Members UK_Lefty Posted November 3, 2007 Members Share Posted November 3, 2007 What strings would be best for a bit of Tower of Power style funk? I love nickel rounds for finger style but slap is a different story. Will nickel rounds be too soft and snap easier? Will stainless rounds be bright and zingy but potentially dull more quickly and wear the frets? What about halfs (round on the finger side, flat on the frets) for slap? Any particular brand you'd recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Optimus Prime Posted November 3, 2007 Members Share Posted November 3, 2007 I refuse to learn to slap (actually the one time I tried I was told I was damn good at it [for a beginner]), so I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t3ch Posted November 3, 2007 Members Share Posted November 3, 2007 ), so I don't know. /blank stare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Optimus Prime Posted November 3, 2007 Members Share Posted November 3, 2007 /blank stare What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Emprov Posted November 3, 2007 Members Share Posted November 3, 2007 I would say that the best strings for slapping are any that happen to be on the bass. If I was really into slap I probably wouldn't go with flats but, aside from that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted November 3, 2007 Members Share Posted November 3, 2007 Steels give a little more "zing," but can also be harder on your fingers. Nickels tend to sound a bit warmer. Flats aren't that great for most slap tones, unless you want to slap an upright Rockabilly style. It should also be pointed out that Rocco Prestia of ToP wasn't a slapper. He is the master of 16th note finger funk, but to my knowledge (and record collection) he hasn't slapped. Check out the Brothers Johnson, some nice funky slap going on there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GRANKOR Posted November 3, 2007 Members Share Posted November 3, 2007 I've slapped on 51 reissue P Basses with nickel strings on. doesnt matter really what you use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rummy Posted November 3, 2007 Members Share Posted November 3, 2007 DR hi beams. Although, I think the Slinkies are great for slapping, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Poltergeist Posted November 3, 2007 Members Share Posted November 3, 2007 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Rotosound-FM66-Funk-Master-Bass-Strings-?sku=102824 thats what im talking about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nicebigstrings Posted November 3, 2007 Members Share Posted November 3, 2007 DR Marcus Millers - (.40 to .100) are the best I've used Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members funkrockfreedomfighter Posted November 3, 2007 Members Share Posted November 3, 2007 DR hi beams.Although, I think the Slinkies are great for slapping, too. I agree with the first half. DR Hi-Beams are THE best slapping strings, bar none. End of discussion. Why?A) They are super brightB) They last foreverC) They don't break D) Are easily cleaned with rubbing alcohol Slinky's sound cool for about a week then go dead, a set of DR's lasts much longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Onkel Bob Posted November 3, 2007 Members Share Posted November 3, 2007 ), so I don't know. Why did you even bother to post in this thread then? As to the question: I slap on a Ric with flats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted November 3, 2007 Members Share Posted November 3, 2007 SB bass with rounds = awesome slap tone! Just ask John Taylor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FreestyleIntruder Posted November 3, 2007 Members Share Posted November 3, 2007 Metal ones I've just realised that Optimus Prime isn't who I thought it was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Death Hands Posted November 3, 2007 Members Share Posted November 3, 2007 What strings would be best for a bit of Tower of Power style funk? I love nickel rounds for finger style but slap is a different story. Will nickel rounds be too soft and snap easier? Will stainless rounds be bright and zingy but potentially dull more quickly and wear the frets? What about halfs (round on the finger side, flat on the frets) for slap? Any particular brand you'd recommend? I like nickel rounds for everything. Everything. I have steels at the mo. Really cool, but not any better, in my eyes. I only got steels because I wanted some more longevity. I got Dean Markley Blue Steels, and they're fine. They sounded HORRID at first, jesus, it was awful. Clacky, too much top, etc. If you're wanting all-out showy sound, I say get some steel rounds, different brands depending on your budget, and(some would say) texture preference. I haven't found anything that a nickel roundwound can't do, though. EDIT: To let you know, I play ridiculously hard. I've never broken a string. Not in two years of being heavy-handed. I had my first set of factory nickelwounds on an Ibanez GIO, and I treated that thing like dirt, touch-wise. Those strings were on that bass for about a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members y-o-y Posted November 3, 2007 Members Share Posted November 3, 2007 You may find this thread useful: http://acapella.harmony-central.com/showthread.php?t=1034240 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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