Stomp box

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This article is about the percussion instrument. For effects pedals, see Effects pedal.
PorchBoard Bass
PorchBoard Bass
The Ellis stomp box
The Ellis stomp box
Big Foot Stomp by musiXtools
Big Foot Stomp by musiXtools
Pocket Stomp by musiXtools
Pocket Stomp by musiXtools

A stomp box or stompbox is a simple percussion instrument consisting of a small wooden box placed under the foot, which is tapped or stamped on rhythmically to produce a sound similar to that of a bass drum. A stomp box allows a performer such as a singer or guitar player to create a simple rhythmic self-accompaniment. Stompboxes are most commonly used in American folk and blues music, but are found across the musical spectrum: Natasha Khan, for instance, has a very large (1m2) stompbox which she strikes with a staff to accompany herself.

In modern use, a microphone is usually placed inside the box to allow amplification. There are commercially produced stomp boxes available (see photos), but performers often simply put a microphone inside whatever box they have handy. Homemade stomp boxes can also be more sophisticated, and can include features such as a built-in preamp.[1]

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  1. ^ The Stomp Box http://sanitycheck.net/podcast/?p=63

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