How do I get THIS bass tone ?

Jwaites105 · #1 05-30-2011, 11:35 AM

Hey all, just wondering how I can get this bright, punchy and metallic slap tone as shown in this link.

YouTube - ‪Mark King Slap Solo‬&rlm;

I use a Gallien krueger 700rbii and a 09 MIM fender jazz. How can I alter my EQ in order to get this kind of tone ?

WingKL · #2 05-30-2011, 09:43 PM

You might have to get a set of bright steel roundwound strings for that tone. The bass and the pickup he uses also play a role. Check out Norm Stocktons setup.

4-string · #3 05-30-2011, 09:49 PM

Jazz bass won't quite get you there, but one essential part of MK's tone is light strings, fresh rounds. 030-090 works well.

msmucr · #4 05-31-2011, 03:31 AM

Hello,

check this video, it is clip from Mark King home studio, where he talked about his bass, strings etc.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-7pQJN9v58

Michal