€330.00
€330.00
The lightest model in our range
The “one” model comes with one íon, select its position and choose one íon from our range
Made by hand, they provide the player with a host of new sounds and massively expand the potential of this instrument. Thanks to the individual sound boxes, they produce clear, undistorted tones, allowing each íon to be played as a stand-alone drum.
The lightest model in our range
Comes with one íon (interchangeable drum head) on either the left or right-hand side, with the option of either Cuban, Kenyan, Guinean, Turkish or Peruvian. Like all of the +íon cajons, it has a deep and powerful bass response. This is thanks to the enhanced bass port and because the structure is also wider than that of a traditional cajon. It features two tuneable strings on each side (4 strings in total) which amplify the high-end tones to give a brighter snare response. All of the final details are laser-engraved to preserve the aesthetic of the wood and to ensure the long-term durability of the finish.
Faceplate: Birch
3mm phenolic birch plywood.
This hard-wearing surface can easily deal with even the most vigorous of playing styles and boasts exceptional acoustic transmission properties. This is due to the way it is manufactured, with thin layers of solid wood that are glued together, with the grains of adjacent layers arranged at right angles to each other. In terms of both durability and sound quality, this is an excellent choice.
Material
Made 100% from plywood ranging from 6.5 to 12mm in thickness. This material boasts outstanding properties in terms of both its strength and its transmission of vibrations. It is sustainably sourced under extremely strict regulations. This means that we exclusively source our wood from large forests that can trap and store more carbon dioxide than is released during the manufacture of the cajons. Its natural aesthetic gives the cajon a classic, elegant look.
Dimensions
48 x 30 x 32 cm.
We purposely designed this to be larger than standard because a bigger sound box equates to a greater movement of air inside it. In other words, the greater the volume, the longer the soundwave, and this produces a stronger, more intense and more driving sound. In addition to this, the extended seating surface allows for added comfort and freedom of movement.
Guinean
This West African country is a hotbed of music, and home to the world-renowned “Les Ballets Africains” which has showcased some of Africa’s finest drummers over the past three quarters of a century. Central to Guinean music is the djembe, which can be made from cowskin or goatskin. Our Guinean drum head is a tribute to the latter, producing a rounder tone than a bleached goatskin drum head (such as the Cuban). As is typically thicker than bleached goatskin, it can also be played far more vigorously, and is recommended both for its distinct frequency response and for its robustness.
Kenyan
Inspired by the “mshondo” – a tall, slender drum played by the Giriama tribe which produces a lovely, rounded tone. Our interpretation of this tribal drum is made from unshaven goat skin to produce a lower frequency response. As such, it contrasts beautifully with the other drum heads in our range and allows for the option of a very satisfying counterpoint to both the cajon and the other drum heads when playing. In terms of its aesthetic and its sound, every +íon player will want the
Kenyan in their collection.
Cuban
Inspired by the sounds of Afro-Cuban percussion, the Cuban drum head produces a sound similar to that of a bongo or conga. Made from goatskin, it is 100% natural and is treated and cured by hand. Because this is a natural product, no two pieces are the same. This means that every skin will inherently have its own unique characteristics which can be seen in the subtle but visible differences in thickness and variations in colour. We recommend applying vegetable fat in order to maintain its flexibility and improve its durability. It is this flexibility that allows the player to experiment with different frequencies and to adjust the drum head to suit individual tastes and playing styles.
Turkish
Rooted in the sounds of Turkish percussion, this drum head features a skin made from synthetic material in either a blue or green finish.This material is widely used in professional-level instruments these days due to the fact that it is unaffected by climatic conditions such as humidity, which results in a loss of tension.
This type of skin is very lightweight by nature and must be protected against sharp objects and unintended impacts. However, the thinness of the Turkish drum head is also its greatest advantage as it boasts exceptional responsiveness and sound projection, producing full and robust mid-range tones and strong, bright high end. For this reason, it lends itself well to a playing style known as the “Turkish technique”, although it can be played in numerous different ways.
Peruvian
This drum head is a nod to the Peruvian origins of the cajon, which came into being when African slaves used upturned wooden crates and containers to mimic drums. It´s made from natural birch wood or limba wood allowing the Peruvian drum head to be matched with the faceplate of your cajon to ensure a harmonious sound.
The Peruvian produces an impressively crisp “pop” when slapped. This drum head is extremely sensitive and responds outstandingly even with the lightest of touches.
Remember, this íon is the most sensitive in our range and a light touch is enough to produce an exceptional response from the Peruvian. An excessive force is not recomended.
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