jd56hawk Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/02/04/thumb-fin-offers-a-fresh-take-on-the-thumb-rest/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 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. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 ./~ and then I go and spoil it all by saying thumb fin stupid like I love you ./~ 3 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd56hawk Posted February 6 Author Share Posted February 6 Looks okay in black. Actually, a pretty good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 My favourite Paul bassline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 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. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickA Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 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? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd56hawk Posted February 8 Author Share Posted February 8 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickA Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 3 hours ago, jd56hawk said: you can change the position. Between phrases, verses, songs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloney Balderdash Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Does it support floating thumb technique? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 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. 1 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 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" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd56hawk Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Thumb Fin always there to remind me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloney Balderdash Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 (edited) N0 Fin 4 m3. Thumb Fin 4b0u7 17 Cm5 4 B7 Gmm1cky 2 m3, 4nd nu7 ju57 T n4M. Bu7 m4B 17 S ju57 m3. Edited February 10 by Baloney Balderdash 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickA Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 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. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simisker Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 $66 for shipping 3 of the blighters. I bailed at that point. Shame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 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 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratman Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 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. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 The amount of pointless guitar accessories that are pushed on us - who buys this cr@p? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratman Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 I use the inside of the rear edge of the soundhole on acoustics (if the Kingman has one!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloney Balderdash Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratman Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 They have added some cheaper options on the shipping now. £16 for a 1st class international package. I’ll probably try one now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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