Question Question on fine finishes

[freddy4fingers]

I have just received my Stingray BFR Redwood today and the finish is beautiful however I normally place my thumb on the back pickup which is not a problem when you have a pick guard but I'm afraid that my thumb nail over time with scratch up the finish. I thought I'd place some transparent plastic just above the pickup but I wanted to see if anyone else has a better idea or is this paranoid.. Just curious.

 

[keko]

...I normally place my thumb on the back pickup which is not a problem when you have a pick guard but I'm afraid that my thumb nail over time with scratch up the finish. ... I wanted to see if anyone else has a better idea or is this paranoid...

This bold-ed I think!

I just got new reflex bass, there's no pick guard too, but I'm not worried about possible damage to paint job around the pickups!
OK, I must admit that I cut my right thumb nail very deep..., so try to follow my way!

 

[jlepre]

I would NOT stick ANYTHING to that FINE finish. Trying to remove that tape in 10 years might do MORe damage than your fingernail. JMHO

Oh and congrats but the rules are:

NO PICS = NO BASS

 

[freddy4fingers]

Thanks Guys, working on my profile, pics to follow, newby! My wife found a antique furniture store that have 12mm round transparent disks that fit perfectly between the screw nubs on the back pickup..

 

[njhammer]

No pics = no bass

+1

 

[freddy4fingers]

profile pic updated!!