Many nuanced sound varieties on this Cajon. Definitely a step up in terms of tightness and crispness of snare compared to my previous $99-120 Cajon. I use my hands and a variety of Cajon brushes and all sound great. I was pleasantly surprised to hear the tone and feel warm with play (even after just 8 hours of play). Front panel does not produce a "snap", which was something I was hoping for with this one. It feels more like a solid body and schlagwerk instructions don't recommend loosening front plate screws (only minor tweaking for tuning).

I was looking to buy a cajon for me and my son. We are both beginners on the cajon, but my son plays the drums so I knew he would pick up cajon playing in short time. I did some research and tried out some Meinl, LP, and Pearl models at a few Guitar Centers. I didn't want to spend much money, but I didn't like any of the cajons I tried out. This is a matter of taste, but I looking for a tight sound with bass notes that weren't overshadowed by the snares. Through reviews, buying guides, and YouTube videos (look for Cajon Comparison), I came to the decision that I wanted the Schlagwerk 2-in-1.

Man, it's an awesome cajon! I'm very happy with the quality of this cajon and the sound we get from it. And the best part is that the sound has been getting better over the 2 months that we've had it. It could be that we're striking the box more properly now than before, but it sure sounds better.

If you're in the market for a low-priced cajon to get started on, I would strongly suggest adding the Schlagwerk 2-in-1 to your list of possible buys. Yes, it costs more than the Meinl Headliner, but you owe it to yourself to give Schlagwerk a try, if possible, before making the final decision.

The German craftsmanship is much nicer than the cheaper brands "” it looks great and feels solid. The bass sound is on the more boomier side, as it doesn't quite have the dry sound that the more expensive Schlagwerks have (but also is much less expensive). The snare is crisp but a bit subdued, you may need to adjust and tune the cajon to get your desired sound. This unit doesn't have the adjustable snare apparatus, but you can remove it easily if you want to go snare-less.

Just minor gripe is the lack of a proper cushioning pad, as just the non-slip coating can be uncomfortable and quite abrasive if you have delicate clothes.

I bought this as a gift for my son. After reading reviews of several Cajons, this was the one I chose because of the positive reviews. He is very pleased with the instument, which has a beautiful sound. The quality of the instrument is evident and it is gorgeous. Once caveat, according to the description included in the pamphlet that came with it, it is covered in goatskin. This was not part of the description I read online and would be a concern to vegans.

Have had other Cajuns. Adjustable and truly adaptable. Beautiful piece.