Do you have to adjust the bass for tapping?

Demon · #1 05-11-2006, 07:07 AM

Just wondering, do I? I got a Squier Precision and i dont get much sound when i tap? In that case, what shud i do? Also, is it possible to get a somewhat dark tone when tapping? Cos all the clips i heard they sound very light, and i prefer darker sound, maybe its cos they played higher frets?

Demon · #2 05-11-2006, 09:51 AM

Sorry, was supposed to say when tapping=) also, the problem is, unless i hammer on REALLY hard i cant hear a ****. Exept the string hitting the fret.. so is my amp just too weak or do i need active pickups=/?

Demon · #3 05-11-2006, 10:29 AM

well, barely, imean sure, but not close to loud enough, no mather how i try hitting the string, the only way to make it loud enough is py slamming my whole finger on the string lol.

Demon · #4 05-12-2006, 09:22 AM

I read somewhere i should lower the action, raise the pickups and try to make the strings be on the same level and then put some sponge under the strings on the first fret:S is this true`?

Aj* · #5 05-12-2006, 10:12 AM

The sponge mutes the part of your string between the nut and your finger to prevent dischordant vibrations of the other part. I belive this wastes energy so you get a clearer sound with your string muted and also of course it means your tapping doesn't sound like crap when you do it acoustically. I use an elastic band on my four string and am scrounging through my sister's collection of scrunchies to find the perfect one for my 6 string.

Demon · #6 05-12-2006, 02:32 PM

Okay, but anyway, where can i learn to tap correctly? Anyone know a good site or something?