Maple Cajon with Fiddleback Walnut Faceplate

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Maple body with an integrated bass port, paired with a fiddleback walnut faceplate. This combination gives a tight response with a strong, controlled low end. #TheKopfSound #thekopfsound #kopfpercussion #cajon #woodworking
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Walnut Bass Cajon with Quilted Maple Faceplates
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Walnut & Spalted Maple Cajon
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Walnut & Spalted Maple Cajon | Sealer Stage
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Handcrafted Walnut body cajon with a Zebrawood faceplate-shown here just after sanding At this stage, the grain starts to come alive. Zebrawood has a natural striping that almost looks artificial, but it is completely raw and untouched-just revealed through careful sanding and preparation. #woo
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Walnut Bass Cajon Demo | Quilted Maple Faceplates
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Fiddleback Walnut Revealed Under Naptha
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Faceplates In Progress
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Freshly Sealed Walnut Cajon Body
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