Cajon

The cajon is a box-shaped hand percussion instrument from the Afro-Peruvian tradition. Built as a plywood box, it is played by striking the front panel — the tapa — while seated with the drum between the knees. Internal snares (metal wires or guitar-style strings) rest against the tapa, so a single instrument gives both a deep, resonant bass in the centre and a bright, snare-like crack near the top edges. No sticks, no kit: the full rhythm comes from the hands alone.

That range and portability have carried the cajon far beyond Peru. It anchors flamenco rhythm, fills in for a drum kit in acoustic and singer-songwriter sets, and sits naturally in world-percussion ensembles — light enough to travel, loud enough to hold a room.

Tapadum’s collection features Cuba Percs cajons — from €179 — each built around an adjustable snare system. A single screw sets how much the snares buzz against the tapa, tuning the drum from a dry, flamenco-style snap to a fuller, rounder response, so one instrument adapts to different styles and rooms.

Both models suit beginners and gigging players alike, and every drum is checked before it ships. Explore the cajon within our wider Percussions family. Worldwide shipping & 15-day return.