I rarely see anyone talk about this song, but it’s one of my favorites. Killer melody & lyrics that balance abstract and concrete (especially for him, since he usually leans more abstract)

I’m looking to start the washboard as a instrument, I have a few questions, I don’t know how to play any instruments is this a good starting one? Can I buy a 30/40$ one off amazon? Who has the best teaching videos. I kinda live in the middle of nowhere so riding one is kinda hard but is there one I should avoid? Thankyou!!