source for small thumb rest?..

[mystic38]

a plea for help here.. my sb-2 doesnt have a great landing spot for the thumb when playing fingerstyle, so was wishing to add a thumb rest.

the "normal' fender type one is 2 1/4 x 1/2 x 1/2 which seems overly large to me... anyone know a source for something smaller ..other than diy?..

thx

[T_Bone_TL]

Have someone else do it for you, or buy a wooden fender one and sand it smaller (assumes that the size you think you want is still larger than their hole spacing, or that you buy the "vintage" one hole version.)

Since you're in Mystic, you could probably have one of the wooden boat apprentices (I assume they still do that?) knock you out something on their lunch break from scraps. Or your local luthier could do the same. Or the type of cabinet-maker that actually uses real wood...

If you want it lacquered it will cost you more (and feel worse, IMHO, but that's just personal preference.) I'd stick with oil & wax.

[Bglosh]

This may sound like bass sacrilege, but I've used the little clear plastic sticky pads you find under pedals or other small electronics so they don't scuff. You can get 8 - 10 for a few dollars at the hardware store- square or circular. I don't like a big thumb rest, so they serve their purpose, are hard to see, stay on, but also come off easily if not needed. Please note, I'll only put them on a PG; would probably be hesitant to put them on bass finish.

[Truktek2]

I've used a small suction cup. You can place it anywhere and it's not permanent. Worked for me.