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Supertramp - Cannonball technique

Discussion in 'Technique [BG]' started by Wilmar Boer, Jun 15, 2019.

  1. Jun 15, 2019 #1
    Wilmar Boer

    Wilmar Boer

    Aug 5, 2017
    Amersfoort - The Netherlands
    I'm trying to play the song Cannonball from Supertramp. The main riff is a slap kind of sound, but I don't think it's slapping. But finger style sounds too muted. Can anyone tell me what the bass player (I guess Dougie Thomson) is doing there?
     
  2. Jun 15, 2019 #2
    Bassist4Eris

    Bassist4Eris Frat-Pack Sympathizer

    Aug 11, 2012
    Capital District of NY State, USA
    I think it may be a keyboard synth doubling the bass. If I had to approximate the tone for a cover gig I'd probably just use a pick.
     
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  3. Jun 15, 2019 #3
    Whousedtoplay

    Whousedtoplay

    May 18, 2013
    TEXAS

     
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  4. Jun 15, 2019 #4
    Don Kasper

    Don Kasper Gold Supporting Member

    Dec 30, 2012
    Los Angeles/Burbank, CA
    It looks like he's playing with a Pick, in the video - see 0:12. Sounds like it, as well. (IMO)
    Thanks.
     
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