I have always been curious about washtub basses so... I finally decided to build one. In this video, I go over the parts I used and how to put it all together. This should be helpful to anyone trying to build their first washtub bass.
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The washtub bass has a lot of history... that's for sure.
ROTFL - I earlier got a note from Jake (brother Jack) - he didn't realize I had been posting some on CBN and saw my blueberry thing -- I have such great memories of him coming home from college with a washtub bass and beyond -- so man decades ago -- he built my mandolin and both CBG's I play most :)
So true Dave. So true.
If it’s got that twang, it’ll make you swang, swing, sing and sway.
My Grandfather was a great farmer/fabricator & influenced me at a young age to do my own thing!
Oh jeez BrianQ. Age 12? You were way ahead of that curve. LOL
Great back porch build! I attempted my first Washtub Bass when I was 12, my grandmother wasn’t to happy about it, but it brought me hours of enjoyment that summer :)
Thanks Richard. 1-string instruments can be both limiting and liberating. There's some technique to a bass like this. I'll get it eventually.
Excellent tutorial, your great at these Kale! Looks easier to play than I suspect it is. Reminds me of playing my 1 string 2x4 lap diddly with a bass string. Very limited and monotone. But the more I played, I realized with technique, the tones can successfully be expanded, especially with a few frets. That looks more difficult with your project considering the gap between string and neck.
Thanks for checking out the video Dave. Yeah, I think this basic design can be adapted to a number of different things... buckets, boxes, washtubs... who knows? I think you're right about playing with others. I'll give it a shot.
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