Nautilus Cajóns
Cajon, Percussion, Box Drums, Flamenco Cajon, Peruvian Cajon, Custom Cajon, Cajon Lessons, String Cajon, Snare Cajon, Cuban Cajon, Bajo Cajon, Pedal Cajon, Cajon Afroperuano, Professional Cajon, Cajon Store, Stomp Box, Cajon Set, Compact Cajon, Conga Cajon, Bongo Cajon, Djembe Cajon
Cajon, Percussion, Box Drums, Flamenco Cajon, Peruvian Cajon, Custom Cajon, Cajon Lessons, String Cajon, Snare Cajon, Cuban Cajon, Bajo Cajon, Pedal Cajon, Cajon Afroperuano, Professional Cajon, Cajon Store, Stomp Box, Cajon Set, Compact Cajon, Conga Cajon, Bongo Cajon, Djembe Cajon
While many instrument makers place beauty at the top of their priority list, I have always been motivated by the desire to achieve new dimensions of sound quality. Therefore, I naturally found that solid hardwood "carcasas" or bodies, produce tones unmatched by plywood carcasas. A strict appearance driven approach utilizes veneers applied to plywood. I use veneers only when absolutely necessary to suit the desires of the customer, usually on the tapa only. Whenever possible, I use solid hardwoods. The pleasant and varied appearances of Nautilus Cajons are simply the result of my ongoing experimentation with sound production using different species of wood. I offer free consultation to advise a wood selection based on the particular sound you are aiming for. Or if you already know what kinds of wood you want, I can help you determine what is available and within your desired price range.
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Many woods, including mahogany, bubinga, padouk, and purpleheart. -
Padouk is one of my favorites in both appearance and sound. -
Purpleheart. This stunning wood is extra dense, and ideal cajon wood. -
Bubinga is a Classic Drum Making wood and it is easy to see why. This one features 1" thick bubinga, an incredible sounding drum. -
True Indian Mahogany. Hard to find these days. Most available Mahogany is African. -
Walnut is one of my all time favorites, highly recommended. -
Red Mahogany Tapa. Mahogany is one specie which is readily available in thin plywood stock, perfect for tapas. -
Tapa with Ebony Veneer to match the customer's Guitar -
Cherry carcasa with pink and black Mahogany tapa. -
A selection of custom cajons. Walnut, Cherry, Birch, and Purpleheart. -
A selection of raw wood. Cherry. Honey Locust. Walnut. Purpleheart.
Here is a list of a few woods I know are available, grouped roughly into some pricing categories. If cost is not an issue, virtually any material can be ordered.
Not so expensive:
Walnut
Poplar
Honey Locust
Pine
Oak
Maple
More expensive:
Padouk
Bubinga
Rosewood
Cherry
Mahogany
Maple
Purpleheart
Purple Juniper
High End:
Wenge
Zebra Wood
Teak
Iron Wood