DIY - How to Build a Cajon (Acoustic Drum Box)

First,, Apologize for bad English and anything on this site. ^_^
INTRODUCTION

I recently saw on the internet, a band was playing a song from my favorite band Blink 182 (acoustic version). There I saw the drummer plays a box object which he had occupied and played by banging the front. Without delay, I find out what it was. Of course I ask uncle Google to search for it. And finally with the keyword "box acoustic drums", uncle Google instantly find what I was looking for. And that is "Cajon".


CAJON HISTORY
Cajon (read "cahone") (Spanish pronunciation: "kaxon") is derived from the Spanish for crate, drawer, or box. One theory about Cajon began in the 18th century when the African slaves brought to the colonies of Spain in Peru. The slaves, forbidden to play their
traditional instruments. Because of that, they make a box shaped instrument that can be occupied so as bench so that they can disguise the instrument. Cajon was developed in the 19th century, and in 1850 was the peak of its popularity. And now, cajon also worldwide as one of the musical instruments are very much playable. One of them as an acoustic instrument accompaniment.

DEMO GASENDRA'S CAJON

 

PROCESS TO MAKE CAJON

1. Of course, before we making this cajon, prepare all materials and tools required such as boards, plywood, nails, glue, bolts, stringed, hammer, cutting tools (saws), sandpaper, and everything that can be used to make a Cajon.
* In this case, I'm using the multiplex (teak wood) with a thickness of 12 mm and a membrane / tapa / drumhead using plywood with a thickness of 3 mm.

2. Sketch on board, (according to the desired size) lines to be cut. On the internet there are various sizes that are used in the making of this cajon. For high ranging between 40-60 cm and the length and width ranging from 28-38 cm.

* Holes / soundhole usually are dealing / parallel with tapa / headdrum. But it could also be in the side.

* There is some variation in the shape and size of the holes / soundhole. But generally rounded with sizes ranging from approximately 30-70% width cajon.

* In this case, the size of which used to be seen as an image.

3. Cut these sketches into parts with saws or other cutting tools.
* For making holes (soundhole) use drill first and then use a sticks saw.
* Cut properly so that when installed, there is no gap or slit on each patch.

 

4. In the installation process, use wood glue on the parts that will be affixed to better glue and closing the gap / slit / pores undesirable. Then use a nail plywood to reinforce the patch.

*Ask for help a friend or use the gripper tool to facilitate the installation process.
*In this case my cousin ask for help. [:)]

5. To reduce the gap, use glue on each corner and on each of the parts are affixed.

6. In order for the resulting sound better, use a snare or a string can also be added bells.

*Snappy Modification:

*There are various ways snare or string mounting on cajon. For example:

7. For mounting tape / head drum using bolts with a distance that is not too loose. the closer, the better to reduce noise between tapa and body.

8. Use sandpaper to dull the miser or the corners cajon.

9. For the next step, sanding the entire surface, then use putty to cover the bagin the dent / porous. Repeat the sanding and putty if previous results are less good.

10. The next stage is the coloring. Color or pattern as desired to give.

11. In addition, pairs of legs on the bottom of the cajon, so that the bottom surface is not in direct contact with the floor.

12. The last stage, don't forget the brand to cajon.

GASENDRA'S CAJON

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 GASENDRA'S CAJON

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HOW TO PLAY CAJON
1. Sit on cajon with tapa was in the front position.
2. On beating cajon sound, there are 4 basic, ie tone, bass, tap and slap:
? Tone
    By hitting the top of the cajon using half open palms.
? Bas
    By hitting the top third / middle cajon using the entire surface of the palm of the hand.
? Tap
    By hitting the top.
? Slap
    By hitting the side of the top.
3. Relax and soften any blow.
4. Use improvisation in play.

TOTAL PRICE PER MATERIAL CAJON
Multiplek = � $4.5
Triplek = � $0.25
Snappy = $3,5

Glue + putty + nail + bolts + paint, etc. = � $3

(kurang lebih semua)

"APOLOGIZE IF THERE'S ANYTHING WRONG"

Book:
? http://caseyconnor.org/jl/cajon
? http://www.wikihow.com/Build-a-Cajon 
? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caj�n
? https://www.google.co.id/imghp?hl=id&tab=wi