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WASHTUB BASS Supplies • (1) 8 gallon galvanized round wash tub MCG#336250 • (1) ¼” x 2” x ½” eyebolt MCG#1900602 • (1) 48” broom handle MCG#3326438 • (1) ¼” x 1½” zinc washer fender MCG#2350960 • (1) 3/16” USS flat zinc washer MCG#22351120 • (1) ¼ MCG#22400630 • 6’ nylon twine Other • Hand drill • Saw • Wrench Directions 1. Drill ¼ inch hole directly in the center of the 8 gallon galvanized tub. 2. Cut a ¼ inch deep groove into the flat side of the end of the broom handle. The bottom edge of the galvanized tub to sit in the groove of the broom handle. 3. Drill a 11/16 hole in the other end of the broom handle about 3 to 4 inches from the end. 4. Take eye bolt, screw the nut that comes with it all the way to the top. Now turn your tub upside down, put the eyebolt into the tub. On the inside of the tub, put the fender washer on first, followed by the other washer, and finally the locking nut. You may need to use a wrench to tighten the lock nut as tight as it will go. 5. Next get the 6 feet of nylon twine and tie it onto the eye of the eyebolt. Tie 3 to 4 overhand knots, so that it is very secure. 6. Set the grooved end of the broom handle onto the bottom edge of the wash tub, string the twine through the hole in the end of the broom handle. Pull the twine so that you have good tension, now tie a few knots in the twine so it holds the handle somewhat upright. Check the tension of the string by plucking it a few times. If it doesn’t make a good deep sound you can twist the string around the handle to tighten it, or swing the handle out or in to create different notes. Cut any excess string off and now you are ready to play your washtub bass. 2525 Arapahoe, Boulder, CO 80302 (303) 443-1822 mcguckin.com.

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