A design for a Squiffle Double bass a more-portable Russian doll version of the above
The graphic shows an impracticable design. The player needs to place one foot against the pole. Most of them weren't too clever re the string as it was permanently attached to the box and pole.
The new design solves such problems. A hole in the
centre of the top allows for a retainer washer on the
string under its surface and a loop at the other end
of the string goes to a hook at the top of the pole. The
pole can be carried separately.
The Russian doll version is easy to see as the smaller
box fits into the larger one. You place some of the
musical kit you carry around in the smaller box and
you're ready to rush in on arrival at your next
engagement. Stick the poles in your guitar case.
Anyone with a spare washboard and steel thimbles? Click here.
Find a tea chest and start sawing. Otherwise start from
scratch as seen below. It's probably best to put the
pole support/block inside the boxes.
Choose a tea chest or make boxes with good edge support and no splinters.
The tea chest has now been split.
The rest is easy.
Here's a few ideas on making your double bass from scratch.
