I had one, but I threw it out. I recall a story in the Times-Union about washboards. The Associated Press story was in the Times-Union's Business section last Dec. 8. The story referred to the Columbus Washboard Co. in Ohio that nearly went out of business. The company has revived with steady customers that actually use the washboards for washing, such as stores that serve the Amish communities.
Some customers are musicians.
Columbus Washboard even sold a Y2K edition, which sold out. It's working on another collectors edition now. We called two large hardware dealers and had no luck, so if there is a local source for washboards, we're sure the readers will let us know. Refresher courses are being held throughout the Jacksonville area in April. The courses are designed for people ages 50 and older, but are available to younger people, too.