I just found something on the internet today 1. Chris Badynee, an American musician / postal worker from Michigan has invented a double bass made from a cardboard box. Yes, a cardboard box. Some models come with electronics so you can plug it in to your system. He invented it from materials he found lying in his basement. Best of all you can get it for just 50 US Dollars. It’s sold through e-Bay though I couldn’t find any for sale today.
After seeing and hearing it in action (YouTube video) I think it would be great for those who want to try playing a double bass. It would also be a novelty item to have. I don’t think this will phase out double basses. I can’t imagine one of these box basses at the Dewan Philharmonik!
Would I get one? I don’t think so, because it only has two strings! If I picked up double bass I’d prefer practicing on a proper instrument first.
Reference:
[1] Diane Gale Andreassi, “Inventor Lights Up DTE Stage with Cardboard Box Bass“, the Observer & Eccentric Newspaper Online Edition, URL, Last Accessed December 1 2006.
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