Re: [Harp-L] What's it called?

[Fernando Toral <ftoral@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Fernando Toral ha escrito:

> Lsboogie44@xxxxxxx wrote:
>
> >
> > Rik,
> > This jogged my memory.  About 25 years or more ago, I remember seeing  John
> > Lee Hooker having a small wooden box on the floor with a mic  under it and him
> > patting his foot on it.  It was a really good  effect.  That would be cost
> > effective if that is the effect you are looking  for.
> > Boogie
> >
> > In a message dated 12/6/2004 11:32:30 A.M. Central Standard Time,
> > rlwilliger@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> >
> > I  remember reading about this device that looks like a block of wood;  it
> > gets plugged into an amp, and when you tap your foot on it, it generates
> > something between a bass drum and bass guitar-type tone.  Good for  accompanying
> > solo guitar/harp.
> > Can anyone tell me:
> > 1.    It's name?
> > 2.    Approximate  cost?
> > 3.    Where I can find  one?
> >
> > Also:  does anyone have a software package they use to help  put together
> > promo kits?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Rik  Williger
> >
>
> Related to this, I can recall there's a 3 CD set called "Living Country Blues",
> released by Evidence (in fact it's a compilation of a larger collection of more than
> 10 LP's from L + R), where you can find Son Thomas playing the guitar and singing,
> while James "Broom Man" Jones rubs the floor -where he previously threw some dust-
> with a broom. Weird but nice effect. In this case, I answered to your question nº 1
> (James Jones), but can't answer the others ;o)
>
> Fernando Toral
> Argentina
>

A slight correction, after checking the info. The names are James "Son" Thomas and
Cleveland "Broomman" Jones.

Fernando Toral (didn't take the memory pill yesterday)