The Drum Set that fits in your Backpack

Loved by percussionists and beginners alike! Play a full percussion set in an acoustic environment - any groove, anywhere.

Who we are

We are Cincinnati Washboards, driven by a passion to build the most versatile and mobile percussion set ever.

What started as a quick fix for a gig in 2015 became a mission to create a musician’s washboard, crafted from patent-pending designs and sustainably sourced materials. Since launching the first-ever washboard designed specifically for music, we’ve been embraced by musicians from around the world.

Designed and Handmade in Argentina

Learn to Play with Ease

Getting started with the Cincinnati Washboard is simple and fun. Whether you’re a seasoned musician or picking up an instrument for the first time, you’ll be able to create rhythms and grooves in no time.

Customer Reviews

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James Whitney
great washboard only one issue

I love the washboard and ordered the bundle but it did not come with the cymbal as advertised and I’m trying to get im touch with someone to send me one. Outside of that a great washboard and great quality. I love it. Now about that cymbal…

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Kieran Byrnes

Awesome

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Florence HERTAULT
Ravie de mon road trip washboard bundle !

Je viens de recevoir mon washboard et je suis très heureuse ! Très bel instrument, finitions de qualité. Il sonne bien et il est très beau !
Fait main, le bois est superbe, bravo ! Il a déjà sa place dans notre groupe. Merci et continuez ainsi ! Florence

ゆうすけ かとう
This is the best toy ever

This washboard is easy to take anywhere and is great for any genre of music. I'll be bringing it to the Yokohama Jug Band Festival next spring! Thank you Cincinnati!

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Guy Biram

The Big Boss Washboard Bundle

Frequently Asked Questions

Our washboards are crafted for versatility—whether it’s jazz, rock, blues, bluegrass, reggae, or hip-hop, you can create grooves to fit any genre. Think of it as your mini drum set that travels with you and adapts to whatever beat you want to play!

Each washboard size has its perks. The Big gives you more space to work with, ideal if you want room to experiment with more accessories. The Small is compact yet powerful, while the Pocket is ultra-portable, delivering big sound wherever you go. You won’t go wrong with any option you pick!

Cincinnati Washboards are customizable, so you can set yours up with a range of percussion accessories to create a setup that fits your style. Play it standing up with the included shoulder strap, using thimbles or spoons, or play it seated, placing it on a snare stand and using brushes. Add our Washboard Jam Blocks, Washboard Cymbal (or get both included with the Road Trip or Big Boss bundles!), or nearly any percussion accessory to make it truly yours. Experiment and find the perfect setup!

Not at all! Our washboards are designed for everyone, from beginners to seasoned musicians. It’s easy to pick up and start experimenting with rhythms, making it a fun choice for all ages and skill levels.

Absolutely! The washboard’s natural resonance makes it an ideal instrument for acoustic sessions. It complements guitars, ukuleles, and other unplugged instruments perfectly, creating a rich, organic sound for spontaneous jam sessions.

Versatile, mobile, and powerful—Cincinnati Washboards are the ideal percussion set to play any genre of music, anywhere. While traditional drums require setup and space, our washboards are easy to carry and quick to play, letting you take your rhythm wherever you go.

Our washboards are crafted for making music, not laundry. We use sustainably-sourced materials and modern manufacturing methods to create a product that’s simply better for playing. Our passion to make the washboard the most versatile and mobile percussion instrument ever drives us to innovate with washboard-specific accessories like our washboard cymbal, cymbal support, jam blocks, and the Pocket’s unique, patent-pending resonator box design.