Les Claypool's one-string Whamola is the mutated and high voltage bastard-son of the washtub bass. Using a lever tuning/playing system, the instrument delivers globular, freak-out sounds. Just watch this video to get an idea...
We've seen many plans posted n the net for building your own, but none come as close as Jeremy Cook's plans (links below). Just in time for Autumn instrument building season, we're sharing them with you.
Parts needed:
- Wood – 1 3/8 inch square x 8 feet long
- Axis of rotation – 1/4 – 20 bolt 6 inches long
- 2 1/4 – 20 nuts to lock bolt down and and some 1/4 inch washers
- Roller for string – replacement roller from screen repair tool
- String – “D” string for bass guitar
- Pickup – P-style bass pickup (single) $6.49 at CBGitty.com
- Volume and Tone pot - Prewired harness for $23.99 at CBGitty.com
- Tuning peg from bass guitar $5.99 at CBGitty.com
- Wood screws (2) to attach handle assembly (roughly 4 1/2 inches long)
- Wood screws (2) to attach bridge (roughly 2 1/2 inches long)
Plans links are in 2 parts - the body and the electronics:
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Nice one Mr Pick.
Thanx Duck . i gotta credit Smilingdog for introducing me to whamolas a while back.. ;-)
how bout a reverse wamola lap hybrid ? ;-)
This is truly awesome! Hats off to you, sir, for such an inspired build! Will definitely have to attempt something similar in the near future.
thanx man ;-)
I think we need to see this in action pic. ;)
welp... you can "hear" it in action here ..
http://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/the-rack-reverse-whamola-and-3-...
Very Nice.
Thought it funny that your "The Rack" instrument video was followed by a Breast Pump devise video on Youtube. Hahahaha
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