Best Strings for Slappin' on G&L 1K?

Slapme Silly · #1 07-09-2009, 11:16 AM

What are the best strings for playing slap/pop style on a G&L L-1000?

Nightvision · #2 07-10-2009, 10:19 PM

DR Hi Beams

KsPiNeSh · #3 07-13-2009, 08:20 PM

I love DR Lo Riders on mine.

Slapme Silly · #4 07-14-2009, 12:50 PM

Thanks for the suggestions. I recently purchased a used 1985 G&L 1K that came with Ernie Ball Roundwounds (55-105). I found them a little difficult to slap so I was looking for something else. I just put on Super Slinkies...much better, but not great. It could be my technique since I just took up the bass only 4 months ago. I'll probably try the DRs next. A guy at GC swore by Blue Steels for slappin'. Anyone ever use these? This same guy, who happens to own a 2500, said that G&L's aren't good for slappin'. Does anyone else share this sentiment? Thanks.

Madcity Fats · #5 07-14-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Slapme Silly

This same guy, who happens to own a 2500, said that G&L's aren't good for slappin'. Does anyone else share this sentiment? Thanks.

Well, Larry Graham owned an L-2000. Guys at GC seem to have different opinions on gear depending on what they're trying to unload, in my experience.

In terms of design, G&L basses aren't a far cry from Fender (after all, they're just Leo's later innovations) and I've never heard anyone say a Fender is no good for slap.

So yeah, that's a load of bunk. More likely that guy at GC can't slap his way out of a wet paper bag no matter what you hand him.