Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
‘True Men Don’t Kill Coyotes’ is the opening track from the self-titled debut album from Red Hot Chili Peppers. Although it was not released as a single, a video for the track was filmed, and the band performed it live when promoting the album. It later appeared on the Abbey Road EP, and on the compilation album What Hits?!. The band performed it sporadically during the eighties, but unfortunately it has not been played since 1989.
This song features a slapped bassline and is a great piece to work on if you’ve got the basic mechanics of the technique under your belt. The line is relatively simple and features a lot of repetition, making it perfect for those who are just getting started with the slap technique.
🎸 Gear Used:
• Bass: 1982 Music Man StingRay Bass
• Strings: Rotosound stainless steel (.040, .060, .080, .100)
• Recording: Tech21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI
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‘True Men Don’t Kill Coyotes’ is the opening track from the self-titled debut album from Red Hot Chili Peppers. Although it was not released as a single, a video for the track was filmed, and the band performed it live when promoting the album. It later appeared on the Abbey Road EP, and on the compilation album What Hits?!. The band performed it sporadically during the eighties, but unfortunately it has not been played since 1989.
This song features a slapped bassline and is a great piece to work on if you’ve got the basic mechanics of the technique under your belt. The line is relatively simple and features a lot of repetition, making it perfect for those who are just getting started with the slap technique.
🎸 Gear Used:
• Bass: 1982 Music Man StingRay Bass
• Strings: Rotosound stainless steel (.040, .060, .080, .100)
• Recording: Tech21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI
🎸 Want to learn this piece? A complete video tuition course is available for subscribers at Bassline Publishing. Check it out here: basslinepublishing.com/video-course/red-hot-chili-peppers-true-men-dont-kill-coyotes
🎸 Subscribe to my video courses for in-depth lessons and more killer bass content: basslinepublishing.com/video-courses
👕 Like my EADG shirt? Get yours HERE: geni.us/PZPVt
👍 If you enjoyed this lesson, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more bass-driven content! 🔥
#bassguitarlessons #learnbassguitar #learnbass #bassguitar #learningbass #funk #funkbass #funkybasslines #flea #redhotchilipeppers #slapbass
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