thumb leverage on an acoustic (not upright)

hanx · #1 03-11-2010, 07:16 PM

i want an electro acoustic bass but i don't know if it'll suit my technique.

i don't really like playing with a pick, but i can't find a good leverage point for my thumb on an electro-acoustic, especially for the E string where there's no string above it to rest my thumb on.

i've been a bit spoilt with one current bass... she has a very handy pick guard in a shape which seems to always have an edge just where i want it.

LAPetrarca · #2 03-12-2010, 06:51 AM

I'm primarily a pick player and am currently learning to play fingerstyle. I have the same problem with my Michael Kelly and am thinking about installing one of these...........

http://accessories.musiciansfriend.c...ass?sku=361336

Gawd · #3 03-12-2010, 04:08 PM

I have been thinking about putting on a thumbrest too. But eventually you do get used to not having one.

MD · #4 03-12-2010, 07:57 PM

I use the FB.
At one point, I thought a piece of half round, bolted and countersunk would be a good/cheap solution. Never did it. Still use the FB.
Bet a luthier could fix you up with something nice.

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I have the same problem with my Michael Kelly and am thinking about installing one of these...........
http://accessories.musiciansfriend.c...ass?sku=361336

I'd replace the wood screw with a machine screw/nut/lock washer and a strip of very thin strip of backing wood.

arjune · #5 03-13-2010, 06:59 PM

You could always use this as an opportunity to learn floating thumb technique!

hanx · #6 03-13-2010, 07:17 PM

yeah... i was trying to ask about that but couldn't think what to call it, but what do i do with the E string?