Another question about slapping...

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Dirk Blarinckx

Hi, I'm using TCRM-5's on my BSR5EG and I'm very pleased with the tapercores, also adjusting my bass to other tensions is no problem. Thing is We are planning to ad some "level 42" songs to our playlist so I'll need to do some slap work.... Would it be better (read : easyer to play) to switch to TCRML or TCRL's for this job or is there not much difference playwise and soundwise? My first idea is that the thinner the string the better it will be for slapping but I'm not shure about this... Anyone who has experience with slapping with the differerent stringgauges?

Thanks,
Dirk

Thinner may be looser but will play slower with a slight delayed magnetic response on the pickups. The tighter the string, the faster the sound. You end up playing harder with lighter strings sometimes while chasing the beat.