Lessons Learned from my First Washtub Bass Build

I built my first electric washtub bass recently and I'm very happy with it. However, as I play it more... I realize there are some things I should've done differently. I also discovered there's few things I did really well. This video should be of assistance to anyone thinking of building their own washtub bass.

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Comment by Poorness Studios on July 14, 2021 at 8:25am

Yeah, I need to figure out something I can actually play on the washtub.

Comment by Doug Thorsvik on July 14, 2021 at 7:12am

You can always go with a 2-chord special: Tom Dooley, Oakie from Muskogee, Singin in the Rain, and Rockin Pneumonia come to mind. They are all pretty easy Kale!

Comment by Poorness Studios on July 14, 2021 at 1:17am

I been trying to figure out a song I can do with it Doug. I think that would be super cool.

Thanks JD.

Comment by JD on July 13, 2021 at 11:50pm

I dug it.

Comment by Doug Thorsvik on July 13, 2021 at 1:53pm

Cool update! Still waiting for the video when you play it along with your CBG split screen! I know from your past videos that you can do it. Maybe throw in the Texas Sax with some effects!!!

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