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Hey folks, I'ma tryna step my game up and get myself a "real" bass. I'm mostly producing black music type of songs, so I will need something matching. I know a lot of songs have a real bass to it, but I never figured out wich one exactly. I've heard about the "Fender Jazz Bass" but I'm not sure if this is a good one for my purposes!? Shouldn't be like 1000 bucks though. Everything around $ 500 should make the deal.
And recommendations?

*Thanks in advance!!

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Hey folks, I'ma tryna step my game up and get myself a "real" bass. I'm mostly producing black music type of songs, so I will need something matching. I know a lot of songs have a real bass to it, but I never figured out wich one exactly. I've heard about the "Fender Jazz Bass" but I'm not sure if this is a good one for my purposes!? Shouldn't be like 1000 bucks though. Everything around $ 500 should make the deal.
And recommendations?

*Thanks in advance!!

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you're mostly producing "black" music?
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Hey folks, I'ma tryna step my game up and get myself a "real" bass. I'm mostly producing black music type of songs, so I will need something matching. I know a lot of songs have a real bass to it, but I never figured out wich one exactly. I've heard about the "Fender Jazz Bass" but I'm not sure if this is a good one for my purposes!? Shouldn't be like 1000 bucks though. Everything around $ 500 should make the deal.
And recommendations?
Hi, good luck in your endeavor! You can pick up pretty much any bass for $100-500 and you'll be golden. Just make sure it's comfortable in your hands (when sitting and standing). There are two major types of basses - Jazz and Precision. The difference is in sound, neck thickness and type/positioning of the pickups. Jazz is somewhat brighter and has a thinner neck. But sound can be adjusted, so look for whatever feels comfortable to you.

PS: Keep it at 4 strings.
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I'd give my advice but I'm not black, I'm brown, so my guess would be buy a brown bass...

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Who says that???!!!
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PS: Keep it at 4 strings.
most r&b and gospel bass players use 5 string basses
reggae bass players still use 4 string basses

the Peavey basses are actually good for what you're looking for
... but you wont really get a "real" bass for under $1000
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I've recently realized people outside of the U.S. do call RnB/Hiphop "Black Music". Not out of disrespect or ignorance.

I'd suggest a 5 sting(Although I've always thought 4 string to be standard, could be wrong). Be willing to pay at least $300USD and you won't have to buy a newer/nicer one when you get the hang of it.

Ibanes is a good "bang for buck" brand but if you're wanting something nice, I'd personally suggest a Hofner for those deep rich sounds. I'm sure others would suggest differently. Just my opinion.

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the Peavey basses are actually good for what you're looking for
... but you wont really get a "real" bass for under $1000
I think for what he wants to do(overlay his tracks with a live bassline)he can find a good bass for way under $1k. But if he's willing to go $600-700USD he can find an amazing one.

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