slap

I'm wanting to do some slap stuff on the family 1/4 scale bass, but I still want it to be bowable for the kids. The best option I can find for a...

All is in the title ! [MEDIA] I have been dreaming to play this wonderful bass line for years but can't figure out most of it except the main...

I don't know when I got this string; but it is new, never installed. Price is $16 + shipping. Ask for shipping cost to your Zip. I accept Zelle...

I sell this string set. I bought it some time ago and never used it. Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Slap upright bass strings. All synthetic set. NEW,...

Today my band released the third single from our new album. The song's called Of the Stars and it features Dionne Wilson, who's made appearances...

I just started on the double bass about 6 months ago, after playing bass guitar for about 20 years. I'm not a pro BG player by any stretch, but...

I'm moving to a smaller place soon and going down to 1 bass since I don't play much these days. Up for sale is a Michael Kelly Element 4. I am the...

My basscover for this a clip from Sunday Night Music, a great show that was on NBC in the late 80's/early 90's. The singer, Djavan, from Brazil,...

This thread goes out to all of the bassists who slap by pulling up with their middle finger, rather than their pointer. Why do, or did you do...

Hello, I'm currently playing a Yamaha BB234 and it's the only bass that i have. I've noticed that the slap sound of the bass is quite thin. It...

I've had a 1991 Modulus (non-truss rod) in my bass rotation for a year now and I want to ask you guys some questions..I have been using it...

Am I doing something funny? [ATTACH]

For slap and funk lines 100 bpm [MEDIA]

Hi everybody! Could you suggest some kind of good, bright sounding strings useful for slap other than D'Addario? I would like to try something new...

Hello guys! I'm desperate to ask the people here who have a good experience with mixing/effecting the bass. I fell recently into the rabbit hole...

I've seen plenty of videos on the B5 plus, and it sounds great. I only have one concern; the 17mm string spacing. I currently play a 4 string with...

I want to buy a P bass, and I’ve seen some squier models selling new for around $230. Is this kind of bass actually going to be playable or will...

I tried to make something meaty using only stock plugins on Pro Tools. How did I do? [MEDIA]

What do you think? [MEDIA]

Hello hive mind. So here's what I'm thinking: The two features usually adjusted for slap are EQ and compression. They are adjusted to extreme...

I'm reconsidering my slap technique. I like to play my solos improvised (as much as reasonable), as I feel there's too much written stuff in my...

Great strings in good shape, not in production anymore...loud LOUD L O U D A** strings You know what you're looking at. I've got too many strings...

There seems to be some sort of folklorish aura surrounding Velvet strings. So, I saw some lightly used Anima’s on Reverb for a good deal and swept...

Howdy, hive mind. I'm having a difficult time finding metal wrapped gut strings for the D and G strings that aren't Pirastro...are there any other...

I've been watching and listening to A LOT of Prince lately, specifically his new years show. He played an EXTREMELY FUNKY bass duet with the one...

New member to the Talk Bass community (although I have been a lurker for years). I was wondering if anyone else here plays fretless almost...

More like a cover than a remix... Tom does some beautiful ERB playing on this. On the GoGo Penguin remix album that just came out. [MEDIA]

Like new! All synthetic PM me

Any other tenor bass players out there? Here’s a funky little solo I wrote for the tenor recently: [MEDIA]

Hey guys im a bassist who just made the switch from electric to upright. i mainly play jazz but i need to learn rockabilly slap for an upcoming...

Hi I’m having trouble slapping on a lightweight bass. The bass itself moves around too much while I slap and it distracts the movement...

Short improvisation in slap with big muff, enjoy! [MEDIA]

It says it all in the title this time. I am finding my string preference leans towards flat wounds but sometimes I need the round wound bite,...

Hi, I am looking for a cheap ($100, $150 max) preamp that has a pre-shaped contour/color switch and a decent compressor. Ideally to have a better...

People on the internet have waaaaay too much time on their hands. :rollno::laugh: [MEDIA]

Is better the Sire MM v3 vs the Cort c4 plus for slap tone? JJ vs HH pickups for slap tone?

Hello, for the same price I can buy a Fender Rumble 25 watts or a Warwick BC 40 watts. I am a beginner and I would NOT play loud. I like jazz,...

Hi guys! Last bass cover of the series dedicated to the new Harley Benton MB-4 in satin black color: for this last video I chose one of the most...

Hello all! i would love to hear from any of you that are using or have used these strings on your bass. I play slightly more arco than pizz, and...

Hey there. I’m looking for as close to a new 3/4 set (all synthetic, no gut) of these as you might have. I’ve got lots of strings I could trade...