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- What does a bass player do when playing slap bass?
- Do you need high action to slap bass?
- What type of bass is best for slap?
What does a bass player do when playing slap bass?
The "slap" involves the bassist whacking the bony part of their thumb against the strings, close to the neck of the guitar. When "popping", the player will wrench the played string or strings away from the guitar and let it twang hard against the fretboard upon release.
Do you need high action to slap bass?
Regardless of the amp you use, higher volumes will usually improve your slap tone. You won't have to attack as hard and you'll hear more of the tonal nuances of your slap technique.
What type of bass is best for slap?
Best Bass Guitars for Slap Bass
- Fender Standard Jazz.
- Fender Affinity Series Jazz Bass.
- Fender Precision.
- Music Man Stingray.
- Warwick Rockbass Corvette 5.
