Do you need a special bass to slap?

You can play slap on any bass. However, different basses will be optimal for the sound of slap such as having hot pickups, steel strings and the bass being constructed of high-quality wood matched with a set up for optimal playability. Technique and amp EQ settings are also very important factors.

Is it hard to slap bass?

Slap bass isn’t too difficult, but I would recommend starting slap bass on a 4 string bass instead of a 6 string. Do you have to have slap strings to play slap bass, or do they just sound better? Yes. Slap bass is a technique that requires you to slap the strings.

How can I improve my bass slap?

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How do you set up a bass guitar to slap?

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Is a jazz bass good for slap?

Some basses are not really appropriate for a bass slap tone (for example any semi acoustic basses) while others excel in reaching that type of sound in an easier way. The jazz bass, as used by Marcus Miller, the stingray bass often used by Flea or Louis Johnson and many others can be an excellent choice.

Can you slap every bass?

Not exactly. You can slap the strings in the same way, it just won’t make the same musically useful sound. Bass “slap” occurs when after being smacked by the thumb, the string hits the fingerboard and bounces off, adding a percussive effect to the note.

How do I tone my bouncy bass?

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How do I make my bass more aggressive?

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What bass does Davie play?

Squier Vintage Modified Bass VI Davie plays a Squier Bass Vi in this video.

How long does it take to get good at slap bass?

You should be able to play slap bass, chords on the bass, and could even become a pro studio musician. There are prodigies who reach this level in just a few years. But the average person will reach advanced level in around 10 years if they spend a good amount of time practicing.