Build One of These Instead of Playing a Cajon

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• RD

  @rdavidr · 3 years ago (edited) · pinned

  I built a suitcase drum set a couple years ago, but never was happy with... I think this ones a lot better!

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• RC

  @rcditti · 3 years ago

  you HAVE to go into a public area and play this thing, everyone’s reaction to some guy busting out a drumkit from a less-than-inconspicuous suitcase would be hilarious.

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• YI

  @yironflas · 3 years ago

  Either you’re a genius mixing engineer, or it DOES sound surprisingly good

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• AR

  @arielcardozo · 3 years ago

  Great as always! I think slightly bigger cymbals would add to the real-drum-feel. And if the leather/bass drum head ever rips apart, you can try using a real drum head.

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• WA

  @walkersummerford · 3 years ago

  It’s funny because when I clicked on this video the title was “I built a drum set out of a suitcase” and I put it in full screen, then after I watched it, he changed the title to “play this instead of a cajon

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• TH

  @TheSickNeeds · 3 years ago

  Your ability to separate the wood from the membrane has me thinking you have 50 suitcases and you posted that one in 50 times that you didn't break through..... or you have mad skills and an equal portion of luck. Very impressive!

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• XO

  @xojware · 3 years ago

  honestly i would play on that even outside of gigs, it sounds great, the toms have an impressive tone to them for being so small. with the bells and cymbal selection + the sound of the toms i feel like this would be perfect for samba music or something along those lines

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• TI

  @timothymckane6362 · 3 years ago

  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDHfKnsLmqM&amp;t=610">10:10</a> For a traditional blast beat on a suitcase drumset, that sounds metal af.

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• DR

  @Drumgobonk08 · 3 years ago

  I actually looked for a video like this a few months back so neat that one of my favorite drummers on YouTube made a video about it

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• MA

  @maprow · 3 years ago

  A few others have suggested using bigger cymbals. Early in the video you mentioned that the case dimensions are 9&quot; (D) x 16&quot; (W) x 26&quot; (L) so a 15&quot; cymbal should fit inside. A 15&quot; heavy bottom hi hat cymbal might sound good as a crash/ride.

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• PU

  @pul53gh · 2 years ago

  &quot;Aww crap, the throne!&quot; Honestly though just the suitcase, a mic bag, and the stool would absolutely crush any other setup in terms of convenience and portability

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• TO

  @tobiaswinter1358 · 3 years ago

  One of the coolest projects you realized so far! Sounds decent, great and unique DIY vibe

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