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Old 08-30-2005, 10:35 AM
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What strings would you recomend for slapping? Or in other words, which stay the brightest for the longest and are easiest to slap on?
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Old 09-07-2005, 06:12 AM
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DR strings are great for slap & things that require bright punchy tones in general.
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Old 10-11-2005, 02:07 PM
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Hmmmm... personally:



Slappin's for sissies!
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Old 10-11-2005, 06:59 PM
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SLAP!
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Old 10-11-2005, 07:01 PM
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or if you prefer the strings used by Indiana Jones:
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Old 10-12-2005, 11:39 AM
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my favorite for slap and poppers:
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