Washtub Bass Construction
fiddle...@my-deja.com
the fiddle to the Bass. I cannot afford to but a Bass Fiddle, so the
next best thing is the Washtub Bass.
Could I have some input on the best way to secure the end of the
broomstick to the washtub?
Thanks
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Before you buy.
ACEford1
>broomstick to the washtub?
well...I could be wrong here, but...best I recall, you don't secure the end to
the washtub. Turn a washtub over and drill a hole in the center of the
bottom...put an eyebolt in the hole, attach string to it...cut a notch in the
broomstick to fit in the raised edge of the bottom of the washtub and attach
string to the other end. To change the "tune" as you play, you lean the
broomstick toward or away from the center, tensioning or slackening the string.
Ace "I wish I was back in Texas" Ford
snookums
the rim of the bottom of the wash tub.
The string attaches from the other end of the broom stick to an eye hook in
the middle of the bottom of the tub.
Laura
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fiddle...@my-deja.com
Can't wait to try it.
Steve
Higman Joe
something like that) by (I think) somebody called Dallas something or other
maybe Taylor, which was published by Oak but may be out of print which has
excellent instructions about all sorts of instruments that I will possibly
get around to when I've got the time including wash tub Bass
Sorry if this don't make sense - it's late and I've had four pints of
(coincidentally) Bass tonight.
<fiddle...@my-deja.com> wrote in message
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> Hi. I enjoy this group very much. I have decided to branch out from
> the fiddle to the Bass. I cannot afford to but a Bass Fiddle, so the
> next best thing is the Washtub Bass.
>
> Could I have some input on the best way to secure the end of the
> broomstick to the washtub?
>
> Thanks
elefem
of them have a tilting neck, but others use a fixed one. Anyone
interested in washtub basses might like to check out the WTB Page I
recently put on line, which covers all wtb-related topics. It's at
http://www.3624anderson.homepage.com/tubotonia or you can go through a
link from http://tub-o-tone.com where I describe my own wtb design.
Plunk in peace,
LFMiller
In article <8296fl$ke2$1...@nnrp1.deja.com>,
Neal Rhodes
>
> Hi. I enjoy this group very much. I have decided to branch out from
> the fiddle to the Bass. I cannot afford to but a Bass Fiddle, so the
> next best thing is the Washtub Bass.
>
> Could I have some input on the best way to secure the end of the
> broomstick to the washtub?
>
> Thanks
>
> Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/
> Before you buy.
A fella here in Atlanta makes an great alternative to the upright
bass. My son plays one. Picture is here:
http://www.mnopltd.com/bpr.html
Alternatively, I've made a bass as an experiment from a 5 Gallon
can, 2x4, and electric bass string. Used formica for the fingerboard.
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972-5430
President Lilburn (atlanta) GA 30247 Fax:
978-4741
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Lyle Lofgren
I'm not in the market for a bass instrument, but I'm curious: does
anyone make replicas of Jesse Fuller's Footdilla, or was that a
one-off, as the Brits say? And whatever happened to the original
Footdilla? It should be in a museum somewhere.
Steve Senderoff & Trish Vierling
<jm...@mediaone.net> wrote:
> Neil mentioned the BASS BOX
I'll second the recomendation for the Bass Box....my wife bought one about
a year ago and has a lot of fun rounding out a session sound....she has
even figured out how to play bass runs in certain keys by octave
displacement...
s.
--
Steve Senderoff and Trish Vierling
Oh, ya run your E string down, I don't know, about three frets,
anyway, it corresponds to the third note on the A string...
here's ya tuning...
Tommy Jarrell
Neal Rhodes
The sound really is good. Now, I wouldn't use it as a solo instrument,
since it has a wierd thunk sound, nor would I use it in a string
quartet playing mozart. But the funky thunk sound is buried when
playing amongst an old-time string band.
It IS easy to play. My 8 year old son plays it fairly well. I can
set in with another band and play it as long a I can see the guitar
players hands. I've taken it to dance camps and found other people
pick it up real quickly. Even if you normally play another instrument
it's nice to have one at home or where you play to get a "hanger on"
to play with you.
