Recent content by brianv

Wow, maybe I should consider selling my two intact knobs on eBay for $100 each and just replacing all three with a more common knob haha! Thanks for the info, I think I’ll probably just live with it as-is. Appreciate your quick and thorough responses!

I recently got a great deal on a used MIJ Jazz Bass Special from the mid-80s. The instrument is in great shape, but the upper section of the volume knob (the part with the "ridges" on it) is missing. See photos below. It does not seem like Fender made a whole lot of basses with this style of...

Actually the bezel has a small ridge built in that acts as a thumb rest - see the "Deluxe" model on the link I posted above. When I use that, my thumb is right about at the same level as the pickup pole pieces. What I want to do is be able to rest my thumb on the *edge* of the pickup that...

First time posting here, and kind of a unique question I think: I just got a used Rickenbacker 4003, and I'd like to be able to rest my thumb on the top edge of the bridge pickup (I'm used to playing a bass that has J-style pickups). The chrome plate that surrounds the pickup is basically...