"I spotted a childs wheelbarrow at a flea market just the other day. Thought that would be cool as a small bodied, electric, stand up bass. Cut off the handles, but leave the wheel on and use that as the bottom. When you stand it up, the wheel would…"
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Wheelbarrow Double Bass
Started this discussion. Last reply by Hal Somervill Feb 16. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hey guys,Its been awhile since I posted here been real busy with school and such and I am now taking some time off and would like to build a Double Bass out of a wheelbarrow. I have found various…Continue
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Chris Cremeans replied to Chris Cremeans's discussion Wheelbarrow Double Bass"The plans that I have have the rounded part as the top putting the wheel in the way but i'm probably going to put a locking caster wheel on the endpin so i can roll it around and lock it when in use "
Thomas Petry replied to Chris Cremeans's discussion Wheelbarrow Double Bass"Metal should resonate better and if weight is a problem, leave the wheel on it and you can just roll it around."
Chris Cremeans replied to Chris Cremeans's discussion Wheelbarrow Double Bass"Thats what I planned on using I was curious to know if anyone knew the difference in sound other than that my only concern was the weight difference but if necessary I could use a slightly smaller wheelbarrow and the best part is that weed whacker…"
Ron "Oily" Sprague replied to Chris Cremeans's discussion Wheelbarrow Double Bass"Well, since it's for jazz and rockabilly, e obvious choice would be...Metal!"
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Hey guys,Its been awhile since I posted here been real busy with school and such and I am now taking some time off and would like to build a Double Bass out of a wheelbarrow. I have found various plans online some using a wheelbarrow and others building all the parts and I have decided on the wheelbarrow bass which do you think would be best a plastic body or a metal one. I plan to use it in Jazz and rockabilly. Advice and suggestions would be greatly appreciated See More
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