Bass – Modal Jazz Bass Gear  

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Modal jazz brought space, exploration, and harmonic openness to the forefront — giving the bass a more melodic and improvisational role. In this style, the bassist must move fluidly through sustained grooves, drone-like passages, and subtly shifting tonal centers. These instruments are chosen for their clarity, tonal range, and ability to support expressive, modal interplay with nuance and depth.


Fender American Vintage II '64 Jazz Bass


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Sire Marcus Miller V10


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Ibanez BTB745


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Yamaha BBP35 (5-String)


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Fodera Monarch Standard (if budget allows)


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