Best strings for slap......?

[Beedster]

Simple question, what are the best strings for slap?
Cheers
Chris.

[The Funk]

What kind of slap sound are you after?

I use 45s but some people use really light sets.

I do like the Warwick strings.

[slaphappygarry]

The elixier lights are good. The retain their zing for tha bit longer too.

G

[stingrayfan]

Ernie Ball slinkys usually sound good.

[The Funk]

On my Fenders I use Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky strings (the green packet).

I don't like too much zing but if the G is dull, it just won't pop as it should. But I really hate a harsh, trebly sound.

Edited June 15, 2007 by The Funk

[ngombe]

DR lowriders on my stingray - never found anything better.

a bit pricey though

[nig]

rotosound 35 to 90 swing bass, I believe they were endorsed by mark king for a bit as were the trace funky guage that are nla, they is bendy too...

[jacko]

I was using DR Marcus Miller fat beams for a while. Sounded superb for slap but I don't slap that often so I'm on their coloured range now.

[thumbo]

I'd recommend D'addario 45-100 pro-steels. They have a enough snap and thud to them without being stiff to work around quickly on the fret board IMO.

[Steve_K]

Give Status Hotwires a go - the single ball versions.

[MB1]

[quote name='Beedster' post='18110' date='Jun 15 2007, 11:05 AM']Simple question, what are the best strings for slap?
Cheers
Chris.[/quote]

MB1.

Simple Answer,Whatever your happy with,slap is a style ,not a set of strings.There are more deciding factors involved action,set up,some people like lighter gauge strings some heavier,whatever works for you.no string on the market will ever improve your slap style if your set up and action is miles off the neck.

MB1.

[The Funk]

Hmm... I find it easier to slap on a bass with a medium-high action. I find it almost impossible on a bass with a low action (it just sounds sloppy).

But then it's exactly as MB said, whatever works for you.

The things to think about are really:

1. How bright do you want your strings
2. How thick/heavy do you want your strings

I prefer the thicker/heavier and less bright strings for slap 'cos that's the sound and feel I'm after. What kind of sound/feel are you after?

Edited June 15, 2007 by The Funk

[Alpha-Dave]

I like Warwick black label 45-105 (135), they have that 'shktew..' sound that a suspension bridge makes as you drive over it!

[Sugden]

I take on DR sunbeams, just the right amount of pop and lovely tone. Got to say Im swaying towards lighter gauges these days maybe my fingers are turning into wimps.

[Josh]

[quote name='thumbo' post='18217' date='Jun 15 2007, 12:39 PM']I'd recommend D'addario 45-100 pro-steels. They have a enough snap and thud to them without being stiff to work around quickly on the fret board IMO.[/quote]

And a second from me, I use 40-95 and I've had them on for a good 2 months and they still have slap appeal and feel nice as well.

[Beedster]

Thanks guys, much food for thought. MB1, good points, and I guess the bottom line is setup and technique, it's just interesting to see what people are playing. Any other opinions guys....? I'm looking for that really light Clarke sound really I guess.
Chris