I did a previous video where I built a washtub bass. Now I'm going to use an acoustic guitar preamp kit to electrify it. Believe it or not... it actually sounds pretty darn good. This was a fun project!

You can find the preamp I used here: https://www.cbgitty.com/guitar-instrument-parts/cigar-box-guitar-parts/great-pre-amp-unit-for-acoustic-and-cigar-box-guitars-model-eq-7545r/

See the washtub bass build video here: https://cigarboxnation.com/video/my-first-attempt-at-building-and-playing-a-washtub-bass

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Comment by Doug Thorsvik on July 2, 2021 at 3:20pm

Making progress Kale! I’m waiting to see you accompany yourself on your CBG playing the washtub bass. I’m assuming that will be the 3rd part; you can’t be done yet!

Comment by Poorness Studios on July 1, 2021 at 9:25am

That's too funny. The Oregon Gatorline Green .080 from Walmart. That's exactly what I bought. LOL.

Comment by BrianQ. on July 1, 2021 at 9:20am

Forgot to add, the whacker line that Farmer Jon from Shane & the Snakes uses on his Soul bucket sounds really good & comes in a big ol’ roll for cheap from Walmart, it’s the .080 gauge & is usually green? 

Comment by Poorness Studios on July 1, 2021 at 6:14am

Very cool BrianQ. Mini is fun!

Comment by BrianQ. on July 1, 2021 at 6:11am

I liked it better than the clothesline,  clothesline is better on an old washtub, they’re thicker & less boomy? I like making miniature versions of everything & this is one of them, my prototype, I had to add a block o wood at the bottom to keep it stabilized while plucking? Cheers :) 

Comment by Poorness Studios on July 1, 2021 at 5:54am

Too funny BrianQ. I just got some yesterday. I'll probably try it out today.

Comment by BrianQ. on July 1, 2021 at 5:52am

Definitely a must if you wanna be heard, have you tried weed whacker string yet?

Comment by Poorness Studios on July 1, 2021 at 4:28am

Yeah. You won't get that deep rumbly bass out of the washtub without a pickup.

Comment by Uncle John on July 1, 2021 at 4:23am

Sounds real good!

Comment by Uncle John on July 1, 2021 at 4:22am

I wondered how you would mount the rod piezo.    Good job.  

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