Meinl Martinete Line Brazilian Ironwood With Ukola Woodframe Frontplate

Meinl Artisan Edition Martinete Cajon – Premium Spanish Craftsmanship and Powerful Tone

Handcrafted in Spain, the Meinl Artisan Edition Martinete Cajon is a high-performance instrument designed in collaboration with master cajon builder José “Pepote” Hernández Diaz. Built for discerning players, this cajon delivers an exceptional balance of comfort, tone, and refined visual appeal.

The solid Tulip Poplar body is enhanced with a beautiful Brazilian Ironwood frontplate and a decorative wood inlay, giving the cajon an elegant and handcrafted aesthetic. The 15mm thick resonating body includes an extra-thick sound port ring, which boosts bass compression for a punchy low-end response.

Inside, two independently adjustable sets of ten micro-coiled metal strings provide a crisp, sensitive snare effect. These strings are hand-wound in the traditional Spanish style, and their tension can be fine-tuned via two tuning screws using the included key.

For enhanced playability, the cajon features rounded frontplate corners, thumb notches, and ergonomically shaped contours, while six soft rubber feet keep the instrument stable and reduce unwanted resonance. A built-in pop filter on the soundhole helps control airflow and improve tonal focus.

Key Features

• Solid Tulip Poplar resonating body with Brazilian Ironwood frontplate

• Two sets of 10 micro-coiled metal strings, adjustable independently

• Rounded frontplate corners and thumb notches for ergonomic comfort

• Extra-thick sound port ring for enhanced bass compression

• Decorative wood inlay for a refined, handmade appearance

• Pop filter on the soundhole for cleaner airflow and tone

• Six soft rubber feet for improved grip and resonance isolation

• Made in Spain with artisan-level attention to detail

The Meinl Martinete Cajon is ideal for flamenco, fusion, world music, and any setting where responsive dynamics, rich low-end, and refined craftsmanship are essential. It’s more than an instrument—it’s a performance-ready work of art.