can someone point me in the right direction

[WreckLoose]

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

[SpondonBassed]

Welcome WL.

 

Have a look in the Build Diaries.

[skankdelvar]

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

[Frank Blank]

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

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Don't put your daughter on the stage

[Richard R]

Welcome aboard!

Do let us know how you get on.

[alyctes]

2 hours ago, Richard R said:

Welcome aboard!

Do let us know how you get on.

 

What he said.

 

[PaulThePlug]

Worth a read...

https://www.bestbassgear.com/

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