In our recent O Wow Moment video Play It Again, Mr. O, we featured the kids making several different instruments. We used a full-size version of the washtub bass during the intro scene and in the final scene in the background. For that, we used a 5 gallon bucket, monofilament, and a piece of wood. But, you can also make a MUCH smaller version using some basic office suppies – a cup, two paperclips, a pencil, some tape, and a rubber band. [NOTE: I have temporarily removed the link, as there have been reports of issues with it. I will repost when rectified]. Have fun!
Musical Instruments IV – Office Supply Washtub Bass
Posted by: Mr.OPosted in: At-Home Activities, Featured Video
Posted on: December 22, 2009
Cindy Miller
February 8, 2010 at 1:17 pm
Where can I find instructions to build the washtub base and other instruments?
Mr.O
February 26, 2010 at 1:10 am
Glad you enjoyed our video! Most of them are already on the blog – check under our “At-Home Activities” category. The washtub bass was getting some errors when people tried to access it. If it continues, I’ll recreate in a future video blog.
office design
August 30, 2010 at 2:49 am
What an instrument! Oh my god, looking absolutely funnier and amazing as well. I am really searching for some instruction to make it.