5 '59 New member Jul 9, 2022 #1 It almost looks like a palm rest, except it lies a bit too far from the strings. The little part that usually says "Music Man"
It almost looks like a palm rest, except it lies a bit too far from the strings. The little part that usually says "Music Man"
uOpt Something Cool Jul 9, 2022 #2 I think it is an attempt to bring additional mass for added sustain, like a sustain block but not under the surface.
I think it is an attempt to bring additional mass for added sustain, like a sustain block but not under the surface.
5 '59 New member Jul 9, 2022 #3 Interesting, it's not the largest addition of metal in the world, so I would have thought different. Maybe it's just because I have a lower tier model though
Interesting, it's not the largest addition of metal in the world, so I would have thought different. Maybe it's just because I have a lower tier model though
Artie Peaveyologist Jul 9, 2022 #4 I thought it was there to hide the string ball ends. I replaced a heavy Fender Bad-ass for Hipshot for that very reason.
I thought it was there to hide the string ball ends. I replaced a heavy Fender Bad-ass for Hipshot for that very reason.
Mincer Administrator Staff member Jul 10, 2022 #5 The guitars with trems have that same piece, too. It is great for pulling up on the trem. Maybe on a bass it covers up the unsightly ball ends?
The guitars with trems have that same piece, too. It is great for pulling up on the trem. Maybe on a bass it covers up the unsightly ball ends?
