Tabber: Reid Stuck (PapaRoachMan1056) ([email protected])
Song: The Only
Band: Static X
CD: Shadow Zone (2003)
Intrument: Bass
Fingers or Pick: Either (Fingers sound better)

Symbol Key:
 
 *  = you figure out how many times to play the note and when to switch.

(#) = this note can be played if you dont like going all the way up 
      the neck.

Listen to the song for correct timings. Below are 3 different tunings
for the song. Its at least 99% correct and im positive of that.

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#1. Drop C Format:

    (Small Drum Intro)


Riff A

      1st time          2nd time
f——————————————————|————————————————|
c——————————————————|————————————————|
g——————(1)—(3)—(4)—|——————(1)———————|
c—0*—3*—8*—10*—11*—|—0*—3*—8*—1*—3*—|


Riff B

   1st time   2nd time
f———————————————|—————————————|
c———————————————|—————————————|
g———————————————|—————————————|
c—0*—3*—0*—3*—4—|—0*—3*—0*—3*—|


Riff C

f————|
c————|
g————|
c—3*—|

Riff D

f—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
c—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
g—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
c—0h2—2—3p2—2——0h2—2—3p2—2—5——0h222—3p22—5——0h222—3p22—5——0h222—3—|

Riff E

f————————————————————|
c————————————————————|
g————————————————————|
c—0——00—00——0——00—00—|


Order:
Riff A x1 (intro)
Riff B x1 (verse 1)
Riff A x1 (chorus)
Riff B x1 (verse 2)
Riff A x1 (chorus)
Riff C x1 (fill—in)
Riff A x1 (chorus)
Riff D x1 (Bridge)
Riff A x2 (2 choruses)
Riff C x1 (fill—in)
Riff E x1 (outro)

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#2. Standard Tuning Format:

    (Small Drum Intro)


Riff A

      1st time          2nd time
g———————————————————————|—————————————————————|
d————(1)——(6)——(8)——(9)—|————(1)——(6)—————(1)—|
a—3*——6*——11*——13*——14*—|—3*——6*——11*——4*——6*—|
e———————————————————————|—————————————————————|
(the ten to eleven/three to four is quicker than the notes before)

Riff B

   1st time   2nd time
g————————————————|—————————————|
d———(1)———(1)—(2)|———(1)———(1)—|
a—3*—6*—3*—6*——7—|—3*—6*—3*—6*—|
e————————————————|—————————————|


Fill—in 1

g————|
d————|
a—3*—|
e————|

Riff C

g—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
d—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
a—3h5—5—6p5—5——3h5—5—6p5—5—8——3h555—6p55—8——3h555—6p55—8——3h555—6—|
e—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|

Riff D

g——————————————————————|
d——————————————————————|
a—33——33—33——33——33—33—|
e——————————————————————|

Order:
Riff A x1 (intro)
Riff B x1 (verse 1)
Riff A x1 (chorus)
Riff B x1 (verse 2)
Riff A x1 (chorus)
Riff C x1 (fill—in)
Riff A x1 (chorus)
Riff D x1 (Bridge)
Riff A x2 (2 choruses)
Riff C x1 (fill—in)
Riff E x1 (outro)

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3. 5—string Standard Tuning Format

   (Small Drum Intro)


Riff A

      1st time          2nd time
g——————————————————|————————————————|
d——————————————————|————————————————|
a——————————————————|————————————————|
e——————(4)—(6)—(7)—|——————(4)———————|
b—1*—4*—9*—11*—12*—|—1*—4*—9*—2*—4*—|

Riff B

   1st time   2nd time
g———————————————|—————————————|
d———————————————|—————————————|
a———————————————|—————————————|
e————————————(0)|—————————————|
b—1*—4*—1*—4*—5—|—1*—4*—1*—4*—|

Riff C

g————|
d————|
a————|
e————|
b—4*—|

Riff D

g—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
d—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
a—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
e—————————————————————————(1)———————————(1)———————————(1)—————————|
b—1h3—3—4p3—3——1h3—3—4p3—3—6——1h333—4p33—6——1h333—4p33—6——1h333—4—|

Riff E

g————————————————————|
d————————————————————|
a————————————————————|
e————————————————————|
b—1——11—11——1——11—11—|

Order:
Riff A x1 (intro)
Riff B x1 (verse 1)
Riff A x1 (chorus)
Riff B x1 (verse 2)
Riff A x1 (chorus)
Riff C x1 (fill—in)
Riff A x1 (chorus)
Riff D x1 (Bridge)
Riff A x2 (2 choruses)
Riff C x1 (fill—in)
Riff E x1 (outro)


questions, comments, corrections, etc. go to: [email protected]

About Static X

Static-X is an American metal band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1994. They are signed to Warner Bros. Records and have released six albums, their most recent being Cult of Static, which was released on March 17, 2009.

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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