This is, without a doubt, the crucial factor that impacts your sound, the most not your amp setting and gear (they are just the icing on the cake.) Keep in mind, the foundation of any tasty slap bass tone requires proper and optimal slap technique. The Fundamentals for Slap Bassīefore I discuss amp settings and your gear. What’s tricky is that the tone should have enough warmth while also keeping the bite and its “crispiness” in the higher register at the same time.įun Fact: the birth of slap bass originated from musicians from western swing bands in the 1920s implementing this fresh technique within their music over the decades, this unique style quickly spread across other genres: funk, rock, disco, and jazz.
#SETTING UP BASS GUITAR HOW TO#
However, it’s important to know how to set up your tone for this playing style. Slapping is one of the most famous bass techniques in modern music and is something beginner bass players are often trying to learn. This way, it’ll sound “aggressive” and “piercing” with enough bass to pronounce the pop and slap tones. Let’s dive in… What Makes for a Good Slap ToneĪ great slap bass tone should sound “crisp” “round” and “aggressive.” This tone is achieved with the low-end and high-end frequencies boosted and the mid frequencies ‘scooped’ (kept low).
Everything from technique, amp settings and types, guitars, strings, and effects. In this post, I will deliver my ultimate guide for sculpting an awesome slap bass sound from the ground up. Do you want to sculpt a slap bass tone like the legendary players: Marcus Miller, Larry Graham, and Flea?
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