Rhythm Magazine Review (SummerIssue 167 August 2009) click here to download
Duende offers plenty for those who aspire to the real deal. VERDICT: Great craftsmanship across their range, with real attention to detail and highly innovative designs.
Drummer Magazine Review (Issue 69 July 2009) click here to download
Duende box, clever with innovative designs and craftsmanship...
UPBEATS: Build quality, Pricing, Con Fusion dual playing surface, Latino richness of soundDOWNBEATS: NONE
* * NEW * * Duende Starter Model (novice series) - Ref. 1006
This introductory level Cajon offers a very good price / quality ratio and is built with the same high level of care. With a chassis made out fibre (MDF), this instrument produces a bright and crisp sound. An excellent choice for the novice players or as an additional sonic option.
As with all the other Duende Cajons, this model comes with a standard 2 year warranty.
Specifications:
1 string “V” shaped resonating system • Front Plate: Pine Wood • Chassis: Fibre (MDF) Dimensions (mm): 475x300x295
Duende Classic (semi-pro series) - Ref. 1001
This mid range Duende Cajon offers quite a dry tone and mid-range pitch with an introductory price and exceptional finish. An excellent option to provide an extra colour to the demanding percussionist or as substitute drum kit for the acoustic musician on a budget.
The drum is made entirely of Okume wood with an internal resonating string and internal tuning system connected to an external key. The resonating head is made from 4mm Okume wood.
The Classic comes with a standard 2 year (+1) warranty.
Specifications:
V - shape snare string with tuning system • Chassis: 7mm Okume wood • Front panel: 4mm Okume wood • Dimensions (mm): 475x300x295
Duende Con Fusion (semi-pro series) - Ref. 1002
A unique drum with two opposite resonating dual surface heads, providing a wider sonic diversity to the demanding player. The innovative two-in-one drum offers the option of a crisp drum kit like tone with sustain against the more traditional and natural dry sounding standard Cajon. This instrument is a lot of fun to play and allows for the opportunity to produce a broad array of sounds.
The drum is made from Okume wood with one resonating head made from Okume and African Zebra wood fitted with a resonating string and internal tuning system fitted to an external key. The other panel is made of birch and has no resonating string to provide a wider sound diversity.
The Con Fusion comes with a standard 2 year (+1) warranty.
Specifications:
Front: Snare in a v-shape with tuning system • Back: Resonating strings and machine head tuning system • Chassis: 7mm Okume wood • Front panel: 4mm Okume and African Zebra woods • Back panel: 2.5mm Birch • Dimensions (mm): 475x300x295
* * NEW * * Duende Duo (pro series) - Ref. 1005
The Duo Duende model is, in our opinion, the ultimate tool of expression in the Cajon world. This innovative instrument is the first available Cajon to offer a separate isolated sound chamber for bass and treble within its body. This pro series Cajon provides an amazing sound quality both in the studio and live. Ideal for the demanding percussionists.
The Duo comes with a standard 2 year (+1) warranty.
Specifications:
4 String resonating system with machine head tuning system • Front: Birch • Chassis: Birch Dimensions (mm): 460x300x345 • THE DRUM SHIPS WITH A PADDED PROTECTION CASE
Duende Latino (pro series) - Ref. 1003
A professional quality Cajon with a deep rounded bass tone and crisp trebles that resonate nicely, giving a big and full sound. Ideal to use as a drum kit substitution. This model also comes with a padded protection case ! ! Made entirely of Birch with an internal tuning system fitted to three internal keys (similar to guitar tuners) and three resonating strings in a v-shape.
The Latino comes with a standard 2 year (+1) warranty.
Specifications:
3 string resonating system with machine head tuning system • Front: 2.5mm Birch • Chassis: 8mm Birch • Dimensions (mm): 460x350x315 • THE DRUM SHIPS WITH A PADDED PROTECTION CASE
* * NEW * * Duende Cadet (kid series) - Ref. 1007
Due to its smaller dimensions, the Duende Cadet suits children between 4 and 10 years of age and is ideal for first musical steps. This authentic built to last Cajon is great for kids, as it doesn't hurt their hands and is easy to play. However this model may also interest the professional player who wants to embellish his percussive arsenal with an unusual sound. This Cajon comes in two colours and is made from high quality materials, ensuring a long lasting life for a delightful instrument.
The Duende Cadet comes with a standard 2 year warranty.
Specifications:
1 string “V” shaped resonating system • Front Plate: Pine Wood • Chassis: Fibre (MDF) Dimensions (mm): 395x250x265
* * NEW * * Duende Mini Cadet (kid series) - Ref. 1008
Due to its small dimensions, the Duende Mini Cadet suits children between 1 and 4 years of age and is ideal for first musical steps. This authentic built to last Cajon is great for kids, as it is doesn't hurt their hands and is easy to play. However this model may also interest the professional player who wants to embellish his percussive arsenal with an unusual sound. This Cajon comes in two colours and is made from high quality materials, ensuring a long lasting life for a delightful instrument.
The Mini Cadet comes with a standard 2 year warranty.
Specifications:
1 string “V” shaped resonating system • Front Plate: Pine Wood • Chassis: Fibre (MDF) Dimensions (mm): 270x180x190
Basic Protction Bag (Ref. 3001)
Basic bag for standard sized cajons. Protects from the rain and scratches.
- Colour: Black
- Type: Soft case (no padding)
Padded Case (Ref. 3002)
Padded bag for standard sized cajons.
- Colour: Black
- Type: Carry case with 10mm protective padding
Educational DVD - Learn how to play the Flamenco Cajon (Ref. 1004)
This 5 language DVD (Spanish, English, French, German, Japanese) covers rudiments, basic sounds, techniques and the application of the Cajon in Flamenco music.
