clear bass tapping

mrabeo · #1 10-27-2011, 01:19 PM

how do i get a clear tone when tapping? I think you strap something on the head of the bass, but dont remember what its called, can u remember?

thanks for reading

azzyrazzy · #2 10-27-2011, 01:54 PM

Hair elastic?

stepswork4me · #3 10-27-2011, 01:59 PM

I've never used anything on the bass to change the sound. It does help to be very precise and to have a lower setup.

**jmattbassplaya** · #4 10-27-2011, 02:03 PM

Strings, setup, pickup configuration, technique, and so many other things factor into getting a clean tapping tone.

somegeezer · #5 10-27-2011, 02:12 PM

I don't see how putting anything specific on the head will change anything. You just need the right bass and the right skills.

**jmattbassplaya** · #6 10-27-2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by somegeezer

I don't see how putting anything specific on the head will change anything. You just need the right bass and the right skills.

He's talking about a hair scrunchy to help dull the strings and prevent excess noise. Those can help some, but if you have a really decent setup and if you have good technique you really don't need one.

sharpbass · #7 10-27-2011, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jmattbassplaya

He's talking about a hair scrunchy to help dull the strings and prevent excess noise. Those can help some, but if you have a really decent setup and if you have good technique you really don't need one.

+1 It may sound silly but it makes a huge difference.

stepswork4me · #8 10-27-2011, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jmattbassplaya

He's talking about a hair scrunchy to help dull the strings and prevent excess noise. Those can help some, but if you have a really decent setup and if you have good technique you really don't need one.

Exactly! I'd hate to lose the clarity and dull out the harmonics.

Vlazreus · #9 11-02-2011, 10:27 PM

I embrace the noise and clangy-ness. I know my technique is poor, but I actually rather like the sound.