Flesh Into Gear Bass Tabs - Cky @ BigBassTabs.com

Band: CKY
Song: Flesh Into Gear
Album: Infiltrate Destroy Rebuild
Bassist: Vern Zaborowski

It is pretty easy to figure out where everything goes in the song goes since there are 
only 3 parts to it, so I wont bother listing how many times you have to play each part but 
it should be 100% correct. 

/ Slide up
~ Let ring

Verse
G————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D———————————————————————————————5—3——————————————————       
A———————————————————2—3—33—3—3——————6—5—————8————————
E———0—000—00—0—0—00—————————————————————8—6———6——————

Chorus
G————————————————————————————————————————
D————————————————————————————————————————    
A———————————————————————————————————————— 
E———4—4—44—4/66—3—33—3—33—3———(4434)——————
*dont play notes in () for the very last part of each chorus, just play an extra
E—3 (or how many ever you think is needed to fill the rest of the chorus)

BRIDGE (Divided into parts to save space and avoid confusion)

PART 1
G——————————————————————————————————————————
D—————————————5—3———3——2—3—5—3—2———————————    
A———1———3—3~——————5——————————————2—1~——————
E—————3————————————————————————————————————

PART 2
G——————————————————3—5————————————————
D———5—3———3——2—3—5————————————————————       
A———————5——————————————3—3~———————————
E—————————————————————————————————————

PART 1 ***NOTE: STARTING FROM THE 2ND TIME YOU PLAY PART 1, DONT PLAY THE FIRST 4 NOTES 
TABBED FOR PART 1, THATS FOR THE BEGINNING OF THE BRIDGE ONLY.

PART 3
G————————————————————————————————————
D—————————————————————1——————————————       
A—————1—3—1———1—3—1—1————————————————
E———3———————3———————————4—4~—————————

PART 1
PART 2
PART 1
PART 2
PART 1
PART 3
PART 1
PART 2
PART 1

End Bridge
G——————————————————————————————————————————
D———5—3———3——2—3————*———————————————*——————    
A———————5———————————*REST FOR GUITAR*——————
E———————————————————*———————————————*——————

JUST FOLLOW THE PARTS I WROTE STRAIGHT DOWN IF YOU'RE CONFUSED ABOUT THE BRIDGE.
ITS NOT AS EASY AS IT LOOKS EITHER, YOU NEED TO PLAY REALLY FAST AND KEEP UP WITH THE GUITAR.

How to Read Bass Tabs

Bass tablature (tabs) is an easy way to learn songs without needing to read traditional sheet music. Here’s a quick guide to understanding the symbols and techniques commonly found in tabs:

1. The Basics

Strings and Frets:
Each line in a tab represents a string on your bass:
- The top line is the highest-pitched string (G on a 4-string bass).
- The bottom line is the lowest-pitched string (E on a 4-string bass).
Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to press. For example:
```
G|-------------------|

D|-------------------|

A|---3---------------|

E|-------------------|

            
```
This means you play the 3rd fret on the A string.

2. Common Techniques

Hammer-On (h):
Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.
```
G|-------------------|

D|-------5h7---------|

            
```
Pull-Off (p):
Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.
```
G|-------------------|

D|-------7p5---------|

            
```
Slide (/ or \):
Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.
```
G|-------------------|

D|-------5/7---------|

            
```

3. Advanced Techniques

Bend (b): Push the string up or down to raise the pitch. Example: G|-------7b9---------|
Vibrato (~): Shake the string slightly after playing a note to create a vibrating sound. Example: G|-------7~----------|
Muted Notes (x): Rest your finger lightly on the string without pressing a fret and pluck for a percussive "click" sound.

4. Rhythm and Timing

Tabs don’t always indicate timing, so listen to the song while reading the tab. Wider spaces between numbers mean longer pauses, while closer numbers indicate quicker notes.

5. Slap and Pop

Slap (s): Strike the string with the side of your thumb for a percussive sound.
Pop (p): Pull the string away from the fretboard and let it snap back.

Practice Makes Perfect

Tabs are a great tool to learn songs, but mastering the techniques takes practice. Listen carefully to the original track and play along to lock in the rhythm. Don’t rush — smooth, accurate playing is more important than speed. Happy jamming! 🎸

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