Question 1

Do you retract them by just pushing them back into the handles?  I was expecting more of a mechanism, like my cymbal brushes.

Accepted Answer

They do not retract.... What you see here is how they are. There are a couple of bands that can be rolled up to keep the brushes together but that's it. They do play quite well and I like the sound on my Cajon.... Good luck.

Question 2

Would these create enough noise against 8 inch hit hats for small coffee house gigs?

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I think they probably would. They’re not like normal brushes. The bristles are thicker nylon so that they create more sound when they hit the side of a cajon. Out of the different brushes available, I think these are the best.

Question 3

Why do they have a prop 65 warning?

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Hi there - 
We saw your comment about the warning label on your product and wanted to take a moment to make things clear for you.

California Proposition 65 entitles Californian consumers to special warnings for products that contain chemicals determined by the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm if those products expose consumers to such chemicals above a certain level set by California.

A bit of background information is needed to understand what Proposition 65 warning notices really mean.  It’s important to understand that a Proposition 65 warning notice does not mean a product is dangerous or harmful.  The threshold exposure limits that the State of California has set for many chemicals on the two Proposition 65 lists are far below the “safe” limits set by other regulatory agencies, such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, various European health agencies, and the World Health Organization.

When a manufacturer includes a Proposition 65 warning notice on a product it does not mean the product is unsafe.  Rather, the notice is intended to inform Californian consumers of the presence of a listed chemical so the consumer can make an informed decision when purchasing the product.

Please see the link for more information about the Prop 65 warning.
https://meinlpercussion.com/proposition-65/

Question 4

Can these brushes be used on normal drumheads and symbols?

Accepted Answer

Don't know for sure, but I don't see why not. They might not sound like metal brushes, though.

ASIN	B00Q2G2NRY
Best Sellers Rank	#4,609 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #3 in Drum & Percussion Brushes
Body Material	Nylon
Brand Name	Meinl Percussion
Color	Black, White
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (820)
Global Trade Identification Number	00840553082685
Item Dimensions	13.55 x 0.63 x 0.63 inches
Item Type Name	Retractable Nylon Cajon Drum Brushes — MADE IN USA — For Acoustic Music
Item Weight	1.6 ounces
Manufacturer	Meinl USA L.C.
Material	Nylon Bristles, Synthetic Grip
Model Name	Nylon Cajon Brush
Model Number	CB2
Number of Items	1
Part Number	CB2
UPC	840553082685
Warranty Description	2-year meinl warranty.

Meinl Percussion Cajon Drum Brushes — MADE IN CANADA

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