[quote name='bubinga5' post='970796' date='Sep 28 2010, 03:43 PM']To get a good slap sound..
you can use either active or passive
Round Wound strings
I dont use any effects and you shouldnt need to...ok maybe a bit of comp
Any fairly good amp
There is no magic recipe, a good technique with the basics, touch, practice...its all in your hands...if you havent got this down, no gear in the world will make you sound better...
ive seen awsome sounding slap coming out of an old Encore bass....fresh strings help though..
my point is you dont need to touch on all of your details to get a good slap sound...
just to add it sounds like you already have the right gear for the job...even the Stingray, but with RW's[/quote]
Ok - lessons, pratice, practice, pratice, pratice, practice, pratice........etc