Oi Fathead

[kodiakblair]

I remember these from years back. Don't remember anybody using them though

https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/fathead-brass-sustain-plate-for-fender-jazz-precision-basses/1173389224

[Twincam]

That's cool is this located close to you?

[Happy Jack]

Looks pretty good.

For metal.

[discreet]

Not seen one before. I have doubts about its effectiveness as a sustain-improver.
Why people seem to think sustain is a desirable trait for a bass guitar has always baffled me, too.

[Dad3353]

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Why people seem to think sustain is a desirable trait for a bass guitar has always baffled me, too.
[/quote]

Doesn't some music require long notes..?

[discreet]

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Doesn't some music require long notes..?
[/quote]

Yes and bass guitars are quite capable of producing them. But I've never played a bass where I've thought, 'Strike me pink guv'nor, this a handsome bass and no mistake, me old China. If only it 'ad a bit more sustain, it'd be perfick!'

Edited June 10, 2016 by discreet

[Kev]

Hey, is you bass balanced on a strap?? Ever wanted to get some of the neck dive so many crave? If so, this is the tool for you!

[kodiakblair]

@Twincam

It's about 25-30 mile. Want me to see if he's still got it ?

I saw them advertised in Guitarist mag early 80 and labeled it a fad,like the Hipshot D-tuner & Badass bridge. It's OK I'm not a betting man
£20 back then rings a bell. Can't have taken off and patent must have expired cause Peavey have a similar thing on the new Milestones only
it's called "Powerplate"

Sod sustain,it's for guitar players when they hit the right note.

[Twincam]

[quote name='kodiakblair' timestamp='1465600932' post='3069652']
@Twincam

It's about 25-30 mile. Want me to see if he's still got it ?

I saw them advertised in Guitarist mag early 80 and labeled it a fad,like the Hipshot D-tuner & Badass bridge. It's OK I'm not a betting man
£20 back then rings a bell. Can't have taken off and patent must have expired cause Peavey have a similar thing on the new Milestones only
it's called "Powerplate"

Sod sustain,it's for guitar players when they hit the right note.
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I thought about it very briefly lol. But as cool as it is in a throwback way I don't fancy adding the extra weight to the head.

[Bassassin]

Vaguely remember these from the Olden Days, but several problems suggest themselves to me regardless of the (questionable) validity of the concept - primarily the numerous variations in Fender headstock shape and type/placement of tuners & screwholes. Plus given a bit of brass & a few tools you could knock one up yourself in an hour or two. If you really wanted to.

Also can't help wondering - what's in a name? D'you think Leo Quan's finest would still be with us now if he'd called it a FatAss?

Jon.