Well the idea is not to eat off them Bert...Don't know of too many washboard virtuosos, or even players. Just Washboard Hank, whom all Ontario catters probably know. He's currently doing his unique (highly customized board) thing as a full-time member of Fred Eaglesmiths band, getting mixed reviews since Fred isn't a jug band, kids or novelty act and you know how seriously some folks take this kind of stuff. (Careers, "good taste", things like that). But hey, if you see him ,ask him what brand he uses!
And tell him I said hi!
Bill