Author: Rich Mangicaro

Introducing Gon Bops Cuban Cajon!

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Gon Bops is excited to announce the release of our new Cuban Cajon! Its unique trapezoidal shape ensures ease of use as well as being visually stunning. Made from premium quality wood, delivering a rich and resonant sound. Produces deep, punchy bass tones and clear, articulate highs. No internal snare wires, ergonomically designed for maximum comfort during long playing sessions. Smooth, rounded corners and a polished finish enhancing both playability and aesthetics. Built to withstand rigorous use, ideal for both live performances and studio recordings. Its portable, versatile, lightweight and compact design makes it easy to transport. Includes a custom bag offering further protection. Suitable for a variety of music genres, from Afro-Cuban to Jazz, Pop and more. Provides a woody alternative for your conga patterns!   Visit the cajon page on our website for more details and also, to view our new video featuring Gon Bops artist Willy Calderon, expertly playing this new cajon!

Gon Bops Cuban Cajon – model # CJCU12

Available Now!

Gon Bops’ podcast, the Percussion Loft Episode #17 featuring Scott Crago!

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Our 17th episode features the gifted Scott Crago! Scott is celebrating 30 years this year as the drummer/percussionist for America’s most iconic band, the Eagles – as well as celebrating 30 years as a Gon Bops artist! We discuss his highly visible gig and sharing the drums and percussion duties with the great Don Henley for so many years. Scott shares valuable insight of what goes into playing with one of the world’s biggest bands, not only musically but professionally, and how he approaches his role in the band. We also review other great artists he’s worked with and preview some of the songs he’s not only played on, but co-wrote with both Don Henley and also Stevie Nicks. Order of songs sampled in this episode: “All My Life” – Venice; “I Want To Walk With You” – Toni Childs; “Everything Is Different Now” – Don Henley; “That Made Me Stronger” – Stevie Nicks. Scott joins us from his hotel in the UK, on the Eagles’ Long Goodby Final Tour.

15th Podcast Episode features Bernie Dresel!

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We’re excited to announce our 15th episode on our podcast, Percussion Loft, featuring the great Bernie Dresel!  One of LA’s busiest session and live drummers.  His band, The BBB Featuring Bernie Dresel is one of LA’s most exciting large jazz ensembles, releasing 3 albums.  In this interview, we’ll be featuring songs from Bern Bern Bern and The Pugilist, including, in this order of play, “Zuit Soot”, “Bern Bern Bern”, “The Pugilist”, “Lulu’s Back In Town” and “Suite B”. Bernie is also one of TV & Film industry’s most in-demand session percussionists, playing on top film and TV soundtracks, using various Gon Bops instruments on his sessions. More info can be found on his website – berniedresel.com.   Click on our website’s Podcast Page link to hear the episode and it can also be heard wherever you podcast.

Introducing Orestes Vilato Signature Bongos!

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Designed with master Cuban Bongosero – Orestes Vilato, our new Orestes Vilato Signature Bongos feature construction made from lightweight, sturdy New Zealand pine wood with a wide range of cutting highs and rich low-end sound. These bongos come with Gon Bops’ tight-profile California top rims, making it easier on the knees when played traditionally. The also feature Remo’s ‘Nuskyn’ model heads and boast a gorgeous light-to-dark blue fade finish, reminiscent of the oceans in Cuba…the birthplace of Orestes! Finally, they’re finished with a custom Orestes Vilato Signature nameplate. The new Signature Orestes Vilato Bongos are available now!  Visit our Products Pages – click on Bongos and see the bongos, pricing and our new feature video!!!

New Fiesta Series Cajon Videos!

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Announcing 2 new videos now available, featuring our Fiesta Series Mahogany and Walnut Cajons!  Gon Bops Fiesta Cajons are the best entry level cajons you can buy. Our Walnut model with a snare on/off knob, to our Mahogany Cajon with snare and adjustable internal bells … the Gon Bops Fiesta line offers outstanding tone and quality at a price point that cannot be matched.

Click here to view our new Walnut and Mahogany Fiesta Series Cajon videos.

Percussion Loft 14th Episode featuring Roberto Quintero

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We’re excited to announce that our 14th episode on our podcast, Percussion Loft, is now live, featuring the great Roberto Quintero!!  Originally from Venezuela, Roberto comes from a distinguished family of musicians and has made a respected name for himself, playing with many greats including Oscar de Leon, Celia Cruz, Eddie Palmeri and Marc Anthony, to name just a few.  Roberto has multiple releases, including the Grammy-nominated “Quintero Salsa Project” with his cousin, Luisito Quintero.  Enjoy this great conversation including some tracks from his solo album, “Transmission”.  Now available here on our Percussion Loft Podcast as well as wherever you get your podcasts!  

Fiesta Series Walnut and Mahogany Cajons are back!

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Fiesta Cajon Mahogany with Gig Bag FSCJM
Announcing the return of our Fiesta Series Walnut and Mahogany Cajons!  Our Mahogany Cajon features snare wires and adjustable internal bells and our Walnut model features snare wires with a useful snare on/off knob! Both come with a gig bag too!  

Gon Bops Fiesta Cajons are the best entry level cajons you can buy. We offer a serious choice in entry level models, including our Color Series Fiesta Cajons with internal snare wires and extra-large rubber feet in four colors – Cherry Bomb, Ultra Violet, White Magic and Lime Crush.

Gon Bops Fiesta cajon line offers outstanding tone and quality at a price point that cannot be matched!

Welcome 2023!

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We’re in a New Year and this one expects to be yet another stellar year for Gon Bops!  We have some surprises in store for ya’ll, so stay tuned here.  In the meantime, check out our great YouTube channel, chock-full of great content!    We’ve recently loaded up a lot of new videos, featuring our products.   Have fun exploring and please subscribe!   Let us know what you’d like to see in the future too!

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