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Etienne Wilcox · 03-27-2013, 11:08 AM

Okay, well I play a 4-string Westfield bass guitar (but I'd really like the MusicMan StingRay 5!), and my favourite bassist is Marta Altesa. =3

I don't have any particular preference of style, but I am learning the "slap and pop" technique.

I'm currently learning "Panic Station" by Muse, if anyone has any advice to offer when playing this song, feel free to share. =)

Problems I have encountered are very noisy strings when sliding (I've heard of flat-wound strings, but not sure if this necessary), or pulling fingers off them, large metal clunking sounds when slapping, and inability to control resonance when slapping strings.

Any suggestions for effect settings on my Zoom B2 distortion pedal are also very welcome.

My appreciation, amigos - thank you! ^_^

03-27-2013, 11:08 AM	#306 (permalink)
Etienne Wilcox Groupie Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 4	About the bass... Okay, well I play a 4-string Westfield bass guitar (but I'd really like the MusicMan StingRay 5!), and my favourite bassist is Marta Altesa. =3 I don't have any particular preference of style, but I am learning the "slap and pop" technique. I'm currently learning "Panic Station" by Muse, if anyone has any advice to offer when playing this song, feel free to share. =) Problems I have encountered are very noisy strings when sliding (I've heard of flat-wound strings, but not sure if this necessary), or pulling fingers off them, large metal clunking sounds when slapping, and inability to control resonance when slapping strings. Any suggestions for effect settings on my Zoom B2 distortion pedal are also very welcome. My appreciation, amigos - thank you! ^_^ Last edited by Etienne Wilcox; 03-27-2013 at 11:23 AM. Reason: Missing information.