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2 for details on the tuning head.

How to build washtub bass. Cut a notch across the center of the bottom of the stick, roughly the same size as the raised rim on the bottom of the. I’m assuming that will be the 3rd part; Interestingly, it is possible to create a washtub bass with four or more strings and tuning pegs.

A few months ago, i asked my pops how to build a washtub bass. He sent me this video via message and asked how many hits. Drill hole trough broom stick.

Drill a 3/16 inch hole in the center of the tub and. This instrument uses a metal washtub as its resonator and typically has a single string. You can’t be done yet!

His bass is made from a wheeling #41. A galvanised steep washtub can easily be obtained from. Instructions 1 first of all, create a hole right in the middle of the washtub.

You might like to make an oversize fiddle key with a tapered shank. Although this is not the only way to make one, this method will produce a fine sounding instrument. Make yerself a washtub bass.

(when the notch rests on the lip of the washtub, the hole should face the center of the washtub) tie clothesline string to one handle and. He used to play this back in the day (and may still to this day). Drill a hole through the stick about 2 inches from the top.

The first, and most important, is, of course, the washtub. Buy a large galvanized steel washtub. 2 the second step is drilling a hole in the pole.

Drill a hole in the other end of the broomstick.