Separate names with a comma.
Hey everybody! Here's the deal. It's like an unconsious thing but whenever I slap the bass I can't help but to put my pinkie and ring finger in...
Anyone have any great technique that works for muffing B string when slapping on a 5 string bass? I've tried using a spare finger on my left hand,...
After watching some videos on youtube, I tried slapping for about 15 min and I already have blood blisters on my pointer and middle finger. Does...
So there are dozens of threads/videos that will tell you to use bright strings and a scooped EQ but I think there's still a critical concept yet...
Hi everyone, What are your opinions on the following factors, in particular for playing slap bass: - A 21 compared to 24 fretted fingerboard -...
Now that I have your attention (and I wish that I could think of more applicable tags so more people seeking answers would stumble upon this)....
hi im playing my markbass combo right now, and i really like the sound, but with the gain at 12 o clockit starts clipping hen i slap.. is that...
It's played really well? Are you guys fed up with listening to slap in general because it's so overly saturated or just the dudes who totally...
Hey there everyone. Im trying to learn dark necessities by Rhcp. Im having trouble getting the ghost notes down in the the verse. For some reason...
Hey guys, There are many players who far exceed my own ability in general and facility with this technique specifically, but I went ahead and...
I have been playing bass for 35 years. I have played most styles; trained at the old Dick Grove School of Music in L.A. I have never attempted to...
Hello folks, I'm playing the double bass for a year now and did some things to my setup to make it all sound great but I still have some problems...
Hey all, I've been playing the same Fender Squire Jazz for about 20 years and it's nice to play but i just can't get the tone I want for slapping...
I just learned my first slap line and I'm pretty pumped. As I listen to the recording it seems so even (maybe compressed?). I guarantee his...
S-SSSS (Interesting title, ain't it?!) Hello everyone! I'm still currently going around checking everything before my next purchase for a...
Greetings. I have been playing guitar and bass since 1995. I work a day job and play in cover bands for fun. I also write crappy songs about...
Novice player wants to upgrade to a new bass for a better slapping sound and ease of technique rather than a beginner cheap Peavey. Im on budget...
There are a lot of lessons about slapping, but still I have a small question and can't find the answer. Do you hit the string always on the same...
Let's say you have a half decent fretted bass guitar, and one was to make that into a fretless, could you actually hope / expect that it would be...
Please don't beat me up over this but IMO, slapping is just way to over done. Don't get me wrong, guys that really pull it off are cool but, it...
I know that each player has his/er own techniques in regards to slapping finger position. What I curious about is this: What is the proper, if one...
Hi guys, I've just uploaded my 4th bass cover video - Stu Hamm's epic slap/tap extravaganza Count Zero. I feel like Stu doesn't get much...
Hi TBers, What are the 1st slapping song that you have learnt? Just Curious about it. For me, it is Can't Stop by RHCP [MEDIA] Thanks guys Jun
I'm a huge fan of both Flea and Geezer Butler (hence, my name and picture). I was in a dilemma because I couldn't choose which bass to buy because...
Today as I was setting up for my gig I noticed that I could see daylight between the neck and fingerboard on my German hybrid. The board was...
Does anyone here slap on flats? Flats are my choice for strings but I do notice for slapping rounds seem to sound alot bettter (probably not a...
okay so I decided to start learning how to slap, and on my bass when I slap the open notes sound decent, but once I fret a note anywhere on the...
Hi everybody! The subject has been raised a lot of times, but still. I've been learning to use the slap technique and have some questions. How do...
Hey TB, here's a playthrough of a song I wrote. It features my Ibanez SR655PB and Fender Bassman 300 Pro. As for effects, I just use the channel...
First of all I would like to apologize about seeming douchey in this video with my Stones shirt and my flask, I did not expect to upload it, I...
double bass psychobilly rockabilly slap slapping
