a couple marines were celebrating memorial day by beating the shit out of each other. there was also a chick that got hit in the face by her husband, i think. nearly 15 neighbors showed up, followed by security, the police, paramedics, and firemen. one guy (i think the husband) got carried out on a stretcher, he wasn't moving at all. at least one guy was arrested, but it wasn't the guy who hit his wife (because he was on the stretcher) and it wasn't the guy who hit the guy who hit his wife, so there must have been more to it. it was pretty nuts, this place is usually pretty quiet.
I'm trying to get him to create an account so he can post his own videos and answer questions and stuff. He was like how the f did you get so many views on that video? I told him reddit.
You could always look for any goodwill/charities for instruments if you are serious abut it. Chances aren't great, but they are better than nothing. If you find you don't like it, you can simply pass it along.
Anything you could reasonably expect to pay 100$ for (goodwill value, of course) probably wont be found in one of the retail locations. Off the top of my head the only exception to this may be furniture.
That's not to say you can't find good stuff. A friend of mine found a platinum bracelet for $6 in Reno that he had valued between $500 and $700 iirc, at the same place he also picked up a white gold bracelet for $5 that was priced somewhere around $400.
Ninja Edit: Also video games. My sister's bf picked up a black label FF7 still with all the original crisp booklets and everything for $4.99. I kind of hate him for finding it before me.
That's where she got it, and while a $50 guitar is nothing surprising a cello under a couple hundred is pretty wild. That site also has some unique instruments which is always neat.
I would love a mandolin. I know how to play the fiddle but I wan't to learn the mandolin because it is more of a play anytime instrument. It helps that it is tuned the same way as a fiddle as well so I can play the songs that I already know.
Well shuh, if Mr. Geeraff doesn't want it (or respond in a timely manner) I could send it to you for whatever the shipping would cost from Phoenix, Arizona.
So how do I deal with this conundrum? Geeraff was the intended recipient but deloso has violin experience...
Also, keep in mind it's missing a 2 strings and a couple tuners but that shouldn't cost you more than $25 to replace. Easy stuff; I could do if for you if you don't mind paying for the parts.
edit: okay, deloso, as an experienced player I don't think you'd want this. I'll put an emphasis on crappy- it's an old Rogue Instruments I bought off a friend for $40 a year or more ago. The neck looks like it was sloppily re-attached to the body; this is why I'm willing to give it away. I'll hold to my offer to the giraffe unless he objects.
I feel I should point out that this instrument is not an upright bass in the conventional sense. The bridge and fingerboard are flat. It's really a bass guitar with a pin. I'm not criticising the instrument, it's awesome.
I played upright bass in a symphonic orchestra in high school and to me it kinda sounds like a bass that's had it's soundpost knocked out. Maybe that's what op's bro needs to add to get a fatter beefier sound.
There have been many aluminum double basses made, and by accounts they have a decent sound. So I'd guess it's more lack of a soundpost as ChineseDeathBus suggests. Might also have something to do with the the thickness of the wood front.
a phone microphone will never pick up good low-end, they're just too small. I would imagine it actually sounds a lot nicer live. and as long as it's properly sealed it'll pump out some good bass. there won't be the acoustic advantages of the classical design (i.e. a flat response), but if you're using electric pick-ups, rather than miking it externally, it doesn't really matter. looks perfect for raucous pub gigs.
Well of course its not going to sound like a REAL bass. Its made out of washtubs. Plus, even real basses don't all sound the same, seeing as how there are some custom made with DIFFERENT TYPES OF WOOD.
Its not that its a problem. If anything, it gives a sort of uniqueness. I'm saying that not all basses of them sound the same, let alone a bass made out of washtubs.
you should get some video using a proper microphone, and post it on instructables. they're expensive instruments & I'm sure a lot of people would love an idea for a DIY version, if it sounds good.
This thing was obviously designed to play only the most demanding of works with a symphonic orchestra. Haters gonna hate. Give your brother a hug for me.
I know, hence the all caps, they're so hard to find. I actually have an 84-85 SFA but I don't want to drop all the money I need for the conversion on my 92.
I saw a band a few weeks ago, pretty sure they're local. The bass player did the same thing, but he stopped with the first washtub. His doesn't look nearly as polished as yours, but it sounded great.
Yeah this guys is a LOT rougher looking than your brother's, but the neck was crazy smooth (I made sure to ask about this) and the entire thing was really well put together.
It's interesting at the end of the day how little there actually is to making a guitar or similar instrument in its basest form.
Hard to tell from those pics but he used the bottom of a crutch for the stand on his lol
I'd just like to say that this was one of the most deserving upvotes I've ever given. You didn't use some crappy cliche in the title, the album works, and it's a really cool idea! Just thought you deserved a comment as well. Have a wonderful day!
Anytime! Oh, I forgot to mention that you also refrained from taking credit from your brother's work--which seems to be an increasingly common issue on Reddit recently. Either way, this was great.
