Gibraltar's Strap Drive Cajon Pedal is a cable–controlled remote beater designed to unlock full hand freedom on the cajon. Rather than operating a foot pedal that limits body positioning, this pedal mounts remotely and uses a hollow ball beater to replicate the attack and tone of a palm strike on the drum's body. It frees both hands for snare hits and tonal accents across the top of the instrument while a dedicated pedal manages the low–end bass drive.
The updated cable housing and cam arm mechanism deliver smooth, consistent response with natural rebound. The strap assembly fits cajons from 10 1/4" to 13 1/2" deep, accommodating most standard sizes on the market. The hollow ball design avoids the muted or unnatural tone that rigid beaters often produce, instead capturing the resonance and attack profile of a hand–played strike.
This configuration works particularly well for solo cajon players who want to layer bass grooves underneath complex hand patterns, and for drummers using cajon as a complementary percussion voice in acoustic or unplugged setups where foot pedal positioning isn't practical.
Features
- Cable–controlled remote pedal with natural response
- Hollow ball beater mimics hand percussion strike tone
- Frees both hands for snare and accent playing
- Updated cable housing ensures smooth consistent motion
- Adjustable strap fits cajons 10 1/4" to 13 1/2" deep
- Cam arm mechanism delivers reliable rebound and feel
- Replicates palm strike attack without muted tone
- Suits solo performers and unplugged acoustic settings



