more relaxed playing posture.

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Q: How does the built-in pickup system work on the Meinl Pickup Turbo Slaptop Cajon?

This cajon features a passive pickup system, allowing you to amplify its sound for live performances or recording. Simply connect a standard 1/4" instrument cable from the "out" jack to an amplifier or PA system. The passive design means it doesn't require batteries, offering reliable plug-and-play convenience for consistent sound.

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Q: What do the Bass and Snare knobs do on this cajon?

The Bass, Snare, and Tone knobs provide on-board control over your amplified sound. The Bass knob lets you adjust the low-end thump, the Snare knob allows you to dial in the crispness and sensitivity of the dual internal snare wires, and the Tone knob helps shape the overall EQ. These controls help you fine-tune your sound for different musical styles and venues, ensuring optimal sound projection.

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Q: What are the forward-facing sound ports for?

The forward-facing sound ports are a key feature that projects the cajon's sound directly towards your audience or microphone. Unlike traditional cajons with rear-facing ports, this design ensures maximum sonic projection and clarity. It makes it easier to capture the full range of bass and snare tones, enhancing your sound in any performance setting.

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Q: What kind of sound can I expect from the Walnut playing surface and Baltic Birch body?

The Walnut playing surface delivers a warm, articulate tone with clear highs and a rich attack. Combined with the Baltic Birch body, known for its resonant and punchy characteristics, this cajon produces a balanced sound with deep bass and crisp snare effects. It's versatile for various musical genres, from acoustic sets to amplified performances.

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Innovative Cajon with Pickups from Meinl

When you want extra volume and more tone control, the Meinl Pickup Turbo Slaptop Cajon is the ideal solution. This innovative instrument is lightweight and features a Baltic birch body that sits comfortably in your lap with its unique T-shaped design. The Turbo Slaptop also features a passive pickup system that has bass, snare, and tone controls, so you can dial in your own unique sound — features we fell in love with here at Sweetwater. In addition, the walnut playing surface comes with internally fixed snares, which add punchy slap tones to the deep, boomy bass hits. The Turbo Slaptop even has forward-projecting sound ports that deliver even more volume to your audience. This cajon is literally built for sound, and you will hear it the first time you get it in your hands.

Link up other Meinl instruments

This cajon is equipped with a link input intended for use with other Meinl instruments with pickups. The link signal gets routed through the cajon's controls, enabling extra sound shaping before both signals get sent to a single amplifier. Using the link input, this cajon can eliminate the need for extra amplifiers, decrease a group's stage footprint, and lend a much cleaner visual look to a stage setup.

Note: Meinl's link system is not compatible with all instruments or sources. Be sure to call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer for more information and a complete list of compatible devices.

Meinl Percussion Pickup Turbo Slaptop Cajon Features:

Innovative cajon with passive pickup system for great tone and volume
Baltic birch body and walnut playing surface emit great tone
Broad walnut playing surface offers you 3 distinct sounds and tons of expression
Center section offers you rich bass and clean high percussion tones
Either side of the playing surface offers the snap and sizzle of snare sounds
Bottom-side cushioning adds comfort for extended playing sessions

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Tech Specs

Cajon Type: Pickup Turbo Slaptop Cajon
Size: 18.5" x 9.5" x 14.25"
Body Material: Baltic Birch, Black Finish
Playing Surface: Walnut
Acoustic/Electric: Acoustic with Passive Pickup System
Connectors: 1 x 1/4" (out), 1 x 1/4" (link)
Snare Wires: Dual Internal Fixed Snare Wires
Features: Bass Knob, Snare Knob, Forward-facing Sound Ports
Manufacturer Part Number: PTOPCAJ2WN

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Great sound, especially plugged in. I was worried about the low end of this drum before purchase but was pleasantly surprised by the end when plugged into our system. Acoustically, this is not as loud as a full size djembe so I think it shines best with the pickup.

A couple words of advice:
- If you are going to transport the drum, buy the case. It is light but a little awkward to carry and doesn't like bumps.
- I did not enjoy playing the drum between my legs, it seemed to slide down as I played. I ended up making a stand for the drum, to play from behind it (photo attached). Maybe I could have used a lower chair, but I think Meinl should look into making a proper stand.

Pretty impressed with this cajon. We use this for acoustic worship sets. Very easy to come up with simple beats to accompany an acoustic set. Also great for people unable to play a standard (sit on) cajon due to playing position.

The pickups in this product work well. I ran this through my bass amp and also through our sound system. The "bass" is low and boomy. The snares really come to life with the use of the pickup.

Only downside to this is that, without the pickups, I dont feel that this unit (due to size) would fill a room or even compete well against multiple other instruments.

There is also a Cajon bag and brushes that I orded at the same time. Highly recommend.

I purchased this Cajon to serve a purpose as a snare in an acoustic cajon full kit setup I've been wanting to try for a few years now.
I bought the vertical subwoofer pickup Cajon as well and paired it with the Dw5000 cajon pedal to use as a throne and kick.
I built a 12" riser for the Turbo to sit on to bring it to normal height of a snare.
Loved the idea of the built in pickup!
What I have found is that when ran through the board the side of the Cajon that the pickup is on picks up very well.
The opposite side of the Cajon does not.
So to get an even full sound all the way across I just added an Instrument mic to the side of the cajon that doesn't pick up well and balanced both the pick up and the external instrument mic together and it turned out awesome.
Playing with Meinl Cajon Sticks and the tone is pretty cool.
Outside has a crisp snap, and the center has some cool Tom like sounds when playing with sticks.
Overall it's awesome.

After a month, the beautiful walnut top cracked right down the middle. I had given it a very hard slap with my bare palm, like how I would hit a conga drum in an excitable moment. The cajon had been stored at 45-50% RH, so drying out probably wasn't the cause. Mark Bruhn and the Sweetwater staff displayed their usual best-in-class customer service, taking it back under warranty and sending me a free replacement by 2-day air.

This is a fun instrument and I still recommend it, but be aware that the walnut top is not as sturdy as a regular cajon tapa made from plywood. The center bass section under the logo is thin and resonant, like the back of an acoustic guitar, so you should not hit it with full force. The outer sections over the snares are better supported and your hand will probably break before the wood does.

This thing is amazing! I needed something to play gigs at a local piano bar. This thing is loud on it's own, but plugged in makes a world of difference. Great tone. Easy to play! Worth every penny!