This type of attachment using plungers works really well on a shiny surface and on a pick guard. But it does not work on a matte finish bass guitar or a bass guitar that is stained. If there are any solutions to this dilemma, please let me know
Incredibly cool gadget. We all need somewhere to put our thumb when plucking, and that’s not ideal on like 90% of bass pickups - this lets you post up where you’re comfortable. Surprised by how sturdy this is for plastic suction cupped to a pickguard, really feels stable. Have and will continue to recommend to friends.
2 quick requests, it would be awesome to put a little lip/ledge on one side so my thumb won’t slip if I sweat, and wooden ones to match a fretboard would be AWESOME
Fantastic product! Holds great, easy to remove if I choose and won't damage my bass!
Just received my order for my second Thumb Fin this year. Got one for my new Sire U5 in Feb and loved it. Just bought a new Danelectro Fifty Niner so I ordered another. Arrived today with a little something extra in the package as a "thank you". Before buying the first one, I was a little leery of the suction cup mounting, as in my experience they never stay solid for very long. Once I moved it around a little find the optimal position for me, it stayed rock solid in the same place for months. I once picked up the bass and had it move about a bit, but I did a quick clean of the pickguard surface and re-seated it and it has stayed stable ever since. It definitely made a positive difference in my playing since my right hand was in a consistent place and was positioned at a better angle. Will (and have) recommend to anyone looking for a thumb rest, whether they're willing to drill holes or not.
It took me a minute to figure out the best position for this. I play a fender jaguar and it can be hard to get it to stick at the right place with my body and pick guard. I think there is a reason all of the photos show it with a stingray. It also takes a bit for the suction cups to stick and stay put, they have to dry a while or it will slip around. Either way, I figured it out and really enjoy playing with it!
