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Originally Posted by Freebase Dali
It should also be noted that pressing your thumb into a stationary position against the face of your bass where you'd have a thumb rest is also an option.
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i'm guilty of using this method quite a bit although technically it's bad form and could lead to issues later on. especially if you never vary the position.
one other option prior to screwing a thumb rest into the body - use a mild adhesive instead. maybe wood glue or some sort of modeling putty.