The Viper shows you how to build a washtub bass, based on instructions by San Antonio’s Barefoot Larry Collins (see his directions at www.jugmusic.com This section of the video shows you what materials you’ll need: the resonator tub, the staff, the string, the hardware assembly, and the rubber riser. See part 2 for how to assemble the parts and part 3 for how to play. TRANSCRIPT Today, were going to be building a washtub bass. Im following almost word for word the instructions by Barefoot Larry Collins that you can find at jugmusic.com. WASHTUB: To build a bass, you need a few basic materials. The first, and most important, is, of course, the washtub. This is a hot-dipped tub. The galvanized ones are cheaper and you can find those at Home Depot. This, you have to go to a hardware store, but its a little bit stronger. Were going to be taking off the handles and drilling a hole through the bottom. The size is a #3 washtub. This one holds 17 gallons and its 24″ across the mouth. The other important detail is you need to make sure the washtub you get has a rim on the back, here, because thats where the staff is going to rest. (Were going to cut a notch in the staff and put it there.) STAFF: The staff should be a piece of hardwood — like a handle from a tool — at least four feet long. Hardwood is stronger than pine. This is a 60″ eye-hoe handle — also from Ace Hardware — 1 and 3/4″ round-eye, Bulldog brand. Were going to be carving a notch in the bottom, and were going to be …
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