Meinl 'Make your own' cajon kit

Meinl 'Make your own' cajon kit

An extremely popular 'Make your Own' cajon kit from Mienl gives players the chance to build and personalise their own cajon from start to finish. Designed for beginners, educators and creative percussion enthusiasts, this kit combines hands-on construction with the joy of playing a fully functional instrument once assembled. It offers an engaging way to explore rhythm, technique and musical expression while developing an understanding of the instrument’s mechanics. Made from high-quality Baltic birch, once built the cajon delivers a rich low-end tone and crisp snare response thanks to its pre-fitted internal snare system.

The kit encourages creativity beyond assembly, allowing players to decorate and customise the exterior to suit personal style. Its compact, portable design makes it perfect for a school project, providing a rewarding DIY experience that is both educational and musical. It’s also ideal for families, or anyone looking for an interactive introduction to percussion.

The kit includes all the necessary parts and instructions, see below for full list of contents.

What's included?

• Instructions (printed in 7 languages)
• Side panels (x2)
• Base panel
• Top panel
• Rear panel
• Playing surface
• Side battens
• Base
• Top batten
• Securing batten for the snare
• Snare
• Rubber feet
• Screws