Vater Cajon Brush

Designed with creativity, control, and sonic texture in mind, the Vater Cajon Brush is a go-to tool for percussionists looking to get the most expressive tone out of their cajón and beyond. It’s not just a brush—it’s a crossover hybrid that brings together the feel of rods, the finesse of brushes, and the rugged versatility needed for world percussion.

These brushes are built with bundled wavy polymer strands, which deliver a beautifully rich and textured tone on contact. You get all the brush-style swish and snap, but with a thicker, fuller body that gives your strokes more impact and warmth—perfect for replicating both snare and bass drum sounds on cajón with surprising realism.

The spread of the bristles is adjustable, letting you fine-tune the response. Want tight, percussive strokes? Narrow the spread. Looking for a wide, sweeping wash? Open them up and enjoy the full breathy tone. This flexibility makes them not only great for cajón, but also for congas, bongos, frame drums, and any surface that benefits from a more textured approach.

The rubber handle is thoughtfully designed with comfort in mind. It’s thick enough for a confident grip, lightweight enough to allow for fluid motion, and perfectly contoured for long sets without fatigue.

At Musicmaker, the Vater Cajon Brush has earned a reputation as an essential in the percussionist’s gig bag—ideal for acoustic sessions, street sets, unplugged tours, or studio work where nuance matters just as much as groove.

Features

• Material: Bundled wavy polymer strands for a full, rich, textured response

• Length: 14" – ideal for control and reach in hand percussion playing

• Diameter: Approximately 1.21" – a thicker, solid grip for comfort and control

• Adjustable Spread: Modify bristle width to shape your tone and attack

• Handle: Rubber-coated grip for ergonomic comfort and anti-slip performance

• Tone Profile: Balanced between a rod and brush—smooth yet punchy with lots of dynamic potential

• Use Case: Perfect for cajón, congas, bongos, and a wide range of hand percussion instruments

• Durability: Built to withstand vigorous use while delivering a consistent, warm tone