peteb Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Zero Mod? Attaches with already existing screws in the pickguard and/or pickup. https://www.zero-mod.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted November 15, 2023 Author Share Posted November 15, 2023 (edited) 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamIAm Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 this may provide some options ... S'manth x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Cut a piece of wood as you desire and apply some double-sided tape? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 (edited) ...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 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 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 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Edwards69 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 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). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbybloke68 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted November 15, 2023 Author Share Posted November 15, 2023 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy109 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Kala bass Buddy. I had a set very nifty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Edwards69 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RikiB Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted December 5, 2023 Author Share Posted December 5, 2023 (edited) 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 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Edwards69 Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 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! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted December 5, 2023 Author Share Posted December 5, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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