To Tip or not to Tip?

[Cutty]

Do you play with your finger tips,or do you use the fleshy part more further back?

[Ben1123]

I actually use both, when playing faster its better to just use the tips i think, but if you want a heavier tone use the fleshy part

[Cutty]

Originally Posted by Ben1123

I actually use both, when playing faster its better to just use the tips i think, but if you want a heavier tone use the fleshy part

Thanks,

[Xeperu]

When I'm playing over one string, I normally use the tips. But when I'm skimming over multiple strings, I regularly bar down my fleshy part to hit a note on the higher string.

[Bassist4Life]

I attack the strings in a million different ways. Rather than messing with dials, knobs, and EQ I would rather adjust my attack. I play at various points between the bridge and the end of the neck. I use the tips, flats, side of the index like on an upright, and I even use my index and middle finger like timpani mallets near the bridge at the end of some songs.

Do what works for the song.

Joe

[Dr_Funkdamental]

Originally Posted by Bassist4Life

I attack the strings in a million different ways. Rather than messing with dials, knobs, and EQ I would rather adjust my attack. I play at various points between the bridge and the end of the neck. I use the tips, flats, side of the index like on an upright, and I even use my index and middle finger like timpani mallets near the bridge at the end of some songs.

Do what works for the song.

Joe

Pretty much sums it up.