Will a Fender 'thumb rest' fit in the tug bar holes in my pickguard.

bhass · #1 07-19-2009, 08:46 AM

I bought a '57 gold anodised pickguard replacement part for my P-bass on the Internet. It was a genuine 'Fender replacement part' however one of the holes didn't line up with one of the holes on my bass. So I had to glue a piece of wood into the electronics cavity in order for the pickguard to be screwed through that hole.

It also comes with holes for tug bar. I thought that was great and I was about to order one from the Internet. Then I thought:

Will this; despite being 'genuine Fender', fit in the holes on my 'genuine Fender' pickguard.

http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/produ...umbrest_black_

Thanks.

Oren Hudson · #2 07-19-2009, 12:09 PM

The only way to know for sure is to measure the distance between the holes on your pickguard and then ask the seller to do the same on the finger/thumb rest. Doesn't have be perfect, but should be pretty close.

**line6man** · #3 07-19-2009, 12:21 PM

Is there any reason not to just redrill it if it doesn't fit?

Oren Hudson · #4 07-19-2009, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by line6man

Is there any reason not to just redrill it if it doesn't fit?

Some folks don't want "extra" holes in the PG. Other that, not a problem.

bhass · #5 07-19-2009, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by line6man

Is there any reason not to just redrill it if it doesn't fit?

Because the pickguard is metal, I really didn't want to have to resort to drilling it.