{"product_id":"dg-de-gregorio-tokayo-cajon","title":"DG De Gregorio Tokayo Cajon","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a model that sums up the most sought after sound features in the Spanish Flamenco scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA powerful and responsive sound, with a pronounced bass tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany specialised cajón makers in Spain have contributed in setting a number of characteristics that ended up creating a standard amongst Flamenco players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of them demand extra resonance and sound projection, in order to compete in volume with dancers, because they often play in venues where amplification for the cajón is not provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years, a recurring design for many models has been that of a slightly bigger cajón in size, and the use of phenolic glue amongst the plywood layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of plywood is particularly resonant, plus, the front panel is quite thick, being in excess of 3 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet the crispness of the snare effect is provided by thicker guitar strings, which are also replaceable in this DG model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also features a fully screwed on tapa, which feature another DG quality: the surface of the tapa is slightly smaller than the frame, so it can be replaced several times, prolonging the lifespan of the cajón.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe feeling while playing the Tokayo, is somehow a boosted version of a standard cajón, while the definition and projection of the snare effect is preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis, however, doesn´t necessarily mean that the Tokayo is a better model than the others: the extra resonance factor, can sometimes mean a necessary equalisation when using a microphone, so, in certain contexts, a less resonant cajón can be advisable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 50 x 30 x 30 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSides : 9mm in 9 plies of Phenolic Birch\u003cbr\u003eBack : 3 mm in 3 plies of Baltic Birch\u003cbr\u003eFront : 3,5 mm in 3 plies of PhenolicBirch\u003cbr\u003eFinish: satin polyurethane lacquer\u003cbr\u003eSnare system: 2 tunable independent steel strings with Removable Snare System\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DG De Gregorio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44431504146525,"sku":"930168002505","price":569.05,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/8179\/7213\/files\/24tokayoarabesco.png?v=1778352483","url":"https:\/\/gearstage.store\/products\/dg-de-gregorio-tokayo-cajon","provider":"GearStage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}