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Pilgrim #0310 Washboard, better
Similar to family-size Zinc King #701
Similar to family-size Zinc King #701
 
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Our Price: $99.99 each

Here's what you get: One better quality vintage washboard

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Vintage Better Quality Pilgrim #0310 Washboard
Rare perforated rub surface
Similar to family-size Zinc King #701

Genuine Vintage Pilgrim #0310 Washboard. Made by National Washboard Co.
Nearly identical to family-size Zinc King #701, but with perforated rub surface.

The Great Sound of Zinc
Just like the popular Zinc King #701, the Pilgrim #0310 sports a metal rub surface with "corn row" furrows and distinctive herringbone pattern corrugated flutes. This texture is favored by players who prefer these large instruments made by the National Washboard Company. In addition, the perforations let sound pass through the metal rub surface which enhances the washboard's natural resonance. The design is great for players who need to drive home a more robust and solid tone than a small pail-size washboard can deliver.

Which Washboard Grade is Right for You?
Every Pilgrim #0310 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 conspicuous corrosion, soap residue or other slight imperfections. No significant cracks in wood frame. No pin holes, cracks or breaks in metal rubbing surface. No serious ruts, dents or substantial scratches (i.e. washboard was not a musical instrument in former life). No missing back ribs. No missing parts. Framework is sturdy yet flexible. 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
  • Zinc Rub Surface: Produces warm tone. Will not rust.
  • All Wood Frame: Easy to attach accessory items
  • Perforated Rub Surface: Enhances resonance.
  • Distinctive crackly sound: Not clangy or ringy
  • Back Ribs 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

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