slap strings

Paolo · #1 02-12-2001, 07:41 AM

Hi

At the moment I study the slap tecnique. What strings gauge is the best to that ? Anyone can help me ?

Thanks

Paolo

Davidoc · #2 02-12-2001, 02:10 PM

My guess would be higher gauge/tighter strings, because with looser ones it's harder to give that nice slap sound in my opinion.

techtone · #3 02-13-2001, 05:47 PM

I use DR High Beams (45-65-80-100) and they sound great!!!
Marcus Miller uses them too, but 105-45!

TT · #4 02-14-2001, 12:40 PM

make sure set your action very low on the bass as well this helps with speed

For me anyways study the triplet thump up pluck pop

Oysterman · #5 02-14-2001, 01:22 PM

It's easier to show off slap chops with a lighter gauge. For slapping, I'd prefer a 40-60-80-100 set. IMO looser feel = more comfy slap/pop, at least to some extent.

I recently made a change of strings, to a tighter kind and higher gague, and slapping is way harder now than before. But now my fingerstyle is right where I want it...