How much do you expect to sell it for? I know Emma's cajons were pretty expensive - about 130-140 quid or so.
Her other one was bigger and had kind of a "rocking chair" base too
JD01 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 04, 2017 1:25 pm
How much do you expect to sell it for? I know Emma's cajons were pretty expensive - about 130-140 quid or so.
Her other one was bigger and had kind of a "rocking chair" base too
See how long it takes then calculate cost of materials. If I can clear 50 quid for this one for myself then the shop can add a bit more on top. There might not be any demand.
Greg_L wrote: ↑Tue Apr 04, 2017 5:14 pm
Cool. I don't know anything about woodworking or joints. Are those kinds of joints strong and stable to sit on? It won't wobble?
Once the rear tapa is glued and the front tapa is screwed on properly it's completely solid. I've seen designs where the corners are reinforced inside with 1x1 softwood but I don't think it's needed and I have a feeling it will affect resonance.
Bubba wrote: ↑Tue Apr 04, 2017 5:22 pm
Once the rear tapa is glued and the front tapa is screwed on properly it's completely solid. I've seen designs where the corners are reinforced inside with 1x1 softwood but I don't think it's needed and I have a feeling it will affect resonance.
I think a Cajon would just be fun jamming with my nieces - they're getting really into singing and playing guitar now since I gave them my old acoustic about a year ago.
JD01 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2017 5:39 am
I think a Cajon would just be fun jamming with my nieces - they're getting really into singing and playing guitar now since I gave them my old acoustic about a year ago.
It takes a bit of time to learn how to hit them properly, but yes. It's a great, simple percussion instrument, especially with snares added and loose corners for the "clack".
Greg_L wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2017 11:54 am
Wow I had no idea that's how you do the snare wires in those things. Cool.
There are a few ways of doing it but this is simple and gives a good sound. Also, there's some isolation from the area where the bass effect is most prominent, so the player can separate the bass, snare and click sounds. Some designs have a guitar string arrangement, with two strands lying closely against the front in a vee shape. Not easy to describe but there are pictures on google search.
