What the heck is a CAJONGOTm ?

Cajongo.com

What the heck is a "CAJONGO" ?

What is it? and Where did it come from? "Cajongos" are a line of percussion instruments. The word is coined from : cajon & bongo. The original "Perico" model " CAJONGO"Tm came from a concept that Jose Caridad "Perico" Hernandez , an illustrious Cuban born percussionist , brought to me and asked me to make him one. I was extremely excited to do so ! Through experimentation and guidance from Perico I developed the somewhat empirical work known as the "CAJONGO"Tm line of musical instruments. The "PERICO" Bongo model was the first and it didn't stop there. From that first concept I have experimented with shell size,shape, thickness and materials creating a wide and varied line of hand drums for the Artist to create with. The "PERICO" remains a favorite. The "CAJONGO"Tm line of drums are built completely of wood (including, Skin or Head). Bongo, Cajon, Boku' and Bata' style drums.

Rhythm.... created by the man.

"Perico" doing what he LOVES!!! !!

Current line of original "Cajongos"- Cajon Bongos

Left to right : The "Perico" - "Voz Ritmico" - "Grand 38 Special"

"Cajongo" "Artista" Cajon

"The two Headed approch"

All the basic models are constructed of high quality plywood shells and a variety of plywood Skins.

"CAJONGOS"tm are constructed with great care, craftmanship, attention to detail and are very durable and do not require tuning. They have a stable pitch & tone regardless of heat,cold,humidity or dryness.

Shell size, thickness and type, combined with Skin thickness and type, create truly crisp yet warm resonate tone.

Bongo style models: "PERICO" , "Voz Ritmico" & "Cabongo" .

Cajon style: Arch Back ; "Chico", "Artista","OM Grand" & "Grand Artista".

"Primal" ; "Chico","Artista"& "OMGrand".

Boku' style: "Babalu's".

Requinto, Quinto, Conga, & Tumba.

The stock finnish is clear Laquer. Dye and tinted Laquer are avalible thru "custom shop" special order. Also personalized hand painted designs or names.

The "ARTISTA" series is a totally UNIQUE cajon due to the divided face & chambered design of my own, giving an extreamly wide variety of pitch and tone across the face. From a high "crack" to a low "boom" the the pitch change & tones are there. If Jose down at The Pro Drum Shop hadn't asked if I would make a cajon, it would yet to be conceived.

Thanks! JOSE !

I've been building "Cajongos"TM since "99" and have had a teriffic time developing them and getting them out to the world of Rhythm! They are being played by some of the "TOP" percussonists on the planet. My deepest gratitude goes out to them. THANK YOU!!! !! !!! !!

Check out the pages for pictures and individual details.