Upright Bass Slap Set-up, Strings & Bass Gear with Slick Joe Fick

► Slap That Bass! by Slick Joe Fick: courses.discoverdoublebass.co...
In this interview, our slap bass expert, Slick Joe Fick, runs us through his double bass gear, including his bass, strings, setup, pickup, and amp. He covers everything you need to know if you want to slap that bass! There's also a short performance at the end of the video which we LOVED. Big thanks to Joe for joining me and for sharing so much.
TIMECODES:
00:00 Introduction
00:50 The Bass
04:40 Gut strings
06:50 Tuning
08:45 Feedback problems
09:42 Pickups and amps
12:05 Can you play slap without gut strings?
12:50 Brand of Joe’s string
13:33 String heights
15:00 Short Performance
Learn More About Joe:
Website www.slickjoefick.com
Slap That Bass! by Slick Joe Fick
Joe's online course takes you through everything you need to know about slap bass technique. From the basics grooves to advanced tricks and licks to impress your bandmates! He's also joined in the studio by his band, so there are some inspiring play-along tracks to practice with. Check it out at: courses.discoverdoublebass.co...
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[@user-du3ux9uh5k]

His course is amazing!

[@maliwilliams7262]

One of the RARE times I've seen My Bass on the tube, had mine since 1988!! (Even played it Unaplified on Occasion!)! Very Underrated bass!!

[@brentobrien6642]

Got my picture with you in a Nashville bar around 2015 you have so much talent.

[@mattsmusicacademy5189]

Joe is the best...period.

[@VanzKantDanz]

Excellent video, this guy is a master so just hearing some of his playing preferences is really helpful for someone trying to develop their own sound. The website art of slap bass is also a great source.

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

Thanks so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it and agree about the Art of Slap Bass!

[@thumbthump]

Sick fo sho! I live in Nashville and if I'm going downtown to hear someone....it's Joe Fick. He's the show.

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

Joe's the real deal!

[@glennhynes5263]

Wonderful vid.

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

Glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@RootsBassCanada]

Just got an idea of trying top guts and bottom Spirocores.. 👊🏼🤓

[@SomosFoster]

You should take a look to mexican corridos tumbados, listen to "ya no me preocupo" by Herencia de patrones They use a mexican variation of the upright called Tololoche which is really similar but with nylon strings and different tuning (most of the time).

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

Absolutely and thanks for the heads up on that one. We discuss the great Manny Tololoche in our main interview. There's so much great music coming from Mexico!

[@myisleofview]

There is a solution for all the problems guts have, if you still want a almost identical sound: Superior Bassworks strings.

[@justwayne857]

Hi guys. Love this video. If I was to join your course with Joe, as I'm only been playing DB for 2 years, can I benefit from using weed wacker strings? Guts are extremely expensive down here and my strings are not that old. Keep up the great work, cheers

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

I can't reply for Joe, but I know that Weedwackers are popular with some players. I've not used them before so would suggest that you start with what you have and see how it goes. Not all bassists playing slap have a gut string set up, so it is possible on a regular set.

[@nicolasmartinez8015]

Use rotosound weedwhacker line e and a tends to sound dead.

[@veewooks924]

I made the mistake of buying real gut strings my first time. They’re way too expensive and annoying for upkeep. Now I use Superior Bassworks Deluxe synthetic gut strings. Highly recommended and much cheaper.

[@Larfinkle]

You want to know what really is key to Joe Ficks great sound?? It's Joes fabulous playing ability. Joe could make a shovel with a string attached to it sound good.

[@lowtone9]

Get out the scale and measure, jeez! How hard is it? We need to know if we're in the ballpark on this slap action business.

[@davidmaciel8218]

echese la de el raton:v

[@RackwitzG]

Fun fact: Fick in german is f*ck in english. lol

[@jamesrichardson3322]

Peavy Electric basses /amps are garbage, I was hoping that company go out of business.

[@paulnicolosi4792]

Peavy? If so, I agree. Some of the gear was alright, but most of their bass amps we’re displeasing to the ear..

[@jamesrichardson3322]

@@paulnicolosi4792 It's all garbage 🗑️, worthless equipment. I hope NO one buys their basses or amps and etc, because you are wasting your money 💰. I recommend everyone go Better Business Bureau and help put them out of business. 🖕Peavy🖕