Upright Washtub Bass / Double bass style

Here's the tub, its 18" in diameter

9353779853?profile=originalHere's the tub with the sound board anchors in place

9353780474?profile=originalSound board ready for mounting and paint

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The neck glueing, it will be red oak with maple

9353781861?profile=original....stay tuned!

Sound board base coated, penciled in design...ready for 3D paint

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Now the sound board is ready for paint.....

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Almost where I want it too be

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Neck Brace

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  • Neck Graphics

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  • I love this so much I'm squealing.

  • Hey Everyone, Thank you for the great comments. I entered the Bass in a design contest over on the Instructibles site. If you wouldn't mind dropping over and voting for my entry, I'd appreciate it.

    Thanks Reeds!

    http://www.instructables.com/id/Upright-Wash-Tub-Bass/

  • Pretty cool man!! Love it!!!!

  • Absolutely awesome. Great job, Reeds!

  • looks  great  all   done  up  ..  good  work  ;-)

  • Head stock close up.

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  • Well the wait is all over...here is the final product!

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    And Now...HERE IT IS!

    305943780?profile=originalI'm letting the strings stretch....I will post a video tomorrow.....STAY TUNED!

  • I don't want too show everyone the neck till the bass is complete, although I ca show you the tailpiece. Not far from the end now...just need to do the bridge...do some finishing and run the pick up....may be done tomorrow.

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