My only suggestion is that John figure out how to hinge the bottom so
you could use it as a suitcase! We end up stuffing all our underwear
in it when we take a long trip.
John Kelley wrote:
>
> Neil mentioned the BASS BOX in his response to the question about wash tub
> basses. Here is more information about the BASS BOX for those who are
> interested. I build these instruments and perhaps am most recognized as the
> "invisible" bass player at Clifftop. It is fun to sit down on a Bass Box at
> a jam session, ease into the music and watch everyone look for the standup
> bass. Some folks never figure out where the bass sound is coming from- and
> when they do they are always amazed that the Bass Box sounds so much like a
> standup bass. If you have further questions contact me- Christmas is a
> comin'.
> John Kelley
elefem
typical?): The correct url is
http://www.3624anderson.homepage.com/tubotonia/wtbfrfr.html
In article <82bm6a$7rl$1...@nnrp1.deja.com>,
elefem <ele...@my-deja.com> wrote:
> Actually, there are a number of ways you can make a washtub bass. Some
> of them have a tilting neck, but others use a fixed one. Anyone
> interested in washtub basses might like to check out the WTB Page I
> recently put on line, which covers all wtb-related topics. It's at
> http://www.3624anderson.homepage.com/tubotonia or you can go through a
> link from http://tub-o-tone.com where I describe my own wtb design.
>
> Plunk in peace,
>
> LFMiller
>
>
The Martins
: I'm not in the market for a bass instrument, but I'm curious: does
: anyone make replicas of Jesse Fuller's Footdilla, or was that a
: one-off, as the Brits say? And whatever happened to the original
: Footdilla? It should be in a museum somewhere.
Maybe it should be encased in amber. I remember when Jesse Fuller came
into my view. "Twas back in '66 when I was wasting classes down to the
junior collitch. I was walking through the square on the way to lunch when
I heard sweet music coming from the outside speakers. Usually it was
bubblegum rock so I was shocked. I hurried into the mess hall and there
was a little elderly black man with a paddy hat on, playing guitar and
harp in front of what I mistook to be a pump organ. I thought I'd died and
gone to heaven. There were only 4 or 5 of us who were listening to the
guy. Everyone else ignored him. He didn't have the kind of big flashy
personality that would attract attention, just didn't connect well. But
our little group of misfits was enthralled. I didn't know who he was and I
was too shy to go talk with him, but by chance I found his LP at the
record store a few weeks later.
Bill Martin
Lyle Lofgren
Thanks for the recollection. He stayed with some friends of ours for
a weekend in the mid-1960's when we were involved in presenting a
series of concerts by real folk. He was in quite a bit of pain at the
time, due to ulcers, and was quite reserved both off and on stage --
he had few verbal "Show Biz" tricks, considering that he played
good-time music. He'd just announce the next song, and play it. But
the music sure spoke for itself.
Jim
>Hi. I enjoy this group very much. I have decided to branch out from
>the fiddle to the Bass. I cannot afford to but a Bass Fiddle, so the
>next best thing is the Washtub Bass.
>
>Could I have some input on the best way to secure the end of the
>broomstick to the washtub?
My "home made bass" was made out of a plywood tea chest, a
hole in the center of the bottom (now the top of the bass), a
broomstick and a gut D string from a string bass, it sounded pretty
good but was difficult to carry on my mototcycle so I eventually
"made" one out of plywood with half inch square batten glued to the
inside to make a framework for the wing nuts 1/4" wing nuts and bolts
which held it all together. A wooden "stop" was glues to one corner
of the top to locate the broomstick.
This arrangement was dismantled and strapped to the side
carriers on the bike. Thought you'd like to know there are
alternatives to wooden wash tubs which don't have over here in
England.
Regards
Jim
Skyline Design & Country Music
Plymouth, England. Pilgrims Town.
http://www.skyline78.freeserve.co.uk
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