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Glass King #865 Washboard, near mint
Monster-size glass version of small pail-size Glass King #863
Larger "monster-size" Version of Glass King #860.


 
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Our Price: $99.99 each

Here's what you get: One near mint vintage washboard

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Product Specs
 
Vintage Near Mint Quality Glass King #865 Washboard
Monster-size glass washboard
Larger version of family-size Glass King #860

Genuine Vintage Glass King #865. Made by National Washboard Co.
Nearly identical to large family-size Glass King #860, but even larger
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Extra-large, Heavy, and Durable
Weighing in at nearly six pounds, the extra-large Glass King #865 is not for the meek. The massive washboard is 1 inch wider, 2-1/4 inches longer, and almost a pound-and-a-quarter heavier than its sister washboard, the large family-size Glass King #860. That's more than twice the weight of a large metal family-size (Zinc King #701). And 3 times the weight of a small pail-size (Glass King #863). The extra weight comes from the larger wooden frame and glass rub surface. Thick glass is significantly heavier than thin tin. This construction makes for a large heavy washboard.

Tone
Higher
Glass is smoother, harder, and more dense than tin. So the glass rub surface generates a higher pitch than a plated tin metal rub surface.

Solid
The glass rub surface produces a more "solid" tone too. Kinda like the difference between rattling solid natural bones v rib bones (which resonate because of the usually hollow marrow core). All our vintage pail-size metal rub surface washboards have back panels that form a resonating chamber. The glass washboards are designed with no back panels, thus no resonating chamber.

So scratching a glass rub surface generates a higher pitch, and more solid tone than a metal rub surface. All in all, a glass washboard is heavier and sounds a little different than a metal one.

Which Washboard Grade is Right for You?
Every Glass King #865 washboard we sell is a fine playing vintage instrument. All parts 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.

Washboards in all grades below are antique objects that might show signs of age, wear, or inconsequential damage such as small chips in the frame, water staining, and paint spots from long term storage or display.

Grading Scale in a Nutshell:
The weathered ones cost less, the clean unblemished ones cost more.

Good
Might show scuffs, scratches, minor cracks in wood. Ink might be faded or missing. Might show soap residue or other slight imperfections. No significant cracks in wood frame. No chips, cracks, or breaks in glass rubbing surface. No substantial scratches (i.e. washboard was not a musical instrument in former life). No missing parts. Framework is sturdy. Washboard has been around the block a few times but is eminently playable.

Better
Overall better condition.

Near Mint
Light wear. Hardly used. Little or no soap residue. Ink color and print quality usually good, but not always.

Mint

Appears unused. Ink color and print quality usually good, but not always. Belongs in a museum. Don't know why you would want to scrape up a fine antique relic like this to play music on it though.

Features
  • Larger Version of Glass King #860: Rare, hard to find item.
  • Glass Rub Surface: Favorite of many players.
  • Durable "Corrugated" Molded Glass Rub Surface: Spiral pattern similar to metal rub surface - but glass.
  • Glass Ribs: Delivers higher pitch, more solid tone than metal rub surface.
  • All Wood Frame: Easy to attach accessory items
  • Large and Durable: Plenty of real estate for accessories.

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