cameltoe Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 I've got a Classic Vibe Precision 50's, and the thumb rest is currently sitting in an era-correct tugbar position below the strings. The single coil pickup doesn't allow me enough headroom above the strings to use it as a thumbrest, I end up curling my hand in a weird claw-like grasp so I don't over reach the strings. The obvious solution is to move the thumbrest from it's frankly now useless position under the strings and reposition it on top, but I didn't want to do this without first checking on here for anything that may go wrong! If someone could be kind enough to also describe/post a picture of roughly where it should go and how close to the strings (to be factory correct), as I just know it's either going to end up looking wonky, or I'm going to have to reposition it over and over as I realise it's still too close to the strings/ I can't reach the strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 I suggest sticking it on with blu-tac before deciding where to drill holes - this will also let you play about with what is the best position for you. If you stick it on well blu-tac can even get you through a gig. I did this with pup and bridge covers on a mint '51 P and I'm glad I did as in the end I didn't have the nerve to drill and I was ultimately able to sell the bass on unmolested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 How about an identical but cheap pickguard & stick on a thumbrest with superglue? No extra holes & can be returned to original. If the holes are different, you can stick it on with photograph adhesive & stick on the heads of screws with a dot of glue (no-nails?). G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameltoe Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 Hey good idea! I might use duck tape to find the sweet spot- Cheap instant punk vibe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlowbassplayer Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 hello i got a thumbrest from fender with the install instructions i could send it to you Lance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 The thing to remember here is you put it where YOU feel comfortable playing. There isn't really a right or wrong answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Listen to him ^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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