Pyle Jam Wooden Cajon, Handcraft Compact and Lightweight Percussion Box with Internal Guitar Strings, Rubber Capped Feet, Suitable for All Ages, 12.0’’ x 12.0’’ x 18.0’’ (PCJD18)

I previously owned a German Schlagwerk cajon and when I donated it to our church, I found myself looking for an inexpensive instrument to replace it for my home. I tried 3 of the Amazon cajons that were under $130 and had received decent reviews: Meinl Cajon Box Drum with Internal Snares and FREE Bag (BC1NTWR), Sawtooth ST-CJ120B Cajon Birch Wood with Padded Seat Cushion and Carry Bag, and PylePRO PCJD18 String Cajon - Wooden Percussion Box, with Internal Guitar Strings, Full Size.The Meinl has drum snares inside that are not removable (unlike my Schlagwerk) or adjustable. Sadly, this was a deal breaker for me as there was no way to adjust the snare sound. The cajon was well built and had a good carry bag.The Sawtooth was by far the least expensive and also came with a carry bag and a pad for the seat. The pad was ridiculously thin and hard - and provided little if any cushion. The bag was a nice accessory and the cajon was well built. The bass on the cajon was not as deep and the snares were not as crisp as on the Pyle. The faceplate was thicker/heavier and affected the range of sound that I could get out of the instrument. I did turn the screws that adjust the internal guitar strings, but they didn’t make a huge amount of improvement to the richness of the bass & snares.The PylePRO is my personal favorite based on sound. To be honest, the build quality is a bit less than the other cajons (edge above the faceplate could use better sanding) and it didn’t come with a carrying bag, but to me, the sound more closely emulates that of a drumset bass, snare and toms. The image on Amazon has recently changed and it now says “BlueBerry” on the drum face instead of PylePro - I’m glad I bought it when I did :-)

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!

Good cajon for the price. Not great tone, but good.

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!

Love this drum. High quality and puts out awesome sound!

I've always loved cajons, but this one is pretty great. It adjusts for the sound that you like and the tool is included (inside the box). Bought it as gift, but I use it as much as the owner.

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!

This drum sounds excellent and is fun. Many YouTube videos teach basic beats, so you can get free lessons.