Replaceable thumb rests

[peteb]

I have never really got the 'floating thumb' technique down and have developed a perfectly serviceable technique based on anchoring my thumb on the pickup when playing fingerstyle. However, this causes a bit of a problem when playing my Stingray, as I would rather be playing a couple of centimetres or so nearer the neck.

 

I wonder if anyone knows where I can get a thumb rest that I can stick to the scratchplate using double sided sticky tape? I want it to be pretty discreet, no more than 2 cm long and 5mm high, and easily removable if required.

 

Any ideas?

 

[neepheid]

Zero Mod?  Attaches with already existing screws in the pickguard and/or pickup.

 

https://www.zero-mod.com/

[peteb]

46 minutes ago, neepheid said:

Zero Mod?  Attaches with already existing screws in the pickguard and/or pickup.

 

https://www.zero-mod.com/

 

Thanks for that, but I'm looking for something much smaller than any of their models, which I can place next to the pickup on a MM Stingray (with no screws). Also, all of those models would require you to have your thumb too far away from the E string (for me, at least). 

 

Edited November 15, 2023 by peteb

[SamIAm]

this may provide some options ...

S'manth x

[Doctor J]

Cut a piece of wood as you desire and apply some double-sided tape?

[PaulThePlug]

...or something 3D printed...

...OK, It was just an excuse to post my P Bitsa with a Maida Vale Alnico IV Split P again

Edited November 15, 2023 by PaulThePlug

[rwillett]

I'll print you something off (once I've repaired both my printers tonight) for nothing and post it off. Ping me some simple dimensions.

 

No charge.

 

Rob

[Greg Edwards69]

Contact Tom at Thumbrocker and explain what you're after.

 

He was able to design a custom piece for my Squier 50s P from just a couple of photos (that's actually my bass on his website) and sent it over from the US to the UK for a very reasonable price (I believe the postage was only a few quid).

[tubbybloke68]

If you have access to a 3d printer, my young stepson made me these, stuck on with double sided tape so easily removable .Think they look better than ramps personally 

[peteb]

21 minutes ago, Greg Edwards69 said:

Contact Tom at Thumbrocker and explain what you're after.

 

He was able to design a custom piece for my Squier 50s P from just a couple of photos (that's actually my bass on his website) and sent it over from the US to the UK for a very reasonable price (I believe the postage was only a few quid).

 

The Self-Adhering 'E-ThumbRocker' is exactly what I'm looking for. Many thanks. 

 

[paddy109]

Kala bass Buddy.

I had a set very nifty!

[Greg Edwards69]

1 hour ago, peteb said:

 

The Self-Adhering 'E-ThumbRocker' is exactly what I'm looking for. Many thanks. 

 

You’re very welcome. I didn’t realise he made a self-adhering one. Keep us posted if you get one and how well it stands up to the rigours of gigging.

[RikiB]

These are cheap,very sticky and come off without leaving a mark.

 

 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165738128998?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=sbuuuxgvsp2&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=EJRy2vUVQ8C&var=465247430672&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
 

 

[peteb]

Just to mention that I have fitted the Thumb Rocker to my Stingray and it works great, exactly what I was looking for. So, thanks to @Greg Edwards69 for the suggestion. 

 

I might even start taking the Ray out on gigs now! 

 

Edited December 5, 2023 by peteb

[Greg Edwards69]

That's great to hear it's doing the job for you. Fingers crossed the adhesive is strong enough that it doesn't ping off during an energetic performance!

[peteb]

2 minutes ago, Greg Edwards69 said:

That's great to hear it's doing the job for you. Fingers crossed the adhesive is strong enough that it doesn't ping off during an energetic performance!

 

It seems pretty solid.