PorchBoard

Wow. How nice that you offer the manufacturer an opportunity to share information without 'crashing' a forum. Thanks for this... And since I'm mostly unfamiliar with positing..here's a bit of our press release announcing the new CL Series PorchBoard Bass. Happy Thumping....... Performing musicians indicated a need for an economical, weather resistant and stage diverse model of the PorchBoard Bass. We listened. The PorchBoard Bass is an amplified, analog, low-end rhythm instrument designed to allow player controlled, self-accompaniment using the natural tap of the foot. Legitimately accepted in the concert venue, it's the perfect accompaniment instrument to add instant clean, analog bass rhythm to any style of music without the usual amplification problems of noise, feedback or delay. Our newest model maintains our traditional PorchBoard sound while giving musicians what they asked for. Crafted from durable decking lumber (recycled composites), our CL Series PorchBoard Bass is lower in price and offers a combination of functional innovation, including simultaneous use of both XLR and ¼-inch phone jack outputs for stage setup diversity. Like other PorchBoard models, the CL Series PorchBoard produces a tone in the 33 - 100 Hz range to offer a strong supportive bass 'thump' in any key - similar to a large marching band bass drum with the nature of the sound resembling a note once another instrument (guitar, banjo, fiddle, bass, harp, keyboard) suggests a pitch. All PorchBoard models are designed for use with a PA system, powered subwoofer or any amplifier-speaker combination capable of reproducing low frequencies. Using no batteries, active components, or computerized parts, the PorchBoard Bass has adequate output to drive most powered subwoofers without the use of a preamp. Plugged directly into the amplification system (set up much like a bass guitar would be), the bass beat is produced with each tap of the foot. Using our patented proximity sensor technology, the PorchBoard Bass is not dependent on mechanical devices or integrated circuits. The toe-rail structure adds additional percussiveness. Easily mastered, the PorchBoard Bass allows students, songwriters and seasoned musicians to add low end self accompaniment with the simple tap of the foot. Our 'return within 60 days for a full refund (minus shipping) no-questions-asked' return policy allows an opportunity to 'touch, feel and play' any PorchBoard Bass risk free.