dudewheresmybass Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 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. 😉👍 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 Better check this: https://www.zero-mod.com/models.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 Cpt. CaveeeeeMaaaaaannnnnnn!... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted May 5 Author Share Posted May 5 This looks perfect. Thank you. 2 hours ago, Hellzero said: Better check this: https://www.zero-mod.com/models.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloney Balderdash Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 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). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 (edited) I've only been playing for 40 years or so And I have a heavy arm Edited May 6 by dudewheresmybass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 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. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 The original Precision pickup cover sits quite close to the strings, could be an option? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted May 8 Author Share Posted May 8 It is something I've considered, but I'd like to try the rest thing first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 That’s a neat solution. I have recently acquired a Vista Musicmaster, and the pickup is of similar construction to the 50’s P. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokalo Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 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. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted May 12 Author Share Posted May 12 That’s an interesting idea 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokalo Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 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) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted yesterday at 15:42 Author Share Posted yesterday at 15:42 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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