Vic Firth Cajon Bru-llet CB1 Brush and Mallet Hybrid for Cajon, Pair
The Vic Firth Cajon Bru-llet CB1 is a brush and mallet hybrid designed for cajon: the plastic bristles bring out the slap tones, the foam head brings out the bass. It is sold in pairs.
What sets it apart
- Brush and mallet on one shaft
- Cajon slaps and bass tones
- Hickory, XLPE foam, sold in pairs
Two sounds, one tool
The cajon is traditionally played with bare hands, but percussionists now look for other sounds on it. Vic Firth found that few cajon brushes actually address what the instrument needs. Hence the Bru-llet: medium-stiff plastic bristles at one end, a 1 1/2 in XLPE foam mallet head at the other, on a hickory shaft.
An instrument with Afro-Peruvian roots
Vic Firth points to the cajon's Afro-Peruvian origins, a centuries-old instrument that has become a fixture of today's music scene thanks to its portability.
Specifications
| Bristles | Medium-stiff plastic |
|---|---|
| Mallet head | XLPE foam, 1 1/2 in |
| Shaft | Hickory |
| Diameter | 0.650 in (1.65 cm) |
| Length | 13.5 in (34.3 cm) |
| Bristle spread | 3 1/4 in (8.3 cm) |
What it's for
- Cajon in an acoustic band
- Unplugged accompaniment
- Percussionists who want more timbres
Compared with other manufacturers
Brushes designed for cajon from other makers:
| Maker | Model | Design | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vic Firth | Cajon Bru-llet CB1 | Brush plus foam mallet | 13.5 in |
| Regal Tip | Bart Fermie 519P | Low-profile bristles, comfort grip | 13 in |
| Regal Tip | Cajon Wave 523P | Wavy bristles, legato playing | 13 in |
| Vater | Cajon Brush | Wavy polymer strands | 14 in |
| Vater | Little Monster Brush | Drum set, cajon and percussion | 14 in |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you use brushes on a cajon?
- Yes. The CB1 is even built for it: brush for the slaps, foam mallet for the bass.
- How do you use a brush-mallet on a cajon?
- The bristles handle the slap tones and the foam head the bass, following the design Vic Firth describes.
- Is the Bru-llet sold individually?
- No, Vic Firth sells it in pairs.
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