Tassie Hand Drums

Tassie Hand Drums Tassie Hand Drums individually craft cajons from plywood and reclaimed timbers. Our cajons come with

Cajon is a spanish word which can be translated as "box" or "drawer". As a musical instrument they take the form a simple box drum that originated in Peru. Recently the cajon has had a popularity surge because it is a simple but effective, providing an incredible sound like a drum kit in a box. Almost anyone can play it, but like any instrument they take a life-time to master. Tassie Hand Drum Caj

ons are built from either simple plywood or reclaimed timbers and feature an adjustable snare. We are happy to work with you to customise size/dimensions and select your choice of timbers. If you are looking for a unique hand crafted cajon with character and a great tone, send us a mesaage to find out more.

This box has been sitting in the shed unfinished for at least 18 months. I sealed it with oil and left it there until I ...
20/08/2023

This box has been sitting in the shed unfinished for at least 18 months. I sealed it with oil and left it there until I found motivation to go back to it. The oil was a bit of an experiement to see how it would last and as you can see, its still shiny and new even after all this time.

Tas Oak body with 7mm plywood back and 3mm playing surface. Simple adjustable snare. Oil finish (Whittle Waxes Evolution Classic Hardwax Oil).
A couple of finishing touches to add, but it already sounds great!

Sorry, this one is NOT FOR SALE.

Thanks to Original sticker co. for the decals on the front and rear.

24/12/2021
New build, new design using reclaimed Tas Oak.Gluing in some of the internal supports that give the box its strength.
23/12/2021

New build, new design using reclaimed Tas Oak.
Gluing in some of the internal supports that give the box its strength.

These photos show the stages of our latest cajon build. From the raw pine boards through assembly and finishing.This Bas...
31/10/2021

These photos show the stages of our latest cajon build. From the raw pine boards through assembly and finishing.

This Bassport box has an angled tapa (playing surface) and adjustable internal snare. It is finished in semi-gloss black and clear coat varnish.

The best part of building cajons is getting to the stage where you can finally hear how it sounds.This box for a custome...
11/10/2021

The best part of building cajons is getting to the stage where you can finally hear how it sounds.

This box for a customer had the adjustable snare and front panel (and logo) fitted today and its first sound test .. deep, punchy bass and clean snare sounds - wish I could keep them all ;)

sticker co.

01/06/2020

Quick demo of the cajon we completed today .. playing is a bit rusty, but gives you an idea of the deep base and clean tones of the boxes we build.

New cajon completed today for a customer ... this box is custom sized with clap corners, adjustable snare, and rubber fe...
01/06/2020

New cajon completed today for a customer ... this box is custom sized with clap corners, adjustable snare, and rubber feet.
Vinyl graphics by supplied by The Car Artist

Send us a message to find out how we can customise a build a cajon for you.

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Looking for scrap timber or off-cuts of any hardwood or softwood boards roughly 15-20mm thick and a minimum of 200mm lon...
26/02/2020

Looking for scrap timber or off-cuts of any hardwood or softwood boards roughly 15-20mm thick and a minimum of 200mm long for making reclaimed timber cajons and drums. (400-500mm+ would be better, but I will take smaller for experimental designs)

Prefer timber that is dressed as I don't have the tools or space to deal with rough sawn.

If you have anything lying around you don't need let me know please - last person who donated got a cajon made from their old floorboards as a gift, so you never know.

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