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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...

I was listening to a podcast featuring a couple of rockabilly/psychobilly bassists, and one of the guys used a term meaning he uses what is...

For sale a nearly mint Sandberg Ida Nielsen 5. Bass was setup by Mike Lull Guitar Works with low action and the stock zero fret was replaced with...

Anybody have experience in playing one of these? I'm considering buying one since the B-stock ones are around 500-600EU total, as opposed to the...

I actually I saw a thread yesterday regarding slapping like a bass on the violin. But here's a much clear version but I can't tell if this is real...

I'm still working on the Blast Cult--getting it worked into the rotation. I haven't made it to the bass shop to get the second sound post put in,...

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I’m making a short 50’s inspired doo wop/rockabilly album, and I don’t have an upright so I’m only using electric bass. Is there a “best way” for...

Thinking of getting anyway, but curious as not specified ... Does anybody know if the tone you preset for the 'slap switch' function applies...

Just started playing upright in January. I have a GK amp and just got a K&K Bass Master RB preamp. I am completely new to amplification and...

Just started playing upright in January. I have a GK amp and just got a K&K Bass Master RB preamp. I am completely new to amplification and...

Just learning Slap technique. The most comfortable hand position puts my thumb at about 2 o'clock (just above horizontal) and middle finger the...

I'm pretty sure the bassist here is Manny Tololoche, and that his tololoche is really an Engelhardt Swingmaster Blonde. What do you think? Man is...

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Do you need compression for slap and is compression necessary if your slapping with OD or distortion?