Hi guys im new to the fourm and have a quick bridge question

[mathewcanhaz]

i play a squier p bass and am really enjoying slapping i was wondering what bridges you guys perfer for slap. recently i went to guitar center and noticed how much less resistance and how much more boyancy there was in the bridge of the american p bass vs. mine. any info you could throw me would be greatly appreciated. please and thank you

[dmusic148]

The bridge has little to do with it. Adding a heavier bridge will make the tone ever so slightly brighter, that's all. The differences you noticed have to do with the bass as a whole.

[BigOldHarry]

"Boyancy"???

What you want in a bridge is STABILITY. If you find that your bridge saddles shift, replace it:
http://www.allparts.com/Bass-Bridges-s/1.htm

Don't spend too much $$ - the main issue is likely NOT your bridge but that you are playing an inexpensive bass. A USA Fender is just a better instrument than a Squier (hence their extra cost).

[mathewcanhaz]

well the only reason i thought it could be fixed by a bridge is my friend put a badass bridge 2 on his and he says its easier to slap on.

[dmusic148]

Originally Posted by mathewcanhaz

well the only reason i thought it could be fixed by a bridge is my friend put a badass bridge 2 on his and he says its easier to slap on.

The only reason that might be true is that the new bridge may allow him to set the action(string height) lower than before. There's really nothing else to it.

[mathewcanhaz]

you know what im so stupid i never even thought of adjusting the action. thanks for putting up with a noob guys i really appreciate it that should help alot.

[etoncrow]

Originally Posted by mathewcanhaz

you know what im so stupid i never even thought of adjusting the action. thanks for putting up with a noob guys i really appreciate it that should help alot.

Mathew, without exception everyone on here was a noob at some point...welcome to TB

[dmusic148]

No biggie, most of us like to help. See here for detailed instructions:

http://www.fender.com/support/bass_g...etup_guide.php

[CTbass613]

yeah man...and try not to get to stuck on the fantasy of slapping...its a good tool to have in the closet, but most bands will not call for it, if you really want to practice something start trying to learn more theory, theory can be applied to any style you choose to play...i regret the two years i worshipped Flea when i could have been actually studying theory and learning the ins and outs music to become more versatile.

[John Wentzien]

Welcome to TB!
You should be able to slap with the stock bridge just fine.