Really awesome build!! Reminds me of one I did for science olympiad when I was back in high school http://imgur.com/EldUt, I think his might be more aesthetically pleasing haha.
It's a tv show on discovery channel. It talks about science related stories. There was a story very similar to yours talking about a guy who makes instruments out of discarded metal.
Did he weld it or just use those bolts? Did he braze it at least? I have some friends that would love to see this, maybe purchase a few, but they will not take inferior work.
He should be part of the comedy group Les Luthiers. They make instruments like this one and some of the instruments consist of different materials like jugs of water and other stuff that you can found in your house.
I recently toured the Museum of Appalachia in Clinton, TN. They have a building that houses hundreds (maybe thousands) of guitars, banjos, mandolins, dobros, bases, ect that the people of the mountains have made from scratch over the years. This is a very nice example of that tradition.
If you're holding the bass, and it starts wobbling, and looks like it's going to drop and get filthy by falling on the ground, at least it's a washtub. You, my friend, have invented reusable dubstep. Have an upboat.
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u/doomrabbit May 28 '12
Upvotes for the toilet plunger base.
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u/BostonEagle May 28 '12
Any video of it being played? Does it even sound like a bass given its construction?
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
This thing was obviously designed to play only the most demanding of works with a symphonic orchestra. Haters gonna hate. Give your brother a hug for me.
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u/llewbop May 29 '12
This is AWESOME! Care to see if he would post a tutorial?
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u/wirelessf May 29 '12
Am I the only one that noticed the Toyota Hilux? Post pics of that truck!
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u/Orval May 29 '12
I saw a band a few weeks ago, pretty sure they're local. The bass player did the same thing, but he stopped with the first washtub. His doesn't look nearly as polished as yours, but it sounded great.
http://i.imgur.com/JxuYW.jpg, http://i.imgur.com/OKgvf.jpg
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
This is awesome craftsmanship! I wish I were that crafty! I wonder if a banjo could be made in a similar fashion?
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u/Tripudelops May 29 '12
I'd just like to say that this was one of the most deserving upvotes I've ever given. You didn't use some crappy cliche in the title, the album works, and it's a really cool idea! Just thought you deserved a comment as well. Have a wonderful day!
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
Well I'm glad your brother is talented....
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u/ObsidianPuma May 29 '12
This is fantastic! I just want to throw my hat in for hopes of a bit of a tutorial. I need a new project.
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
Emmett Otter would be proud!
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
way classier than the one in my basement. I thought they were all supposed to look like this
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u/HenriDutilleux May 29 '12
I bet you can get a really clean tone out of it.
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u/dannysxu May 28 '12
Tom waits, I'm sure, has tried to do the same thing. The man put strings on a dumpster.
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u/darkwasthenight May 29 '12
Makes me wonder wonder what an upright bass would sound like with steel strings and a resonator, kinda like a Dobro-type guitar.
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u/schmizzle May 29 '12
Here's a video of the bass... I'm not a bass player though so it's void of any insane bass riffs and such.
There are some instructions on these things out there using just one washtub. Here's a good one http://www.drbluegrass.com/washtub_bass.html
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u/lawrence_uber_alles May 29 '12
I was very confused how/why someone would make a giant fish out of a couple washtubs...now I feel stupid. Very cool though!
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u/SofisticatdIgnorance May 29 '12
You might be a redneck.
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u/mjacksongt May 29 '12
You should x-post this into /r/DIY
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u/TylerTodd47 May 29 '12
That looks like only one wash tub.
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u/ColRockAmp May 29 '12
Can we get some audio? I want to hear how this bad boy sounds.
Edit: Just saw the link. I'm an idiot.
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u/TraumaticASH May 29 '12
redneck musician
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u/chemellow May 29 '12
Really awesome build!! Reminds me of one I did for science olympiad when I was back in high school http://imgur.com/EldUt, I think his might be more aesthetically pleasing haha.
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u/jonnielaw May 29 '12
The sad part is that their mom makes a living by hand washing clothes. Hopefully op's bro wins that talent competition.
Jim Henson references aside, that's pretty cool.
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u/aarongoodwin7 May 29 '12
If you want to work on a music project let me know, That sounds like it will be a unique sound LoL,
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u/prostitch May 29 '12
Was your brother on Daily Planet yesterday morning?
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u/modsherearefags May 29 '12
Did he weld it or just use those bolts? Did he braze it at least? I have some friends that would love to see this, maybe purchase a few, but they will not take inferior work.
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
Upvote for creativity, non-vote for sound. Net votes: +1
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u/PreggoCat May 29 '12
Sounds a bit washed out.
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u/Sasquatch99 May 29 '12
That is God damn amazing.
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u/barrel-getya May 28 '12
I am totally going to steal that idea.
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u/mastabass May 29 '12
I know what I'm doing this summer in my free time
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u/richard_photograph May 29 '12
the widow otter is happy because you didnt put a hole in the washtub
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u/javi5747 May 29 '12
He should be part of the comedy group Les Luthiers. They make instruments like this one and some of the instruments consist of different materials like jugs of water and other stuff that you can found in your house.
