In article , Andy Evans
wrote:
'Slam' is an artificial effect that can be created by particular
amp/speaker combinations, whether on stage or on HiFi or both (recorded
amplified music). This artificial effect should not be confused with the
actual acoustic sound of a double bass, which doesn't have this dry,
thunky kind of 'slam', and is in fact slower and more resonant with a
more 'elastic' kind of envelope, if you see what I mean. Consequently
many who listen to amplified music like the effect, while those who
prefer acoustic music to sound natural would choose a more faithful form
of reproduction. Yes, guys, I am a double bass player doubling fretless.
Andy.

Unforunately, I am uncertain about the above for two reasons;

1) That you are essentially telling us that 'slam' is an 'artificial
effect', but then only tell us what it does *not* mean, and do not give any
explanation of how it sounds, or what causes it. Thus the above is not a
definition, but a comment on one thing it is not.

2) I still have the feeling that various people are using the term for
*different* things, yet may be assuming they all mean the same thing.

The second is the kind of problem that can arise when magazines, etc, use a
term without giving a clear and unambiguous definition. It means I may
think I know what the term means, but others might not agree. This then
acts as a bar to communication.

Slainte,

Jim

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