Re: [Harp-L] foot operated bass - PorchBoard

[philharpn@xxxxxxx]

A gadget that has been around since 1994 called the PorchBoard plugs 
into an amp and provides a monotone bass sound. It lists at $300 
(Elderly has it for less) and the current model looks slightly 
different from the original model, adding an outrigger footrest. My 
2004 model is not shown on PorchBoard site but it appears in some of 
the YouTubes. The PorchBoard does not require any tricky footwork; all 
you have to do is tap your foot.

<http://www.porchboard.com/RP_UCL-SComparison.html>

The new model accepts XLR and quarter inch plugs and has a three-way 
frequency response switch.

If you are handy with tools and have a lot of free time, there are some 
Youtube videos that demonstrate how to build your own. Or you can just 
put a 3/4 plywood board down and mic it.
Hope this helps.
Phil

-----Original Message-----
From: Gary Lehmann <gnarlyheman@xxxxxxxxx>
To: John Kerkhoven <solo_danswer@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: Harp-L <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wed, Feb 2, 2011 6:53 pm
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] foot operated bass WAS: Group Arrangement


That's funny--I am about to drag some Roland PK-5 bass pedals down to 
my gig to use along with guitar and harp (and vocals)--see if they give 
me more money 8)G