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UglyDog
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I have a very lovely [url="http://www.brightonguitars.co.uk/image/cache/data/products/tanglewood/TGRB-CE-700x700.jpg"]Tanglewood acoustic bass guitar[/url], but I find it a bit challenging to play as there's nowhere to anchor my thumb. I'd like to get hold of a small, discrete thumbrest but searches for such an item are coming to nought. The sort of thing I have in mind is as per Jonas Hellborg's Wechter (see pic below), but made of rosewood to match the back/sides/f'board of my bass. As I said, the smaller the better really, no more than about 20-25mm long. The idea would be to attach with double-sided carpet tape or the like, rather than screw or glue.
Does anyone know of such an item available anywhere, or failing that of a UK luthier who would be able/willing to knock up something suitable for a reasonable cost? Doesn't have to be local, just a good artisan who won't take 6 months to deliver. :)

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Alternatively, I have a few nice small pieces of rosewood. I would be happy to post you one for, say, £4 all in. If you're handy you could shape you're own. The piece would be big enough for a few thumbrests so you wouldn't need to get it right first time.

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[quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1415370097' post='2599700']
Have a word with Guy - [url="http://www.classicguitarboxes.com/thumb_rests.php"]http://www.classicgu...thumb_rests.php[/url] he does custom jobs, top quality work :)
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Well, it's been three months since I submitted my enquiry, and I haven't heard a dickybird in reply. Not even a 'piss off I'm busy'. I can only assume that my custom is not wanted. <_<
Thanks to hamfist for your very kind offer, but I am about as accomplished at woodwork as I am at quantum physics. I fear I would just end up with a large pile of rosewood splinters. :(

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