I have so far built 2 Schlagwerk (CBA2S) cajons, and now it was time to try the Meinl instead.
Unfortunately I have been disappointed in too many ways to recommend this one :(
Box content - the Meinl comes _without_ any of these: Glue, tightening straps, assembly guidance cardboard, sandpaper, or assembly plate. All of these were supplied with the Schlagwerk cajon kits.
Assembly guide - the descriptions are not impressive, and can sometimes be quite confusing. For example the measurements for the front plate, where some distances are measured from the edge of the front plate, and others from the centre of the front plate (which is not marked in any way...?).
The materials - here is the only +1 for this one, which is the front plate which is nice looking. The sidepanels etc are similar quality to CBA2S.
The sound - and this is the biggest one for me: It is WAY to tonally high for me - the "bassdrum" sound is highpitched and dim compared to the "boom" I can get from the CBA2S. Maybe because the Meinl frontplate is thicker and heavier, it appears?
Conclusion: I would personally recommend to spend the 10-15€ more and buy the CBA2S, which I belive will give you a better assembly experience and end product.
