Bass Pedal Cajon | musicradar.com

Meinl Bass Pedal Cajon £269

The MusicRadar Team, Tue 23 Oct, 12:13 pm BST

Meinl snare cajon: From the world percussion range.

Manufacturer's description

The MEINL Bass Pedal Cajon features another unique innovation, which proves once again MEINL’s leading R/D status in the worldwide percussion scene. A pedal attached to the cajon adjusts the amount of pressure used to press the snare wires against the front plate, and can even be turned off completely This system allows the player to change the settings of the snare wires while playing a rhythm with both hands without an interruption. Due to its size being bigger than the standard MEINL Cajons, the instrument has more projection and bass frequencies.

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Verdict

MusicRadar rating: 4.5 of 5

Pros

Significant increase in volume and bass tone. Ability to change the sound while playing with both hands.

Cons

It won't fit in any of Meinl's standard bags, although a dedicated deluxe bass pedal cajon bag is available.

The bottom line

The big plus with the bass pedal cajon is that it's the only model that doesn't require you to stop playing with one hand in order to change the snare sound. Although it might take a little practice to get used to operating the pedal, the rewards will be more than worth it.

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