Pyle Cajon-Wooden Percussion Box, with Internal Guitar Strings, Full Size, 12.0’’ x 12.0’’ x 18.0’’ (PCJD18)

I've been a drummer for decades. I have multiple drum sets and did it for a living in my younger days. Now I play for my enjoyment and playing out gives me spare toy money.Recently we started playing some different music in the band I'm in, which lead me to cajon's and other hand drums. The Pearl Compact Conga is another cool drum by the way. And way easier to transport than a full size one when your already lugging around a drum set. But that's a different sound, harder to learn to play, and way more money.So I looked around and tried many different ones. The sounds I get from this one are really nice and the price just can't be beat. I like the adjustable guitar string type snare features so I can adjust it to the sound I want. And it has a deep bass sound as well. It's very light, but seems to be well constructed as I'm 6'1" and 250 lbs and it's holding me up just fine.The box is finished well and not rough corners and edges as you might expect. Overall i think it's a great deal and I couldn't find another that could beat it for sound and price.

I bought this Cajon for my kids and grandkids to play and it has lived up to my expectations and the many positive reviews I have read online. For the price and compared to other more expensive cajon, it seems to be an excellent deal.The sound of the snare is bright and snappy and my PCJD18 is also capable of creating a solid bass tone right out of the box. Playing this cajon feels good and is easy on the ears, there's no dullness or difficulty producing the snapping percussive sound expected from this type of string cajon.I haven't even adjusted the internal strings or the front plate yet but learned how to do that by watching the "Pyle PCJD18 Overview Video" online. I have little doubt that a wide variety of sounds and tones can be produced by this instrument. I'm aware that not all cajon instruments can even be adjusted like this.I'm not worried about it supporting my weight or the weight of anyone I know. I would not expect it to be made from the finest wood or materials but it feels solid and put together well enough for me. The feet are stable and the cajon doesn't slip around.I can recommend this cajon to beginners and children and, possibly, to more experienced cajon players as well!

The media could not be loaded. Just received this Cajon so I cannot speak to the longevity yet, but I can say this - the sound and quality have already vastly exceeded my expectations. There is real craftsmanship in this drum, and at this price point that is saying something. I half expected to receive a children's quality instrument due to the low price, but what I got is a big boy Cajon that sounds wonderful. I didn't have to adjust the snare at all to get a nice sound out of it. There is a clear separation between the bass note and the snare which was my main concern. I'm looking forward to learning all of its sweet spots and just building a relationship with this drum - I think I'll have it a long time before I feel the need to upgrade to a professional level.I got this on sale for around 75 dollars, which is an absolute steal, but after seeing the quality I would gladly pay the full 100 for this. If you're looking around for a quality Cajon at a ridiculously low price, you cannot go wrong with this. Whether you're a beginner just getting into it, or a pro that needs something other than his mainstay to travel around with, I believe you'll be happy with this instrument!

I received my PYLE PCJD18 cajon three days ago. The box arrived sooner than expected and the cajon was even better than what I expected. I have played several in the 200 to 300 dollar range that do not sound or look near as good as this one. Excellent full bass drum sound with crisp snare effect once tuned. The cajon comes tuned right for shipping on both the face upper as well as the strings. A quarter to half turn on the outside screws on top plate and and a half turn on the strings woke the cajon up. I am very pleased with this purchase.In summary:It is built well with a nice finish.It has a deep bass sound and the snare is very crisp.It is easily tuneable for the sound or effect you need for your particular taste.

I ordered this on Monday. It was delivered on Thursday. An hour later it was on stage being played accompanying a friend’s acoustic gig. Several spectators along with the restaurant owner were very impressed with the Cajon and what it added to the music. It sounds great right out of the box!

The PCJD18 Cajon arrived on time with no damage to the drum. All the screws on the face of the drum were pretty tight. I had to loosen the screws at the top corners and the first one along each side just a little to get the sound I was looking for. The guitar wires were also tight. A little adjustment was needed there as well. Check out YouTube videos on how to tune a Cajon. With the adjustments made it was time to play. I have over 15 years of drumming experience. Although this is my first Cajon!First impressions, I felt like the drum was tight and not as responsive as I expected. Over the next few days I continued to make fine adjustments. The bass became clean and clear with the snare having a crisp snap on the corners. I was also able to tune a nice full snare sound between the top of the drum and the sweet spot for the bass.I have had the drum for seven days and played it a lot! It has become very responsive with great sounds.If you decide to purchase this drum, make fine adjustments and be patient. I’m glad I did!Final thoughts after having the drum for a week- The drum is well built and sturdy. No rough edges and a nice finish. With adjustments and some playing time, I couldn’t be more pleased with the response and sound of this drum. I think it would be hard to find a drum of this sound and quality for a lower price. I would recommend this drum to a friend!