Sela SE-036

The Sela SE-036 Cajon Brush 250 is a cajon brush specially designed for percussionists who want to get more bass, punch, and control out of their cajon. With 250 nylon rods per brush, a solid maple handle, and two adjustable rubber rings, this model offers extensive options for adjusting the touch and tone. Thanks to their slightly heavier weight, the Sela Cajon Brushes deliver a powerful bass response, while the flexible nylon rods are also suitable for subtle brush techniques. The Brush 250 was developed in collaboration with Sela artists and can be used on other percussion instruments in addition to cajons.

Powerful bass response and extra punch
The Sela Cajon Brush 250 is designed for percussionists who want to combine a full bass response with the control of traditional brushes. Its slightly heavier weight produces a more powerful bass sound when striking the cajon than many conventional brushes. The combination of 250 nylon rods and the balanced handle ensures that the strike is transmitted directly to the striking surface. This allows you to play deep bass tones without losing control over more subtle percussive accents. This makes the Brush 250 ideal for music styles where a clear rhythmic foundation is important, such as acoustic pop, singer-songwriter, Latin, and blues. For smaller performances and acoustic sessions as well, this brush offers the flexibility to tailor the sound of your cajon to the musical situation.

250 nylon rods for a variety of timbres
Each Sela Cajon Brush 250 features 250 nylon rods that collectively form the brush’s playing surface. The rods are flexible at the tips and become stiffer toward the handle. This allows the sound to vary depending on the angle of contact and the amount of force you apply. With light, sweeping strokes across the playing surface, you can produce soft brush sounds. A more direct strike produces a clearer percussive sound with more emphasis on the bass and rhythmic accents. By using the brush at different angles, you determine how many nylon rods make contact with the striking surface at the same time. This allows you to alternate between a broad, soft sound and a focused strike with more attack. Within the Sela Cajon Brush series, the Brush 250 is the model with the highest number of nylon rods. The Brush 110 and Brush 180 offer alternatives with 110 and 180 rods per brush, respectively. This allows you to choose the playing feel and strike response that best suit you.

Two adjustable rubber rings
A key feature of the Sela Cajon Brush 250 is its two adjustable rubber rings. These allow you to adjust the range of motion of the nylon rods and determine how firm or flexible the brush responds while playing. When you slide the rubber rings toward the ends of the rods, the free section becomes shorter. This creates a stiffer brush with a more direct response. This setting is suitable for powerful bass accents and rhythms where a clear strike is desired. If you slide the rings further toward the handle, the nylon rods gain more freedom of movement. This makes the brush more flexible and allows you to use softer, sweeping playing techniques. Thanks to these adjustment options, you can adapt the Sela Cajon Brush 250 to different musical styles and playing techniques without having to switch brushes.

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Solid maple handle with rubber grip
The Sela Cajon Brush 250 features a handle made ofsolid maple. This material provides a sturdy base and contributes to balance and control while playing. The handle is finished with a rubber coating for extra grip. This ensures the brush sits firmly in your hand, even when playing fast rhythms or using more force during the strike. The combination of the maple handle, the rubber grip, and the nylon rods provides a controlled playing experience. You can move the brush with precision and combine various playing techniques, from light brush strokes to powerful percussive accents.

Bottom Cap for Additional Percussion Techniques
In addition to the 250 nylon rods, the Sela Cajon Brush features a special Bottom Cap on the back of the handle. This can be used as an additional striking surface to create different percussion sounds. By using the back of the brush against the playing surface, you produce short, direct accents that differ from the sounds of the nylon rods. This allows you to alternate between soft brush techniques and more pronounced rhythmic accents while playing. The Bottom Cap thus adds an extra playing option and makes it possible to produce different sounds from a single brush.

Also suitable for, e.g., frame drums and tambourines
Although the Sela Cajon Brush 250 was primarily developed for cajons, it is also suitable for other percussion instruments. Think, for example, of frame drums, tambourines, and similar hand percussion instruments. The nylon rods offer a different tonal response than traditional drumsticks. This allows you to create softer percussion sounds and adapt the dynamics of your playing to the music. With a length of approximately 35 cm, the brushes are a practical size for various playing techniques. The adjustable firmness and the maple wood handle make them suitable for rehearsals, studio recordings, and live performances.

Developed in collaboration with Sela artists
TheSela Cajon Brushes were developed incollaboration with percussionists who use their instruments during performances, recordings, and rehearsals. The design focuses on the balance between weight, grip, flexibility, and sound response. The Brush 250 is the model with the most nylon rods in the series and offers a combination of powerful bass accents and subtle brush sounds. Thanks to the two adjustable rubber rings, you can adapt the brush’s character to your personal playing style. For cajon players who don’t want to play their instrument exclusively with their hands, the Sela SE-036 Cajon Brush 250 offers additional possibilities for creating rhythms, timbres, and dynamic accents.

Sela SE-036 features:

• Cajon Brush 250 for cajon and percussion
• 250 nylon rods per brush
• Suitable for subtle brush techniques and powerful strokes
• Nylon rods with varying flexibility
• Flexible rods at the tips and stiffer toward the handle
• Two adjustable rubber rings for adjusting the firmness
• Adjustable strike response for different playing techniques
• slightly heavier weight for extra punch and powerful bass response
• handle made of solid maple wood
• rubber coating on the handle for extra grip
• Bottom cap on the back for additional percussion techniques
• Suitable for various brush and striking techniques
• can also be used on frame drums, tambourines, and other percussion instruments
• Developed in collaboration with Sela artists
• Length: approximately 35 cm
• Also available as the Cajon Brush 110 and Cajon Brush 180