Sman1992 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I've been playing slap and pop bass now for about three weeks and when playing through my amp i can hear other strings playing out and i know for sure im not hitting them as well as ive tried go slow and not touching any other string. Is there anything I can do about this as its really starting to piss me off. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Damp them with your left hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stu Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1343769876' post='1755077'] Damp them with your left hand. [/quote] Agree, sounds like a muting problem. Maybe post it in the technique thread too for suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete1967 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 [quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1343770018' post='1755082'] Agree, sounds like a muting problem. Maybe post it in the technique thread too for suggestions? [/quote] Another agree... or cheat.... [url="http://www.bassgear.co.uk/products-page/accessories/other-vital-accessories/fretwraps/"]http://www.bassgear.co.uk/products-page/accessories/other-vital-accessories/fretwraps/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 i think because the whole tone of the bass comes from air inside the timber vibrating, it will eventually cause the other strings to vibrate a bit as the whole bass moves, not just the strings you hit. the only thing you can do is learn how to mute them while slapping. sometimes i mute the E and A strings with the bottom of my right hand, and the higher strings with my left hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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