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Maid-Rite Large "family-size" Spiral Pattern Stainless Steel Washboard Spiral textured wavy stainless steel corrugated rub surface generates loud boomy, yet relaxed "muddy" tone, holds up to abuse Brand new genuine Maid-Rite washboard made in Logan, Ohio by the historic Columbus Washboard Company (est. 1895).
Brand New Genuine Maid-Rite Washboard made by the Columbus Washboard Company
The Columbus Washboard Company was founded in 1895. It all started when Frederic Martin, Sr. began building washboards in his backyard. Today the business is the sole remaining washboard manufacturer in the US.
This Maid-Rite washboard was assembled by hand on vintage equipment from the early 1900s. Besides holding a reputation as a popular musical rhythm instrument, the fully functional washboard features a "Bear-On-Easy" rubbing plate patented on February 5, 1907.
Spiral Stainless Steel is Textured & Tough - Won't Rust
The hard corrugated metal rub surface is made from tough stainless steel. This washboard is essentially a spiral patterned Cajun-style frottoir in a wooden frame. The Maid-Rite is also a favorite with jugbands. So grab your thimbles, bottle openers and spoons and scratch this board to your heart's content. Guaranteed to make the rhythm fly!
This large family-size version delivers a loud, yet relaxed "muddy" tone and is more "boomy" than it's smaller pail-size Dubl Handi brother. Both versions sport an open back that lets you play both sides of the rub surface. You can also mute the tone with your hand or belly.
Tip:
Put vinyl tape on the back to mellow the tone a notch.
Large Family Size
Which Size Should You Get?
Some players prefer the small size because it is lighter in weight and
easier to lug around. Others prefer the large size because you get more
surface area to scratch and more frame to mount accessory items. The
small size generates a slightly diminished and reserved tone compared to
the large size which delivers a relatively stronger and boomy sound.
Either size works fine for any musical genre (or body type). So whether
you choose a large or small washboard is purely subjective and just a
matter of personal preference.
How to Attach Accessories:
With a Janka hardness rating of approximately 540, poplar is a relatively soft wood. Still, you should avoid hammering nails into the frame or you might crack the wood. The safer way to add accessories and hardware is to drill holes with a sharp wood-cutting bit, then attach with bolts (preferably) or screws.
Buy a Washboard...Save your Place in Musical Roots History
The washboard business was a thriving industry at the turn of the century. During World War II the Columbus Washboard factory churned out more than a million washboards a year. But the invention of the automatic washing machine sent the washboard industry spiraling into decline. By the early 1970s only about 10 washboard companies operated in the US. All except the Columbus Washboard Company eventually closed their doors.
On the verge of extinction the business relocated in 1999 from Columbus, Ohio to the small town of Logan - which now hosts the nation's one and only Washboard Music Festival.
Make no doubt about it, your purchase keeps this historic company, and working museum, and important annual washboard musical roots festival alive & well today...and for generations to come.
Figures are approximate (but pretty darn close)--
- Length: 23-3/4" (60.3cm)
- Width: 12-1/2" (31.75cm)
- Thickness: 2" (5.1cm)
- Composition: Poplar wood frame, stainless steel rubbing surface
- Weight: 2 lbs, 10 oz (.91kg)
- Manufacturer: Columbus Washboard Co.
- Finish and Color: Natural wood, Poplar
- Model: Maid-Rite Spiral Stainless Steel, Family-size
- Condition: New
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Features
- Stainless Steel Rub Surface: Tough and hard. Will not rust.
- Spiral Pattern Wave Corrugations: Generates loud boomy, yet relaxed "muddy" tone.
- All Wood Frame: Easy to attach accessory items.
- Open Back: Lets you dampen tone with your hand or belly.
- Solid Construction: Holds up to abuse.
- Rigid and Firm: Generates loud powerful tone, frame won't fall apart.
- Natural Poplar Wood (aka cottonwood): Good musical tone wood.
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