popping noise when slapping

[jcphockey16]

the pickups are "popping" when i slap the strings on my bass. how do i fix it?

[lavmonga]

You're probably hitting the pickups

[fenderfunker]

Originally Posted by lavmonga

You're probably hitting the pickups

ditto.

[capnsandwich]

Originally Posted by lavmonga

You're probably hitting the pickups

Yep. Are they exposed pole pickups? That'll do it every time. You may need to have you bass set up with a little higher action and lower the pickup height or just change your technique. Try to hit closer to the neck than directly over the pickups if that's what you're doing.

[rageatmachine14]

do you hit the pickup poles when you slap? because that's most likely what it is, and the only way i know to fix it is to buy a covered/shielded pickup

[jcphockey16]

yeah idk it's weird, the action is REALLY high on this bass already. it's not mine, it's a buddy of mine's. the pickups do look like they're sitting a little high though...

[capnsandwich]

Originally Posted by jcphockey16

yeah idk it's weird, the action is REALLY high on this bass already. it's not mine, it's a buddy of mine's. the pickups do look like they're sitting a little high though...

Sounds like it need a good set up to me.

[jcphockey16]

Originally Posted by capnsandwich

Sounds like it need a good set up to me.

i agree