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Zinc King Washboard, #703
The "Stradivarius" of musical washboards.
Featured Washboard on
Folk Rhythms
Video!
We constantly scour the planet for these boards. If sold out, please check back with us from time to time.
Why shop here?
Vintage Zinc King Lingerie Washboard, #703
This is "the
Stradivarius
of musical washboards," says Grammy award winning songster, storyteller, and multi-instrumentalist, David Holt. He should know. After all, his
Folk Rhythms
DVD is the definitive video for learning how to play the washboard (plus bones, spoons, hambone and even the paper bag).
David Holt learned to play the washboard from 123 year old Susie Brunson.
"She said this was the only instrument they had in the black community of Bamberg, SC when she was a little girl in the 1870s. Susie was very insistent that most of the rhythm was made with tapping rather than scraping."
Small Compact Size
Broad Selection
Which Washboard Grade is Right for You?
Every Zinc King #703 washboard we sell is a fine playing vintage instrument. All parts, including the two back panels, are intact and in good working order. For all practical purposes each washboard plays just as well as the next. The difference in price merely reflects the outward appearance of the wood, the rubbing surface, and the ink.
Good
How to Attach Accessories:
The wood on vintage washboards is bone dry and brittle with age. So avoid hammering nails or tacks into the washboard because the wood is likely to crack. The safer way to add accessories and hardware is to drill holes with a sharp wood-cutting bit, then attach with screws.
Grading Scale in a Nutshell:
The weathered ones cost less, the clean unblemished ones cost more.
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Our Price
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100-610-g
Zinc King Washboard, #703 (1-good)
$24.97
(Out of Stock)
100-610-b
Zinc King Washboard, #703 (2-better)
$34.97
100-610-n
Zinc King Washboard, #703 (3-near mint)
$54.97
100-610-m
Zinc King Washboard, #703 (4-mint)
$74.97
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Features:
Galvanized Rub Surface: Will not rust.
All Wood Frame: Easy to attach accessory Items
Galvanized (zinc) Surface: Produces warm tone
Distinctive crackly sound: Not clangy or ringy
Back Panels Resonate Sound): Adds tonality and sound color
Floating Construction): Boosts harmonics
Sturdy yet flexible): Radiates sound, won't fall apart
Natural wood finish: Won't irritate skin
Technical Specs:
Length: 18"
Width: 8-1/2"
Thickness: 1-3/8"
Composition: Wood frame, galvanized rubbing surface
Ave. Weight: 16 oz
Manufacturer: National Washboard Co.
Finish and Color: Natural wood
Model: #703
Accessories for this product...
Straight Bulb Horn for Musical Washboard
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$9.67 each
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Large Bulb Horn for Musical Washboard
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$17.97 each
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Cowbell (large) for Musical Washboard
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$18.87 each
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Cowbell (x-large) for Musical Washboard
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$21.57 each
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Small Bulb Horn for Musical Washboard
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$8.97 each
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Folk Rhythms DVD: Play spoons, bones, washboard..
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$19.95 DVD
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Cowbell (small) for Musical Washboard
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$15.27 each
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Cowbell (medium) for Musical Washboard
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$16.47 each
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Vintage Tin Cup for Musical Washboard
Sale Price: $15.97 each
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