WreckLoose Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 hi everyone, im working on an art project I need some assistance with building an instrument but i am no musician. . I been beating up an old washtub bass at bonfires for 25+ yrs but besides that i never even picked up a stringed instrument, I recently learned that a piezo disk connected to a jack will make an electrified gutbucket, so i set out to make one. of course i am familiar with Les in his monkeymask. so the electric gutbucket turned into a whamola, that has evolved as i learn about all the components available and Im overwelmed trying to sort out what is compatible and how to wire them, so now im reaching out to a few places in hopes someone can school me a little bit. I got some parts narrowed down but i dont know where to ask since it could fall into several categories. thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Welcome WL. Have a look in the Build Diaries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 (edited) Welcome to the forum. Heres a YT vid about electrifying a washtub bass. Basically, don't attach a disc piezo to the body of the washtub; stick an guitar undersaddle piezo to the bolt. Edited July 27, 2021 by skankdelvar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 13 hours ago, skankdelvar said: Basically, don't attach a disc piezo to the body of the washtub; stick an guitar undersaddle piezo to the bolt. (Altogether now) ...and Don't put your daughter on the stage, Mrs. Worthington Don't put your daughter on the stage 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard R Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Welcome aboard! Do let us know how you get on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Richard R said: Welcome aboard! Do let us know how you get on. What he said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Worth a read... https://www.bestbassgear.com/ Build Info... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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