GECKO Cajon, Portable Box Drum with Storage Bag, Hand Drum, Percussion Instrument, Bong and Snare

I really like this portable cajon! I think it provides an excellent range of taps, slaps, trills, and tones, and is plenty loud for solo drumming or in a small group. I get a lot of nuance out of this piece, and it's become one of my favorites for quick sessions and practice.I see several reviewers mention the black and maroon parts being painted. But I don't see that. Seems more like stain to me, and with way I have experienced ZERO flaking of the finish of any kind. It's held up very well. Of course like with any hand drum, you want to make sure you take off any rings before playing. The bag this cajon comes with is actually quite nice, fits well, has both a detachable shoulder strap, and a hand handle, an embroidered logo, and ample padding. But I like the look of this cajon so much I put the bag in the closet, and hung it on the wall. I got the version with the 2 anti-slip pads but these pads leave much to be desired. They are a lot like the plastic hook side of a Velcro strip, and I find they don't work well. Depending on the clothing you're wearing, they might also do some damage to finer fibers. Fortunately I had some 1/16 inch thick closed cell foam pads with adhesive backing in my junk drawer from something else I bought in the past. I cut these pads down to size, and affixed them on top of the anti-slip pads. This SIGNIFICANTLY increased the anti-slip,l and made this cajon MUCH easier to handle and keep in place between the knees which of course drastically improved playability. It was an easy fix that turned this cajon into a favorite.

I wanted something portable for percussion when I play my ukes. I tried a couple of cajons but liked this one the best. I was after a more funk, jazz and reggae sound so the bongo effect was just right. The carry bag that comes with it is very nice too. The cajon has grippy tape on opposite sides to hold firmly between your knees - well thought out feature. I expect this instrument to hold up well (if cared for as it is wood so don't leave it in the hot trunk of the car or on a hot car seat for the afternoon!)

My first Cajon and I love it! It’s even more beautiful than the photo. An added plus is I can even play it quietly in my apartment and still enjoy it.

1st, there is no snare. There are three different tones, but none is a snare. It is a beautiful instrument, but the 2 pieces on the sides that are meant to help hold it in between your legs will run or snag certain materials... they snagged by pants. It would be better to have an instrument with a cord to hang it or attach it around your body. I returned the one I ordered with no problems

I love the many different and varied sounds from this little gem, but I just CAN'T get it to hold between my knees to play it. The unusual shape is aesthetically pleasing and contributes to sound but doesn't fit well between the knees to stabilize it to play it.

A little drum with a loud voice. Convenient carry bag. Both the versatile drum and carry bag are both very well made. Learned how to play better watching YouTube instructional videos. Becoming a drummer is easier than you think with a Gecko! Buy this now!

Love it, using to play at a wedding with my cajon. Sounds great.

I bought this for my Rabbi for Hanukkah and he loved it! We both play drums but he also plays percussion. I must admit, I played it a few times before wrapping it. I liked it. It was like having a mini drum set, snare and toms. Rabbi also liked the carrying case. He said it would be easy to shelp around. : )