The Slap Bass Welcome Center

[TRIPSTER]

Trevor Lindsey

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One of my most favorite people and players EVER!

 

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Steve Jenkins

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STEVE JENKINS

 

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Koki Ohno

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Video:
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KOKI OHNO

 

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Wayne Jones

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Rhonda Smith

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RHONDA SMITH

 

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Steve Clarke

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I can't believe I didn't post him sooner!

Andrew Gouche

Mr. Gouche's Link Removed Website. You're gonna' love this stuff.

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Stewart McKinsey

Audio sample from his website:
Beautiful Badass

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STEWART MCKINSEY

 

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Chuck Rainey

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CHUCK RAINEY

 

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Al Turner

Audio Samples from his website. Check out "Bassin'".

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AL TURNER

 

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Lonnie Plaxico

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LONNIE PLAXICO

 

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Buddy Hankerson

YouTube Video:
"1984" Classic Bass Solo

MP3's:
Thank You "faletin me be mice elf again"
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[GCbass]

Hi, does anyone know what special “tools” “accessory” “thumb band” Mark King is using on his thumb for slapping?

Do you know where to get it?
Thanks
Gil

 

[Bassist4Life]

Hi, does anyone know what special “tools” “accessory” “thumb band” Mark King is using on his thumb for slapping?

Do you know where to get it?
Thanks
Gil

I don't know for sure, but I heard that Mark King used tape on his thumb.

This product might be what you're looking for:

SLAPRING

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Gerald Reese

Some Slap MP3's:
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Take 2
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I hope this helps.

Joe

 

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David Marion

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[Desperado7000]

I have a question.

I began my attempt at slap a few days ago. Its kind of hard to explain, but I'm not getting a good thump with my thumb slap. I'm getting a buzzy ringy crack..instead of a deep thump.

Help?

 

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Stuart Clayton

Stuart's book Ultimate Slap Bass.

Stuart slapping Mark King's Mr. Pink while working at a trade show.

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[gkbass13]

RICHARD BONA!!!!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=mEAhDJ1_fbE

 

[Bassist4Life]

RICHARD BONA!!!!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=mEAhDJ1_fbE

Yup, we got him. Awesome stuff. You can never have too much Bona.
BONA

 

[fcleff]

RICHARD BONA!!!!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=mEAhDJ1_fbE

that was just plain funky!