Thumb Fin...yes, you read that right, Thumb Fin!

[jd56hawk]

https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/02/04/thumb-fin-offers-a-fresh-take-on-the-thumb-rest/

 

[Jack]

Just seen this advertised in chrome. I've actually been looking at adding a thumb rest to a bass but I can't see anything about shipping to the UK. 

 

Loving their terms and conditions. 

 

[neepheid]

./~ and then I go and spoil it all by saying thumb fin stupid like I love you ./~

[jd56hawk]

Looks okay in black.

Actually, a pretty good idea.

[miles'tone]

My favourite Paul bassline.

[LeftyJ]

Came here expecting Warwick content. My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined.

 

All jokes aside, that looks clever - but it's quite bulky! On a bass with a pickguard, I think I would prefer a Zero Mod thumbrest. They use the existing screw holes of the pickguard and / or pickups. I just feel some of them are too far away from the E-string.

[NickA]

Bit limiting of where you put your thumb / pluck the strings, isn't it.

 

Never used a thumb rest myself, but isn't something longer and more parallel to the strings more useable?

[jd56hawk]

52 minutes ago, NickA said:

Bit limiting of where you put your thumb / pluck the strings, isn't it.

 

Never used a thumb rest myself, but isn't something longer and more parallel to the strings more useable?

It's connected by suction...you can change the position.

The shape doesn't seem perfect but it should get the job done.

[NickA]

3 hours ago, jd56hawk said:

you can change the position.

Between phrases, verses, songs?

[Baloney Balderdash]

Does it support floating thumb technique?

[Doctor J]

9 hours ago, NickA said:

Bit limiting of where you put your thumb / pluck the strings, isn't it.

 

Never used a thumb rest myself, but isn't something longer and more parallel to the strings more useable?

 

Thumb Fin in the way? It moves.

[ead]

I prefer the ZeroMod option as less in your face for me, YMMV obs.  So, in the son titles theme, "Always Thumb Fin There To Remind Me"

[jd56hawk]

9 hours ago, NickA said:

Between phrases, verses, songs?

No, the instructions say it's best to apply the Thumb Fin before plugging in and tuning up but only after checking for inclement weather.

[Bassman Sam]

Thumb Fin always there to remind me. 

[Baloney Balderdash]

N0 Fin 4 m3.

 

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Edited February 10, 2024 by Baloney Balderdash

[NickA]

On 09/02/2024 at 08:58, Baloney Balderdash said:

Does it support floating thumb technique?

I guess if you stick it to your thumb instead of to the bass.

[simisker]

$66 for shipping 3 of the blighters. I bailed at that point. Shame

[miles'tone]

On 08/02/2024 at 14:04, miles'tone said:

My favourite Paul bassline.

 

On 09/02/2024 at 09:02, Doctor J said:

 

Thumb Fin in the way? It moves.

I really am wasted on this crowd 😉

[ratman]

I would have bought one of these. $20 would have been worth a punt. But their website quoted me $60 for shipping to the UK. Add on import duty and it's definitely not worth a punt.

[Lfalex v1.1]

On 09/02/2024 at 08:58, Baloney Balderdash said:

Does it support floating thumb technique?

 

I think you'll find,  like Nirvana, that there's.....

 

Thumb Fin in the way.

[Supernaut]

The amount of pointless guitar accessories that are pushed on us - who buys this cr@p? 

[ratman]

I have a Fender Kingman acoustic bass. As there's no pick up I'd like something to rest my thumb on without screwing or glueing it on. I'd try something like this if they weren't taking the p!ss with the shipping costs.

[Lfalex v1.1]

I use the inside of the rear edge of the soundhole on acoustics (if the Kingman has one!)

[Baloney Balderdash]

If they had called it Trump Fin they would have ensured half of the US population buying their product, even if only a miniscule fraction of those actually play bass.

 

[ratman]

They have added some cheaper options on the shipping now. £16 for a 1st class international package. I’ll probably try one now.