@@stephencoxbass I ordered an AKLOT Baritone Fretless. Not a Kala, but the reviews I watched about the Aklot were pretty compelling. And it was within my budget range.
This is GREAT, many thanks! I'm a bass player but never really got towards slap & pop (very trad fingerstyle), also a big uke enthusiast but don't have a u-bass (yet!) - this is a really clear, easy to follow tutorial. Kudos!
I may have covered this briefly on a live stream, but I’m sure I’ll make one on this at some point. It’s the same idea, but you may have to slap closer to the bridge to get a slightly better slap. If that doesn’t sound better, possibly over the neck. The main things to remember are that you slap much lighter on the rubber strings and pop much lighter as well or it will sound bad. Thanks for watching!
I have the Thunderbrown strings. They seems to pop really well, but they just don't have the zing of the metal strings to slap really well. I just think with the urethane strings have a different sound than the metal. I'm not saying they can't be slapped, but it's probably not bringing out the coolest sounds the urethanes are capable of. The slap and pop definitely sounds great with the metal strings you're using.
I have tried slapping the Thunderguts, and I agree...they can sound kind of cool...but it's a very different slap sound than the metal strings. Thanks for watching!
@@stephencoxbass I haven't gotten to the point of playing around with pedals, but I wonder if a little autowah and some distortion would give the urethane strings a little more zing for the slap? Hmmm?
Deeply appreciate the lesson Stephen; however, I think it is a bridge to far for me and my Thundergut strung Donner U-Bass. With the frustration level running this high it will be a while before I attempt this technique again (no joy), LOL...
@@stephencoxbass I kinda got the popping with the Thundergut strings, but have been having trouble with getting enough volume with my slapping. Is it possible to slap loud enough with Thunderguts? Or is there a different technique that could emulate the sound of the slap?
@@blimperdoop You might be able to boost the hi end to get more of the attack to be louder, and maybe the lows as well to get the pitch to project more, but it will also make the popping louder. Experiment with different settings on the U-Bass and the amp to see if there's a combination that works for you. Acoustically, it's not going to be very loud with the Thunderguts.
Cool! Always wondered how this was done. And I just ordered a ukulele bass today!
Awesome! Thanks for watching. Which bass ukulele did you get?
@@stephencoxbass I ordered an AKLOT Baritone Fretless. Not a Kala, but the reviews I watched about the Aklot were pretty compelling. And it was within my budget range.
Just what I was looking for excelent video
Glad I could help!
This is GREAT, many thanks! I'm a bass player but never really got towards slap & pop (very trad fingerstyle), also a big uke enthusiast but don't have a u-bass (yet!) - this is a really clear, easy to follow tutorial. Kudos!
Thank you, I'm glad you like it!
Can you do a video about how to do this WITH the rubber strings?
I may have covered this briefly on a live stream, but I’m sure I’ll make one on this at some point. It’s the same idea, but you may have to slap closer to the bridge to get a slightly better slap. If that doesn’t sound better, possibly over the neck. The main things to remember are that you slap much lighter on the rubber strings and pop much lighter as well or it will sound bad. Thanks for watching!
@@stephencoxbass Thank you!
I have the Thunderbrown strings. They seems to pop really well, but they just don't have the zing of the metal strings to slap really well. I just think with the urethane strings have a different sound than the metal. I'm not saying they can't be slapped, but it's probably not bringing out the coolest sounds the urethanes are capable of. The slap and pop definitely sounds great with the metal strings you're using.
I have tried slapping the Thunderguts, and I agree...they can sound kind of cool...but it's a very different slap sound than the metal strings. Thanks for watching!
@@stephencoxbass I haven't gotten to the point of playing around with pedals, but I wonder if a little autowah and some distortion would give the urethane strings a little more zing for the slap? Hmmm?
Thank you for this amazing video. I bought the Kala journeyman Ike bass because you make it look and sound so cool. Cheers from Cathedral City, CA
You're welcome! Cheers, and congrats on your Journeyman!
@@stephencoxbass Did you know that Kala started selling the red model Journeyman again?
@@prestonh.4436 I did not, thank you for letting me know! Cheers!
Deeply appreciate the lesson Stephen; however, I think it is a bridge to far for me and my Thundergut strung Donner U-Bass. With the frustration level running this high it will be a while before I attempt this technique again (no joy), LOL...
I understand! I think most people struggle with developing the motion/muscles needed for slap bass. I'm glad you enjoyed the lesson, though!
@@stephencoxbass I kinda got the popping with the Thundergut strings, but have been having trouble with getting enough volume with my slapping. Is it possible to slap loud enough with Thunderguts? Or is there a different technique that could emulate the sound of the slap?
@@blimperdoop You might be able to boost the hi end to get more of the attack to be louder, and maybe the lows as well to get the pitch to project more, but it will also make the popping louder. Experiment with different settings on the U-Bass and the amp to see if there's a combination that works for you. Acoustically, it's not going to be very loud with the Thunderguts.
@@stephencoxbass That makes sense. When I get better at the ubass, I'll definitely have to check out the roundwound strings! Thanks for your help
"the hardest one to slap is the G-string"
it's not that hard, it just requires a bit more courtship.
😂
I brocked my uke
Oh no! What happened?