Fig. 1 — CHDR(G) Porch Board Emulator
CHDR(G)
Chowdinator
Porch Board Emulator
Available now.
CONNORTONE extends its congratulations on your acquisition of a fine instrument, now equipped with HYPERCUSSION technology, new for 1962. Your CONNORTONE instrument is a precision tool. It should give you many years of service, precisely emulating a rotten and loose front porch floorboard.
Specifications
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Embossed percussion surface | A 12" x 6" embossed surface, replaceable by means of four (4) brass screws and four (4) brass washers. Fully ambidextrous. The discriminating musician may place either foot and commence to thumping. |
| Copper-shielded pickup cavity | The amplifier pickup cavity is lined with copper foil to eliminate electronic interference. We employ copper rather than aluminum, having determined that aluminum foil is not sufficient shielding against amplifiers, electric instruments, messages from the Devil, or the influence of Allen Dulles. |
| TONE and VOL controls | Your Chowdinator is equipped with both TONE and VOLUME control knobs, rear-mounted in accordance with CONNORTONE design philosophy. They may or may not do anything useful. |
| ¼" monophonic output | A standard ¼" monophonic output jack for connection to your amplifier or recording apparatus. |
| Hardware | Four (4) brass screws. Four (4) brass washers. Do not omit the brass washers during reinstallation. |
Hints on Playing Your Chowdinator
Your Chowdinator Porch Board Emulator, like every musical instrument, requires a modest degree of study if the best results are to be obtained. A small application of effort will greatly increase the pleasure to be derived from this charming instrument.
Place either foot on the 12" x 6" embossed percussion surface and commence to thumping. The CHDR(G) is fully ambidextrous. The tone of the instrument improves with use.
Parts of the Chowdinator
Fig. 2 — Parts Diagram, CHDR(G)
- Embossed percussion surface
- Premium badging
- ¼" monophonic output jack
- TONE control
- VOL control
- Premium TONE badging
- Premium VOL badging
The embossed percussion surface may be replaced in the event of wear, or upon finding a better one at a flea market or on eBay, by detaching the four (4) brass screws and substituting the new plate. Do not omit the four (4) brass washers during reinstallation.