Nino NINO950

A "junior" sized cajon inspired by an essential instrument

Born from the tradition of "box" percussion and popularized across many musical genres, the cajon has established itself as a must-have whenever a simple, direct, and expressive acoustic groove is sought. The NINO Cajon 13-Inch embraces this philosophy in a compact version: an instrument designed to offer comfortable playability and quick handling, while preserving the cajon's sonic DNA.

Thanks to its reduced dimensions, this model serves as an excellent entry point into the world of percussion, particularly suited for educational workshops and initial rhythmic experiences, while remaining relevant as a secondary cajon for musicians seeking an easy-to-transport format.

For whom and for what: learning, home practice, and rhythmic awakening

This cajon is especially recommended for children: the 33 cm height facilitates a natural posture and limits fatigue, helping to focus on the essentials (hand placement, consistency, dynamics). It is also very suitable for music schools, teachers, and musical awakening programs looking for a robust instrument that is simple to explain and immediately rewarding.

At home, it becomes an excellent companion for working on fundamentals: differentiating bass tones (center) and slaps (near the edge), setting a tempo, accompanying a guitar or ukulele, or simply developing listening and coordination skills. Its compact size also makes it a smart choice for travel and small acoustic setups.

Response, comfort, and adjustments: a compact cajon that remains expressive

Birch body: projection and definition

Both the front plate and the resonating body are made from birch (Betula). This material choice is appreciated for its ability to provide a clear attack and good dynamic clarity, which is essential for learning to control differences between soft hits, accented strokes, and ghost notes.

Internal snares: added texture in the sound

The NINO Cajon features internal snares. This construction helps enrich the cajon's response by adding a drier, more articulated texture, useful for achieving a lively and well-defined play even at moderate volume.

Adjustable top corners: fine-tune attack and sensitivity

The adjustable top corners allow refining the feel under the hands. Depending on the setting, one can favor a softer or sharper response, which helps quickly find comfortable playability suited to the player's physique (especially children) and the desired style (soft accompaniment, more pronounced rhythms, etc.).

Technical specifications

Instrument size	Small	Material	wood
Category	cajon	Color	Natural
Type	cajon

Length	24.7 cm (9.75 inches)	Weight	2.27 kg (5 lb)
Height	33 cm (13 inches)	Front plate	birch (Betula)
Depth	24 cm (9.5 inches)	Resonating body	birch (Betula)