OS (Open sound and fully Screwed playing surface) is a new innovative feature in the Schlagwerk cajon universe. The most apparent feature in the OS models is the new fully screwed playing surface. During development vibration points were determined and used to find the best positions for the screws so that the innovative screw pattern could be designed. The resulting effect is on the one hand an extremely direct snare response. But on the other hand this special design coupled with the reduced contract surface has created a very open basic sound. Thanks to the convenient design the additional reinforcing bars on the inner sides boost the strong bass in the OS models without interfering with the sensitivity of the snare response. Playing Schlagwerk’s Urban OS Cajon model you immediately reveals that the casual used/street look is also reflected in the instrument’s sound. Uncompromisingly designed for playing live the Urban OS models offer a fresh original and intense overall sound which also provides a natural assertiveness during gigs even without a microphone. The textured design on the playing surface also offers more contact surface when playing with rods or cajon brushes.