Box Full O' Honey — Bass Tab
Song by: Duran Duran
Album: Red Carpet Massacre

Tabbed by: Connor McKee a.k.a. running4cover


This tab is written in STANDARD TUNING (E,A,D,G), meant for a
five—stringed bass, but could also be played easily with a four—stringed
bass tuned down a half step (Eb,Ab,Db,Gb), although some changes to the
tab would be required.



~NO BASS UNTIL 0:55                                              @ 0:00


 || VERSE                                                        @ 0:55
   .   .   .   .    .   .   .   .    .   .   .   .    .   .   .   .
G||————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|
D||————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|
A||————————————————|——————1—————1———|4—————————4—————|————————————————|
E||——————2—————1/2—|2—————————2—————|——————4—————4———|4—————6———4—2\1—|
B||4—————————4—————|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|


~REPEAT VERSE   x3                                               @ 1:02


 || Chorus Part ONE                                              @ 1:26
   .   .   .   .    .   .   .   .    .   .   .   .    .   .   .   .
G||————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|
D||————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|
A||————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|
E||————————————————|————————————————|7—————7———7—7—7—|6—————6———6—6—6—|
B||4—————4———4—4—4—|5—————5———5—5—7—|————————————————|————————————————|


~REPEAT CHORUS PART ONE                                          @ 1:33


 || Chorus Part TWO                                              @ 1:41
   .   .   .   .    .   .   .   .    .   .   .   .    .   .   .   .
G||————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|
D||————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|
A||————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|
E||4—————4———2—4—2—|4—————4———2—1———|——————————————2/|11*—————————————|
B||————————————————|————————————————|4—————4———2—4———|————————————————|


 || Bridge                                                       @ 1:49
   .   .   .   .    .   .   .   .    .   .   .   .    .   .   .   .
G||————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|
D||————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|
A||————————————————|——————4——\3—1———|————————————————|————————————————|
E||——————2—————1/4—|6———————————————|4—————4———2—1———|4—————4———2—4———|
B||4—————————4—————|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|


~REPEAT BRIDGE                                                   @ 1:56

~REPEAT VERSE   x2                                               @ 2:05

~NO BASS UNTIL 2:36                                              @ 2:20

~REPEAT CHORUS PART ONE   x2                                     @ 2:36


 || Outro                                                        @ 2:52
   .   .   .   .    .   .   .   .    .   .   .   .    .   .   .   .
G||————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|
D||————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|
A||————————————————|6—4—————————————|————————————————|6—4—————————————|
E||4*——————————————|————————6\4—4———|2*——————————————|————————6—4—————|
B||————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|

G||————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|
D||————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|
A||————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|
E||0*——————————————|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|
B||————————————————|————————————————|4*——————————————|————————————————|


In Order, then, the song is:

VERSE.................x4
CHORUS PART ONE.......x2
CHORUS PART TWO.......x1
BRIDGE................x2
VERSE.................x2
CHORUS PART ONE.......x2
OUTRO.................x1


"/" indicates a slide up
"\" indicates a slide down
"*" indicates a hold for one measure or greater


This tab sounds great with the song, and I BELIEVE I have all the notes
tabbed correctly, however if you find I have missed anything, feel free
to shoot me an e—mail!

About Duran Duran

Duran Duran are an English pop band that formed in Birmingham in 1978. They were one of the most successful bands of the 1980s and a leading band in the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion" of the United States. Since the 1980s they have placed 14 singles in the Top 10 of the UK Singles Chart and 21 in the Billboard Hot 100 and have, according to the Sunday Mercury, sold more than 100 million records. While they were generally considered part of the New Romantic scene along with bands such as Spandau Ballet when they first emerged, they later shed this image. The band worked with fashion designers to build a sharp and elegant image that earned them the nickname "the prettiest boys in rock". The band's controversial videos-which included partial nudity and suggestions of sexuality- became popular in the early 1980s on the then-new music video channel, MTV. The band were among the first bands to have their videos shot by professional directors with 35 mm film movie cameras, which gave their videos a much more polished look. In 1984, the band were early innovators with video technology in their live stadium shows.

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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Duran Duran — Box Full O' Honey bass tabs