Peter's son is playing a "Gut Bucket". It is simply a large galvanized bucket turned upside down with a nylon string attached to the bucket and a stick. The stick is pulled forward and backwards to adjust the pitch as the string is plucked like a stand up bass would be plucked. The bucket resonates and amplifies the sound. It was commonly used in old time string bands in the Deep South.
That must have been a real thrill, you guys. How cool was that? Congratulations
What is that instrument the guy with the gloves is playing?
Peter's son is playing a "Gut Bucket". It is simply a large galvanized bucket turned upside down with a nylon string attached to the bucket and a stick. The stick is pulled forward and backwards to adjust the pitch as the string is plucked like a stand up bass would be plucked. The bucket resonates and amplifies the sound. It was commonly used in old time string bands in the Deep South.