whats up guys? Im 22 and I live in Southern Illinois, I've been playing for a year and a half and it's the funnest thing ever, Im really having a hard time learning to slap and pop, any suggestions? Im beginning to think that it might be my guitar, I have a Peavey Milestone II international series, and it's strung with heavy rotosound swing bass strings, and i cant get a good sound when i slap,

I was also wondering about scales and chords. I basically learn from tabs so if you can help me out it would be greatly appreciated....And I almost forgot Pantera is the greatest band of all time, All hail Rex Brown!!