Sela SE-106

The Sela CaSela Pro Dark Nut SE-106 is a professional cajon with a powerful bass, clear snare sounds, and a built-in Snare On/Off mechanism. This switch allows you to instantly toggle between a modern snare cajon sound and the traditional sound of a Peruvian cajon without a snare effect while playing. The combination of a 15 mm thick birch shell, a replaceable striking surface, and rounded maple corners ensures a sturdy construction and a comfortable playing experience. The Dark Nut finish gives the instrument a distinctive look and makes this CaSela Pro suitable for both stage use and studio recordings.

CaSela Pro: professional cajon with Dark Nut finish
The Sela CaSela Pro Dark Nut combines the natural look of a light birch body with a dark striking surface featuring a visible wood grain. This contrast gives the cajon a stylish appearance. The light maple corner trim blends seamlessly with the body and highlights the design of the CaSela series. The CaSela Pro was developed based on Sela’s many years of experience with cajons and modern production methods. The precision-crafted components ensure a solid construction, while the extra-sturdy body contributes to the sound production. The result is a cajon with a direct response, a powerful bass, and extensive possibilities for adapting the sound to different musical styles.

Snare On/Off Mechanism for Instant Sound Changes
The most important feature of the Sela CaSela Pro SE-106 is the integrated Snare On/Off mechanism. A lever on the side of the cajon lets you instantly turn the snare effect on or off. The lever is positioned so you can easily operate it while playing. This allows you to switch between different cajon sounds within a single song without interrupting your performance. When you turn off the snare system, the tonal character changes to that of a traditional Peruvian cajon. The snare sound disappears, giving way to a natural wood resonance with a conga-like character and a direct response. When you turn the snare system back on, you get the distinctive Sela sound with a clear separation between deep bass tones and sharp snare accents. This switching capability is particularly useful for percussionists who combine different musical styles during performances. From acoustic pop and singer-songwriter to flamenco and Latin: with the Snare On/Off mechanism, you can adapt the sound to the musical situation.

Adjustable Sela Snare System
In addition to the ability to turn the snare effect on and off, the CaSela Pro Dark Nut features the Sela Snare System with an adjustable snare response. This lets you determine how pronounced the snare effect is and allows you to tailor the sound to your personal playing style. For a sharper, more prominent snare sound, you can also add a second Sela Snare System. This creates a more powerful snare effect with extra attack and definition. If you prefer a more subtle response, you can reduce the snare sound. These adjustment options give you control over the balance between the bass and snare and make the cajon suitable for various playing techniques.

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Powerful bass and adjustable Clap Corners
The Sela CaSela Pro Dark Nut delivers deep, defined bass with clear snare accents. The sturdy birch wood construction supports the low frequencies and ensures a direct response to various playing techniques. This allows both gentle rhythms and fast percussion patterns to shine. The cajon also features special Clap Corners in the upper corners of the playing surface. These produce an extra clap effect, allowing you to add sharp percussive accents to your playing. The Clap Corners are individually adjustable, allowing you to tailor the response to your preference. By combining the deep bass, the adjustable Sela Snare System, the On/Off mechanism, and the Clap Corners, you have a wide range of tonal possibilities within a single instrument.

Interchangeable playing surface and rounded maple corners
The Sela CaSela Pro Dark Nut features a playing surface with a Dark Nut finish. The playing surface responds immediately to the strike and offers the control needed for both subtle and powerful playing techniques. Thanks to the CaSela Pro’s construction, the striking surface is interchangeable. This allows you to replace the playing surface when necessary or choose a different version. The corners of the playing surface are finished with solid maple and have a rounded shape. This provides extra playing comfort, especially during longer rehearsals and performances. The combination of the dark playing surface and the light wooden corner trim gives the CaSela Pro its distinctive appearance.

11-layer birch shell
Theshell of the Sela CaSela Pro Dark Nut is crafted from 11 layers of birch wood with a total wall thickness of 15 mm. This construction provides a solid foundation for sound production and contributes to the instrument’s powerful bass response and direct playability. The natural wood finish reveals the grain of the birch wood and contrasts with the dark striking surface. The cajon is also equipped with non-slip rubber feet, which prevent the instrument from sliding while playing. With dimensions of approximately 47 x 30 x 30 cm, the CaSela Pro has a standard cajon size and a comfortable playing height.

Made in Germany
The Sela CaSela Pro Dark Nut is manufactured in Germany and is constructed from precision-crafted components. The combination of the sturdy birch wood body, the interchangeable playing surface, the rounded maple wood corners, and the Sela Snare System results in an instrument that meets the demands of advanced and professional percussionists. The integrated Snare On/Off mechanism offers a significant advantage over cajons where the snare system must be removed manually. While playing, you can instantly switch between a traditional Peruvian cajon sound and a distinct snare sound. The Sela CaSela Pro Dark Nut is therefore an attractive choice for percussionists looking for a professional cajon with powerful bass, direct sound control, and a natural wood finish.

Sela SE-106 features:

• CaSela Pro Dark Nut professional snare cajon
• light birch body with Dark Nut striking surface
• Snare On/Off mechanism with control lever
• Instantly switchable between snare sound and traditional Peruvian cajon sound
• Sela Snare System with adjustable snare response
• Option to add a second Sela Snare System
• Powerful bass response and clear snare sound
• Conga-like tone when the snare effect is turned off
• Individually adjustable Clap Corners
• Interchangeable Sela Thin Splash striking surface
• Rounded corners made of solid maple
• 11-ply birch shell
• 15 mm wall thickness
• natural wood finish with dark striking surface
• non-slip rubber feet
• suitable for acoustic music, pop, flamenco, and Latin, among others
• Manufactured in Germany
• dimensions (H x W x D): approx. 47 x 30 x 30 cm