50’s p bass Pickup help needed pls

[dudewheresmybass]

After a fairly average 60/70’s set last week I managed to totally destroy the pup in my 54 squier p

As a player that rests my thumb on the pup, it’s obviously too much pressure on the coil. 
is there any kind of cover available, or some sort of attachment I can place either on or close to the pickup to give me somewhere to place my thumb? 
any help gratefully received. 😉👍

[Hellzero]

Better check this: https://www.zero-mod.com/models.html

[PaulThePlug]

Cpt. CaveeeeeMaaaaaannnnnnn!...

[dudewheresmybass]

This looks perfect. Thank you. 

2 hours ago, Hellzero said:

Better check this: https://www.zero-mod.com/models.html

 

[Baloney Balderdash]

Learn not to apply that much pressure, can't possibly be healthy for your tendons, and there is absolutely no practical reason to do so (if anything it inhibits you of playing properly, or at least optimally).

 

 

[dudewheresmybass]

I've only been playing for 40 years or so

And I have a heavy arm 

Edited May 6, 2024 by dudewheresmybass

[neepheid]

Surely it must have been a defective pickup?  I'm sure you're strong but your thumb isn't a hammer or a hydraulic press!  I've never seen anything like this in my life.

[dudewheresmybass]

It was a Toltec. 

I just don't understand how it could have happened. 

In the end, I got one of these - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/296340578499?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=3uuiAC21SGW&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

It seems to be 3d printed, but is exactly the thing.

Leaving the link here for reference for others.

[neepheid]

Fair play.

 

I'm gonna roll the dice and keep putting my thumb on the pickup of my Sire D5.  I just think you were supremely unlucky.

[Doctor J]

The original Precision pickup cover sits quite close to the strings, could be an option?
 

[dudewheresmybass]

It is something I've considered, but I'd like to try the rest thing first

[Pea Turgh]

That’s a neat solution.  I have recently acquired a Vista Musicmaster, and the pickup is of similar construction to the 50’s P.

[Tokalo]

I’m not sure I want to drill holes in my bass yet, and I object to the cost of postage from the States. So I’m using a mini suction cup as a temporary solution.

 

[dudewheresmybass]

That’s an interesting idea 👍👍

[tauzero]

On 11/05/2024 at 19:29, Tokalo said:

I’m not sure I want to drill holes in my bass yet, and I object to the cost of postage from the States. So I’m using a mini suction cup as a temporary solution.

 

Couldn't you just use a thumb rest and stick it on with 3M VHB double sided tape?

[Tokalo]

3 hours ago, tauzero said:

 

Couldn't you just use a thumb rest and stick it on with 3M VHB double sided tape?

Good point (assuming the adhesive on the tape wouldn’t impact the lacquer)

[dudewheresmybass]

the thumbrocker arrived on Saturday, and I installed it for a show on Sunday.

Once it's attached (which can be a little tough if you like the pickup low in the body) it works brilliantly  

In the meantime waiting fir it to arrive, I used a command strip and clear hook in its place, which also worked well