Designed with in collaboration with famed percussionist, Kevin Ricard, this cajon offers all the features of the Americana Series - plus some new innovations. Constructed of a hand-selected, 11-ply, plantation grown baltic birch resonant box, this instrument outputs a focused, bright tone with a stunning two-tone heartwood frontplate. A patent pending top-tuning design and angled top corners offer on-the-fly tuning and playing comfort. Additionally, this cajon is equipped with four independently tuned D’Addario guitar strings.