Good slapping strings

BoboMcNipples · #1 07-13-2009, 01:40 AM

Im trying to get a fat slapping tone as in this video below around :40. What strings should i buy?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eowL8...e=channel_page

sillyfabe · #2 07-13-2009, 01:57 AM

you wont get that fat tone but my RotoSound FunkMaster strings work great for slap and pop. their gauge is .030-.090 but they still have a nice bottom end

David1234 · #3 07-13-2009, 02:12 AM

Long long ago I loved Blue Steels for slapping, truly awesome, but when I moved to 5 string they couldn't help me (because for a good few years they only did 4 string sets; I think I've seen a 5 string set more recently but not bothered with them).

If you haven't tried Warwick Black Label strings and like an "everything's here" slap tone, give them a try first. I've also had great results with Ken Smith stainless steel strings.

sillyfabe · #4 07-13-2009, 03:54 AM

forgot about the blue steels that i've tried before. my friend had them on his bass and they had resonance for days! in a good way at least to my ears

Mr. Mig · #5 07-13-2009, 01:21 PM

I use blue steel nickel plated with a light gauge.