jezzaboy Posted January 24, 2021 Posted January 24, 2021 A mate is selling the above and has offered it to me for mates rate but I have never played one. I only play fingerstyle and looking online at pics I can`t see where I would anchor my thumb. Is there anywhere or is it a non starter? Don`t tell me to use a pick as it isn`t going to happen, too many years with my thumb on a Fender pickup. Any advice appreciated. Quote
Ricky 4000 Posted January 24, 2021 Posted January 24, 2021 (edited) Have a look at the various mod' bits, i.e. at https://retrovibe.co.uk/ I bought the flat treble pup surround, which allows me to play off the edge of the pup, like a Fender bass. 🙂 Arguably it doesn't look as good as the Rickenbacker chromework, but it is completely reversible. 👍 Edited January 24, 2021 by Ricky 4000 1 Quote
4000 Posted January 24, 2021 Posted January 24, 2021 https://www.rickysounds.co.uk/product-category/bass-thumb-rests/ https://www.rickysounds.co.uk/product-category/tube-ampolgy-bezels/ Quote
PaulThePlug Posted January 24, 2021 Posted January 24, 2021 (edited) similar http://www.zero-mod.com/ric-rest-.html but pricier-er.... Edited January 24, 2021 by PaulThePlug Quote
Bunion Posted January 24, 2021 Posted January 24, 2021 The thumb goes on the pick guard playing on the E and the E string playing everything else. I had to retrain myself but damn what a difference to background sound... 3 Quote
Beedster Posted January 24, 2021 Posted January 24, 2021 7 minutes ago, Bunion said: The thumb goes on the pick guard playing on the E and the E string playing everything else. I had to retrain myself but damn what a difference to background sound... Yep 1 Quote
jezzaboy Posted January 24, 2021 Author Posted January 24, 2021 Thanks for all the suggestions. Having checked out some reviews on YT it seems that they are very much a marmite bass so I will have to have a think. It would mean moving some others out but I have too many anyway. I would hate to take it off the guy and then have to sell it which isn`t so easy thanks to Mr Hall Quote
Ricky 4000 Posted January 24, 2021 Posted January 24, 2021 (edited) Pah, having a section of your inner forearm removed for comfort, and never being able to sell the thing, is a small price to pay if you ask me. 😃 Edited January 24, 2021 by Ricky 4000 2 Quote
OliverBlackman Posted January 24, 2021 Posted January 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Bunion said: The thumb goes on the pick guard playing on the E and the E string playing everything else. I had to retrain myself but damn what a difference to background sound... Even better, learn the floating thumb technique and master muting the E, A and D. Works on any bass. 1 Quote
ezbass Posted January 24, 2021 Posted January 24, 2021 Another vote for the bezel, also stops you catching the potentially sharp edge of the p/up surround. 1 Quote
Cat Burrito Posted January 24, 2021 Posted January 24, 2021 I have both a bezel and the zero mod thumbrest on mine. Ironically my band calls for mostly pick playing these days. I like playing a Rickenbacker bass with a plectrum, ideally with a clip on headstock tuner, so I can guarantee that at least 75% of players online will be irritated! 😀 1 5 Quote
Paul S Posted January 24, 2021 Posted January 24, 2021 14 minutes ago, Cat Burrito said: I have both a bezel and the zero mod thumbrest on mine. Ironically my band calls for mostly pick playing these days. I like playing a Rickenbacker bass with a plectrum, ideally with a clip on headstock tuner, so I can guarantee that at least 75% of players online will be irritated! 😀 Music stand. And a waistcoat. I believe you do hats already. 1 1 Quote
Skybone Posted January 24, 2021 Posted January 24, 2021 Neck pickup. Raise it up a wee bit, sorted. 1 Quote
Skybone Posted January 25, 2021 Posted January 25, 2021 As for selling it on, there seems to be a pretty good marketplace for them on Facebook & eBay. 1 Quote
Cat Burrito Posted January 25, 2021 Posted January 25, 2021 12 hours ago, Paul S said: Music stand. And a waistcoat. I believe you do hats already. Hats AND waistcoats. No music stands... I guess even I have to draw the line somewhere! Quote
Skybone Posted January 27, 2021 Posted January 27, 2021 Hope none of the above are mandatory... Quote
jezzaboy Posted January 27, 2021 Author Posted January 27, 2021 Having had a good think about it, I`m not going to go ahead and buy it. Whilst it was available for a good price, I just have too many reservations about the bass. So it will be off to Bassdirect soon for not such a good price lol. Thanks for all the suggestions! Quote
Bunion Posted January 27, 2021 Posted January 27, 2021 4 hours ago, jezzaboy said: So it will be off to Bassdirect soon for not such a good price lol. Can I have your mates rate? just joking... no seriously 😒 Quote
Bunion Posted January 27, 2021 Posted January 27, 2021 You should watch this guy then rethink 😃 2 Quote
jezzaboy Posted January 27, 2021 Author Posted January 27, 2021 After watching that clip, thank the Lord I didn`t buy it! Quote
Stub Mandrel Posted January 27, 2021 Posted January 27, 2021 20 minutes ago, Bunion said: You should watch this guy then rethink 😃 DOOD!!! 🤣🤣🤣 Quote
BreadBin Posted January 27, 2021 Posted January 27, 2021 10 minutes ago, Bunion said: He’s a mad head for sure 🤣😂 I quite enjoy his vids, they're a laugh. Quote
Stub Mandrel Posted January 27, 2021 Posted January 27, 2021 1 minute ago, BreadBin said: I quite enjoy his vids, they're a laugh. Not bad chops either 🙂 2 Quote
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