Strings slapping against the frets.

[Blade3dge]

Hi, I'm having an issue with my bass strings slapping against the frets on my E string and sometimes my A string. I'll give you a little background first, basically I play finger-style punk music, so basically simple fast playing... Only without a pick.

What I find is that when I start playing faster if I pluck a string just that little bit too hard it slaps against the frets, it throws off the consistency of my playing and annoys me. I can fix the problem easily by boosting the lows but that's not the sound Im going for.

Anyway Im buying a new set of strings this week so what would be your adivce for fixing the problem? Higher or lower gauge? Or maybe just messing around with the bridge (which I would have my music store do for me) any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

[jimmyjam]

Technique is the main cause of these sorts of problems. Firstly try a lighter touch. Also make sure you are not pushing the strings down or pulling them up with your plucking technique try to pluck parallel to the body.
Hope this helps.

[ubado]

Originally Posted by jimmyjam

Technique is the main cause of these sorts of problems. Firstly try a lighter touch. Also make sure you are not pushing the strings down or pulling them up with your plucking technique try to pluck parallel to the body.
Hope this helps.

+1

You can also raise the action up a bit.

[pattyløve]

I agree with jimmy jam.
But also if it helps, you can try a higher gauge string.
Personally, i sometimes go for that 'fretting' sound but with higher gauge, you get higher tension and less slack to hit frets. It doesnt fix the problem entirely though, its more of a technique and setup issue.

[Meatrus]

I would say just raise the action