Please note this message from Latin Percussion dated 9/16/09: "Due to the new California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations and difficulties in securing CARB complaint wood in Spain, it is unlikely that we will see any more shipments this year of the LP Mario Cortez Cajon." ~ As we receive updates from LP regarding this matter we will post them here.
Designed by Mario Cortes, renowned flamenco guitarist and instrument maker, the new LP Cajon by Mario Cortes is a natural fit in all flamenco inspired and world music ensembles. It speaks in rich tones, with the right balance of attack and resonance and, thus, is bound to be a highly sought after instrument.
Watch Video Demonstration of This Cajon
It is constructed from specially selected birch pieces, a wood admirably suited to cajons owing to its emphasis on clean highs and natural low end, both obtainable without excessive player effort.
Instruments constructed of Finnish birch are often termed "naturally EQ-ed" and this attribute of the Mario Cortes Cajon will surely augment LP's reputation as manufacturer of the most recorded cajons in the history of flamenco, fusion, and world music.
Hand made in Spain and individually tested, the LP Cajon by Mario Cortes features a construction system so unique it is patented. All joints are dove-tailed rather than simply butted. Internal wire snare strands add high end sizzle to the conga-like highs and lows emitted by this premium instrument. |
