Fender Fat Finger?

[dg27]

Anyone ever heard of or used this?

Fender Fat Finger for bass in chrome finish. Easily attaches to any bass headstock without modification. The extra mass on the headstock fills out your tone, adds sustain, and eliminates dead spots. The secret weapon of some of today's top players like Joe Satriani and Billy Sheehan. Includes tone tips and instructions. No tools needed. Simply clamp it on.

http://goo.gl/BgKQaW

 

[Johnny the Kid]

Re: Fender Fat Finger?

Anyone ever heard of or used this?

Fender Fat Finger for bass in chrome finish. Easily attaches to any bass headstock without modification. The extra mass on the headstock fills out your tone, adds sustain, and eliminates dead spots. The secret weapon of some of today's top players like Joe Satriani and Billy Sheehan. Includes tone tips and instructions. No tools needed. Simply clamp it on.

http://goo.gl/BgKQaW

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I've seen them before on Musician's Friend. I've been interested in trying them, but I just haven't bought one yet. I think whenever I finish this bass rebuild I've had for the last few years I'll put one on.

 

[dg27]

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I've seen them before on Musician's Friend. I've been interested in trying them, but I just haven't bought one yet. I think whenever I finish this bass rebuild I've had for the last few years I'll put one on.

It looks like it's something you can take on and off in a few seconds right? I wonder if it actually does anything.

 

[B2D]

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I had one for a little while way back when Groove Tubes was making/marketing them in the late 90's. I never noticed any substantial difference in sound from using one.

 

[Funkfingers]

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I wonder if it actually does anything.

It certainly causes money to relocate from your bank account to Fender's.

 

[Johnny the Kid]

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For $20-30, it's worth a shot, whether it actually does anything or not.

If it does work and I don't get it, I'm sure I'm not missing out on much. If it doesn't work and I do get, I'm only out $30. So it's kind of whatever either way.

 

[dg27]

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It seems to me that if it were effective there would be other versions and knockoffs.

 

[Funkfingers]

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Try one. If you like the whatever changes it brings, buy one. If you can detect no difference, do not buy one.

 

[dg27]

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Don't think it's possible to try before you buy except maybe from GC.

 

[jmh151]

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I had one- it added sustain and mass to an Ibanez RG I had- it's worth a try

 

[dg27]

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Thanks for weighing in. It's $30 @ GC. May give it a try.

 

[Johnny the Kid]

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Thanks for weighing in. It's $30 @ GC. May give it a try.

Once again, it's a mod that is pretty easy and cheap. Worth a shot. And considering it's not electronic or actual hardware, it's probably returnable.

 

[dg27]

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I agree it's worth it. One of my basses in particular might benefit.

My local GC will take anything back, under any circumstances. True be told, I actually only shop there if there's a chance I might be returning the item.

 

[Bass_Medic_05]

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Sounds to good to be true, i'll have to give it a go

 

[dg27]

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I plan to.

 

[treyhaislip]

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I have one but have not tried it on a bass. It helped an Epiphone Masterbilt (spelled correctly) get more sustain. It sounded "better" and was noticeable when I took it off...but not really in any way I can decide so may just be the placebo effect in my mind.

 

[dg27]

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There are two versions: the bass version looks like it has more mass (it's bigger).

 

[treyhaislip]

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There are two versions: the bass version looks like it has more mass (it's bigger).

That would make sense–and the Bass will cost you more lol I have the one for guitar

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