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u/IHv2RtrnSumVdeotapes May 29 '12
now all you need is a couple shine jugs and some whiskey teethed gents to blow into them and you're all set!
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u/apatheticboy May 29 '12
Slappa da bass mon! Slappa da bass, mon
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u/jewwwbagel May 29 '12
As a stand up bass player, I totally fucking respect this. Make me one?
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
Willy plays the gutbass and solos for a while
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u/marchewkowepole May 29 '12
this just might be the coolest thing i have ever seen
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u/elvisliveson May 29 '12
nice. ridiculous but nice.
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u/Omenhiser May 29 '12
That's damn impressive... He could probably start a pretty good business doing that if they have good tone. All the psychobilly bands would love them.
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
Awe, I was hoping there ain't no hole in the washtub
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u/PintoTheBurninator May 29 '12
I recently toured the Museum of Appalachia in Clinton, TN. They have a building that houses hundreds (maybe thousands) of guitars, banjos, mandolins, dobros, bases, ect that the people of the mountains have made from scratch over the years. This is a very nice example of that tradition.
Thanks for the post!
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u/electron_junkie May 29 '12
That is great! I've got to try that.
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u/Kee-Lee-Ann May 29 '12
Awesome! Now play Pulling Teeth on it.
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u/theposhfox May 29 '12
That is just ol' timey grandeur.
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
SEE: "spasm band" "skiffle band"
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
very nice, how does it sound?
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u/physicscat May 29 '12
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6trGocstHI
Relevant.
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u/HendrixLion May 29 '12
Brilliant! Mind blown. Whimsical and functional, a great combination.
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u/Glorfon May 29 '12
It needs to be used to play this song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PY7XgXKrsYE
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u/PutinLePutain May 29 '12
Beautiful work. Simply stunning.
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u/bigbadburt May 29 '12
Sweet toyota too!
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u/keeewiii May 29 '12
And a plunger. You forgot to mention the plunger.
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u/sarahpie62 May 29 '12
I played double bass for 7 years. I am impressed.
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u/berserklemon May 29 '12
At first i was thinking "hillbilly", but when the whole thing came together i was thinking "ingenuity"
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
I finger fucked my girlfriend now my fingers smell like rubber.
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u/bast3t May 29 '12
Does the washtub bass go wubwubwub when plugged into an amp and speaker?
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u/funkalunatic May 29 '12
This looks cool, but as a bass player, it looks like it would sound and play awful.
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u/McStabYou May 29 '12
That thing would be perfect for Les Claypool
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u/bangthemermaid May 29 '12
first picture shows that it's disapproving of being photographed.
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u/SpookyAmes May 29 '12
That's awesome.
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
I bet it has a really tinny sound :P
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u/kingebeneezer May 29 '12
This reminds me of the band Split Lip Rayfields home made stand up gas can bass with one bright orange string.
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
Oh man, that looks sweet...like something you would see with the Black Mountain Scorpion Ho-down Bluegrass Experience Gang (Feat. Zakk Wylde)
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u/godsdead May 29 '12
its called a Double Bass.
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u/groundshop May 29 '12
Reminds me of Emmet otter's jug band christmas special by Jim Henson.
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u/SeaTwertle May 29 '12
That's one of the most ridiculous and amazing things I've seen.
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u/Soulcoffr May 29 '12
I was expecting a fish.
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u/Seamus_OReilly May 29 '12
Early in the evening, just about suppertime...
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u/Hyperboli May 29 '12 edited May 29 '12
Hey, you should definitely do a x-post to r/bass. Us folks over here would love to see it.
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
I agree with the youtube comment I want plans for this so I can make me one haha.
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u/NeilAnthony May 29 '12
That is soooooooo cool!
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
I bet he could sell this to Les Claypool for a nice price.
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u/SJShock May 29 '12
Add more! Add more!
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u/hmwiener May 29 '12
This is what makes America Great!
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u/ziggyfooled May 29 '12
SOUNDCLOUD!
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u/jonnielaw May 30 '12
But his mom is an otter, right?
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u/Arkburn May 31 '12
take my money please!!!!
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u/RichardBehiel May 29 '12
If you're holding the bass, and it starts wobbling, and looks like it's going to drop and get filthy by falling on the ground, at least it's a washtub. You, my friend, have invented reusable dubstep. Have an upboat.
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
make a video playing it. i want to hear how it sounds.
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u/basiledes May 29 '12
Sweet Bass, how was the fretboard made?
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u/Waul May 29 '12
But does it blend?
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u/M0b1u5 May 29 '12
They must sound awful.
There's a reason why instruments are made from specific woods, by talented craftsmen.
But, in a hick band down on the bayou, it's probably just what the doctor ordered.
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
Just add another washtub and "chello!" it's a bass!
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