I've located a Sonor hi hat stand and a pair of 14" Meinl Headliner brass hi hat cymbals from our local online auction site, trademe.
Items that I still want to acquire include a splash cymbal a ride and some suitable stands. Not sure yet about tom toms. If I do add toms they will be mounted independently of the bass drum.
I've also constructed a Cajon. I'm waiting for an Auckland supplier to send me the last component, the sound board which is a small panel of 5 ply birch 2.5mm thick. I've based my Cajon on a German Schlagwerk, Cahon la Peru.
Inevitably it is different in several ways from the original, being slightly larger and built from denser materials. As I work my intuition guides me toward my goal. I'm wanting a brighter and fuller response from my Cahon than is present in the Shlagwerk unit.
I am enjoying the Cajon as a percussion instrument. The possibilities are huge and the box is so discreet and portable, perfect for spontaneous musical opportunities accompanying acoustic instruments. The Cajon can be amplified through my bass guitar rig with brilliant results.
