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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Marqus Patton
Pretty Cool Instrument

I was able to experience the Cincinnati Washboard at The NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA and boy was I hooked. The Cincinnati team show me some tips and tricks and I was strumming along with the rest of them. It persuaded to buy the pocket version so I can practice at home and I have so much fun with it. I would recommend this product. Thank You Team Cincinnati!

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Bryant Edwards
Too cool for school

Sat down and started playing. Two hours later my fingers started to hurt some had to put it down. Can’t wait to jam with it! Well made product.

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Terri Rissmiller

Love it, well made.

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Bryan Taylor
Amazing product

I love my washboard. Made well, with a great bag and strap. It was sent timely and the staff was very helpful.

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Glen Bowman
Solid quality ... well made and strong!

We've enjoyed the Small Classic Washboard so much. It is definitely of solid quality. Well made and strong! Our 5-year old is thrilled by the musical experiences we are having with our washboard, Ghanaian drum, and piano!

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.