Which finger do you use for popping?

[Chrisk-K]

Do you use the middle or index finger? Or, do you use the middle finger for the G string and the index finger for the D string?

I've used only the index finger but now I'm experimenting with middle for the G and index for the D...

[jpTron]

I use index on any string that isn't the G string. I use my middle finger for that

[worxforme]

When I pop a cap, it's always the index.

Same on the bass.

[PJMiDi]

both alternating usually

[Baron Von Vik]

Index.

[Plays_For_Dog]

I started many years ago with pinky and the one beside it for G and D. Over the years I corrected myself for index on D and middle on G. Or, index on A and middle on D.

[Engagechad]

I do index, but that's mainly because I'm soooo amateur when it comes to slapping that it's just what I feel comfortable with.. I can barely do anything other than octaves at this point.. :P

[Skitch it!]

For me at the moment just index and thumb, I like to be able to lock the hand and just use wrist motion to switch strings but to double up I'm using the thumb to follow the index on the same string, I do wish I had Alain Carons technique together though, maybe in a year or 3

[DWBass]

Index but I'm learning to utilize the middle finger!

[SMILEYSIXX]

Middle. Never use my index.

[FrankeR]

I use all my fingers except the pinky which is not strong enough yet.
It is quite nice to have three fingers to be able to pop with if one gets sore or if you wanna do some fast line.

[BZadlo]

Middle mainly but index for double pops.

[sammyp]

i started using my middle finger only ....then i got wise to the tech of using your index on the D string and your middle on the G string!

[Mayers]

Thumb down,up index, middle and I tried to incorporated the ring finger as well.

[Rickett Customs]

index, middle and ring.

[canadian_man_44]

Originally Posted by Rickett Customs

index, middle and ring.

+1

Whichever one is closest at the time.