Slap/Pop on Warwick Thump 5

Timm · #1 08-13-2003, 07:23 AM

Hi,

Im currently playing a Warwick Thump BO 5 string.

I have up to now only played "normal" fingerstyle, but Iøm getting more into the Slap/Pop technique.

My problem is the narrow string spacing on the Warwick. I can't seem to get my fingers in a position to pop the string fast enough.

Is there a special technique I should learn, or do I just need to practice more?

Thanks
Lars

kirbywrx · #2 08-15-2003, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Timm
I just need to practice more

Right there buddy.

Keep at it, and soon you'll be slappin' that german beast like theres no tomrrow

Obsolex · #3 08-15-2003, 03:10 AM

It's Thumb (B, b) man, I see you spelled it wrong twice...
My bass has really narrow spacing to (Ibanez SR3005esol (presige)), but it just took time. Practice really slowly with it. But eventually it'll come to you with no problem. Every once in a while I "bump" another string, but you can't really hear it that much.
Just slow down, and practice it some more man...
Good LUCK!

dave_clark69 · #4 08-21-2003, 10:11 AM

well if you are playing on a warwick, they are meant to be really adjustable like the nut height bridge height, and spacings. if the strings are too far apart, twiddle a hole to make them come closer in, although you might not be able to play normally aswell. or just practice as much as you can

that way you adjust to it. Like when i started slap i could get a pukka e string but when it came to the a string i most normally hit another string with it

Timm · #5 08-21-2003, 10:14 AM

Hi again,

Thanks for your answers. I guess I just have to practise some more.

Sorry about the spelling.....

ga_edwards · #6 08-23-2003, 08:36 PM

Buy a metronome and pratice slooowwlyyy. i you learn poor technique at correct speed, it's very hard to iron out. Learn it slowly and you can nip the imperfections in the bud, learn where your hands are supposed to be, and importantly with slap, sort out left hand muting to stop accidently hit string ringing out. When you bring it up to speed, and should sound great. (at least that's the theory

)

This goes for other techniques as well. when I was first advised to practice at snail's pace, I tried playing some of my existing chops slowly. I was horrified at how untify my technique was. I sorted out the mistakes and dosdy technque, and the played them up to speed, and was amazed how much better they sounded.

PS, the thumb is a fine slap bass ( i play the same thumb 5 BO). bell brass frets, set back P/ups ans a ton of string/body clearance. The 2 band eq is quite useful too, for getting a scooped slap tone.