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Kinnera

PostPosted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 8:25 am


I have several songs that I play slapping.

I recently heard that slapping is bad for the bridge. Is that true?
PostPosted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 9:07 am


Kinnera
I have several songs that I play slapping.

I recently heard that slapping is bad for the bridge. Is that true?


I've never heard that, it's does wear your frets out faster than normal though.

angrymalazar


Kinnera

PostPosted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 3:16 pm


Thanks.
PostPosted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 8:04 pm


Yeah ive never heard of it messing up the bridge....but i do agree with the fret thing though. theres a way to avoid wearing your frets down though. its all in the technique with how you slap though..i still dont know if even im slaping with a proper technique or not

JHogan


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PostPosted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 8:43 pm


Well the bridge thing is probably an urban myth, but fret ware, that does happen, though its probably not some thing to worry about at least not for your averager user. So I wouldn't worry about that too much either.
PostPosted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:29 pm


Fret wear also depends on what strings you use.
I prefer Rotosounds, personally. have them on a Fender Jazz, and i use that for slapping, sounds great and works well.

unintentional poet
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Darkplace_Assistant

PostPosted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 12:04 am


i once over-stretched my E string by slapping in a...way.......heh.
PostPosted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:18 pm


hmmm. I have heard that too. But I do know it's bad for the neck.
but who cares about the neck anyway? As long as you take care of your bass, you should be fine.

Rael Rose Valentine


unintentional poet
Vice Captain

PostPosted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 5:12 pm


The neck is probably one of the more important parts of the bass. I don't even know where you got the idea that nobody cares about it, a great neck is what really makes a great bass for me.
PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2008 9:49 pm


i am the worlds worst slapper. when ever i try i accidentally play a harmonic

pryamedhead


Exorb

PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2008 11:39 am


pryamedhead
i am the worlds worst slapper. when ever i try i accidentally play a harmonic


I have the same problem, it's because my technique isn't right. When you slap over the neck you need to have more of a downstroke on the string but still hit it with the side of your thumb. Watch Larry Graham when he plays slap and you'll see what I mean.
PostPosted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 1:07 pm


unintentional poet
The neck is probably one of the more important parts of the bass. I don't even know where you got the idea that nobody cares about it, a great neck is what really makes a great bass for me.


i can agree with you here. my first bass (a crappy starter model) had a thick neck, and it was difficult to use the 3rd and 4th string past the 15th fret. it was also a bit too wide, and wasnt very comfortable to play.
then i got my new bass (ernie ball musicman sterling xd ) and the neck was thinner annd narrower, and is much easier to play on.

about the slapping...
im still learnin, but i think iv found a technique that works for me... the notes come out alright at least. i slap between the pick ups and the neck.

does any one do that popping thing to accompany the shlapping??

Seth Darkdragon


Aahz
Crew

PostPosted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 2:03 pm


Seth Darkdragon
unintentional poet
The neck is probably one of the more important parts of the bass. I don't even know where you got the idea that nobody cares about it, a great neck is what really makes a great bass for me.


i can agree with you here. my first bass (a crappy starter model) had a thick neck, and it was difficult to use the 3rd and 4th string past the 15th fret. it was also a bit too wide, and wasnt very comfortable to play.
then i got my new bass (ernie ball musicman sterling xd ) and the neck was thinner annd narrower, and is much easier to play on.

about the slapping...
im still learnin, but i think iv found a technique that works for me... the notes come out alright at least. i slap between the pick ups and the neck.

does any one do that popping thing to accompany the shlapping??

Yeah, I agree. The neck makes all the difference in the world. My neck is very wide, but very thin. If you can understand me. I'll get a picture up later to demonstrate.

I slap around there too. I pop and slap, and I use the Wooten technique of not slapping against the string, but down through the string so I can use my thumb to provide a quick pop too.
PostPosted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 10:33 pm


I slap near the bridge,i think it provides more power when i hit it and i`m used to it.

Darkplace_Assistant


peacexbass

PostPosted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 8:45 pm


Aahz
Seth Darkdragon
unintentional poet
The neck is probably one of the more important parts of the bass. I don't even know where you got the idea that nobody cares about it, a great neck is what really makes a great bass for me.


i can agree with you here. my first bass (a crappy starter model) had a thick neck, and it was difficult to use the 3rd and 4th string past the 15th fret. it was also a bit too wide, and wasnt very comfortable to play.
then i got my new bass (ernie ball musicman sterling xd ) and the neck was thinner annd narrower, and is much easier to play on.

about the slapping...
im still learnin, but i think iv found a technique that works for me... the notes come out alright at least. i slap between the pick ups and the neck.

does any one do that popping thing to accompany the shlapping??

Yeah, I agree. The neck makes all the difference in the world. My neck is very wide, but very thin. If you can understand me. I'll get a picture up later to demonstrate.

I slap around there too. I pop and slap, and I use the Wooten technique of not slapping against the string, but down through the string so I can use my thumb to provide a quick pop too.


I definitely tried the Wooten technique, and it's way easier than what some of my other bassist friends are doing. It just flows better, I feel like.
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