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12-03-2011, 12:42 PM
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I am wondering (since I broke my strings playing slap earlier this week) what strings are best for slap?
I was using nickle round wounds but I was wondering what others have experienced.
And if you want me to specify what sort of slap I play; like Maximum the Hormone, Red Hot Chili Peppers, etc. |
12-03-2011, 12:46 PM
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Endorsing Artist: J.C. Basses | | Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Phoenix, Arizona 85029 | | | Flea uses EB Slinkies, which are a nickel steel hybrid.
What bass are you using? Can you give an example (maybe a youtube video) with the sound you're looking to achieve?
Many bassists prefer steel strings for slap because they are generally brighter and have a slight scooped tone to them.
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12-03-2011, 12:47 PM
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12-03-2011, 12:57 PM
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12-03-2011, 12:57 PM
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12-03-2011, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by FunkMetalBass Flea uses EB Slinkies, which are a nickel steel hybrid.
What bass are you using? Can you give an example (maybe a youtube video) with the sound you're looking to achieve?
Many bassists prefer steel strings for slap because they are generally brighter and have a slight scooped tone to them. | I have a Washburn Taurus T-14. I was using the EB hybrid slinkies, and I really want a sound like the guy off Maximum the Hormone. I guess I can post a bass cover of one of their songs for a good sound that I like: Maximum The Hormone - Bikini, Sports, Ponchin [Bass cover with TABS] - YouTube
I have a feeling most sound with slap is made by the amp not the strings? |
12-03-2011, 01:01 PM
|  | Pimpin' Spectors (I lay it out for y'all) | | Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Staten Island, NYC | | | DR Hi Beams, Lo Riders or Sadowsky steels sound and feel great for slap. |
12-03-2011, 01:13 PM
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12-03-2011, 02:27 PM
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Owner: BassStringsOnline.com | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: LA California | | I personally like Light Gauge Stainless Steel strings for slapping... Although for slapping on a fender jazz I like medium gauge Nickel Plated Steel.
so depends on the bass to me  |
12-03-2011, 08:42 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maine | | | I like DR Lo-Riders for slap. |
12-03-2011, 08:47 PM
| | | | New strings are the best for slap. Grimy old ones, not so much. |
12-03-2011, 08:57 PM
| | | | I generally use Ken Smith or MTD strings both of which are Stainless Steel. I am heavy handed so I always get medium gauge. I hardly ever break a string
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12-03-2011, 09:21 PM
|  | needs more fuzz | | Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | | | DR Lo-Riders are definitely a good choice. Circle K and Rotosounds are as well.
I have GHS Pressurewounds on my P-bass right now. They don't sound too bad. Not as bright as the others, but they definitely sound good.
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12-03-2011, 09:27 PM
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12-03-2011, 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Ravagence I have a feeling most sound with slap is made by the amp not the strings? | No
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12-03-2011, 10:22 PM
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Endorsing artist: Musicman basses, Hipshot products | | Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: New York City | | The best strings for slap are the same as the best strings for metal. And those would be the ones you like the feel and sound of the most. Regardless of what anyone says or recommends.
And stay away from flat, half round, and nylon strings.  |
12-03-2011, 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by JonahTheAmazing New strings are the best for slap. Grimy old ones, not so much. | i'm just the opposite - old (nickel) roundwounds have that balance in sound I want... then again, I also like P-bass slap sound! |
12-03-2011, 11:12 PM
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