Got a bass, need tips.

[SoylentGreenIsPeople]

I traded my white MIM Strat for a Green MIM Jazz Bass.

I've been playing guitar for nine years now, but have no real experience with Basses. I have questions.

On guitar, I love the classic, fuzzy sounding tone with the bass and treble low and the mids high. What are the settings I should dial in to get the classic, fuzzy bass sound? I know this varies with one's equipment, I just need a good starting place. I have a Line 6 Flextone Duo guitar amp.

What are the best ways to execute "pops" and "slaps"?

What is the best way to go about finger picking?

 

[dennistruckdriver]

Fingers are the only 'pick' you need for a bass. You need a bass amp, also. Don't get a little puny one, either. Get 120 watts or bigger, or you will not get the 'big' sound basses are good at.
I have a MIJ Fender Precision Sting Bass. I roll the tone WAY down, to get a muted 'thump'!

 

[im_b0r3d_]

Nice, I've always wanted a bass, but don't want to buy a really cheap one, and don't want to save up for a decent one. >.<

 

[arcanis494]

Hey, I'm in the same situation as you since my Little bro just got a bass.

Join the Bass Players social group!

I have no idea how to play but I'm looking for websites with good lessons, I'll post again if I find anything!
The only thing I can play so far is Ramble On which I did by ear.
Ooo yeah, and smoke on the water

 

[ThrashPirate]

I actually started on bass and moved to guitar and I have to agree with Dennis, you have to have a good amp! It's crucial.

I should post pics of my fretless 76 Rickenbacker sometime