Interesting product…
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You know, funnily enough what I really want is a thumb rest that feels like a string. I spend a significant percentage of my time using the E and A strings as thumb rests and when I have to switch to the pickups (never in the right place and my acoustic doesn’t have one anyway) they just feel wrong.
I need to make myself a thumb rest which incorporates a string at exactly the same height as the existing strings and exactly the same separation. Hmmm there’s a project for me. In particular how to get the tension on the string.
Or buy a 5 string…
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Now there’s a thought! 
“Why do you play a 5 string?”
“Oh…I just wanted a thumb rest!”
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Why don’t you make one? I used a 2 inch long piece of 1/2" wood dowel, split in lengthwise. Stain or paint then attach it with a small strip of 3M ultra sticky double sided tape right in the sweet spot where you want it. I also did the same thing with a wrist rest that spans across the strings. Allows me to set my wrist on a “bench” and play with a pick. Only way to do a 4-5 hour gig.
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Bringing this back. I’m looking at one of these for my new Reverend. I want to add a thumbrest, want the option to potentially remove it or shift placement.
Any experience with these? I read a few reviews of them working great for a while, but then not sticking after a few months of use.
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$20 for a $.20 piece of rubber with suction cups! 
I gotta start my own musical instruments gizmos business. The profit potential is enormous.
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This no but thumb rest yes I can tell you that if you put anywhere near what they show you on that MusicMan you are not gonna like it, 
I prefer ramp better than rest. They are more useful and comfortable. I’m not good at CAD but if you can send me the STL file of that you need I’ll 3D print one for you.
Here’s what I have
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This will be for my Reverend Raymond.
In particular I am looking for a thumb rest for above the neck pickup so that I can comfortably play my E string up close to the neck. I don’t think I want a ramp there, because I want to be able to slap with this bass.
I think this would be less annoying because there’s no pick guard, so there is a 13mm gap between body and the bottom of my E string.
Edit - this product is 15mm tall, so will be almost exactly the height of another string.
I know there are adhesive thumb rests, but I’m concerned about leaving residue.
A ramp between the neck and bridge pickups wouldn’t be bad, but not critical, because I can anchor on the neck pup.
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I tried this - they don’t work. They don’t stay suctioned very long, they would need some adhesive to stick for even a practice session.
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I’ve never really thought about a ramp because I’ve never needed one. I can anchor off the E string if needed or possibly a pickup but to be honest I’ve been playing for so long without anything like that I’m never sure what I’m doing with my thumb. I don’t even think about it or ever look at it.
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Thanks for the report. Useful warning. Looks like a bad tool for the job.
How about double sided adhesive tapes for attaching blocks of wood or plastic? Any recommended brands that don’t leave bad residue?
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Ramp is not really about what’s above or over. It’s about under the strings. It provide a constant and consistent platform underneath the string which not only prevents digging but promotes expression and in many case speed.
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Stewmac. Get the thin one. It’s a but pricey but I bought a roll 3 years ago I use it on tons of things. I still have over half a roll left.
I’m a player with a very light touch. One I’ve been paid compliments about. So digging in much is something I don’t really do and as for speed I’m like the tortoise in the tortoise and the hare. Slow and steady wins the race.
I’m not putting speedy licks down it’s just that there isn’t much need for them in what I play any longer. My bigger challenges come from single string triplets and keeping my touch in intact to keep playing the ghost notes I use a lot of.
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I made one using a 1 inch piece of 3/4" dowel rod sawed in half lengthwise. Sand, paint it black and use a strip of double sided strong tape to attach it your pick guard. You can pull it off and move it if you want. Works like a champ and free of charge.
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I’ve been using them for over a year, and they stick extremely well. I do recommend wiping the suction cups and the surface first. If you were trying to use it on a matte finish that might have been the problem. They sell contact paper to allow them to also work on matte finishes.
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Exactly what popped up into my mind reading this !!!
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If you or anyone else ever need something modelled up, give me a shout 
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Oh yeah? I will shamelessly take you up on it.
Thanks so much in advance.
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