The Pearl Primero cajon is made from a dense MDF shell with a meranti faceplate. Meranti is a wood known for its relative hardness and straight grain making it ideal for cajons. A built-in bass port magnifies the massive low-end tone. Two sets of fixed snare wires provide a bright, crisp snare response. The body features a unique finish: an abstract red print on a cloth sarong, accentuated by the ebony front.