Top Session Bassists for hire
These curated pro electric bassists will lay down solid low-end grooves for your song in whatever style, tone, or genre you need
# 1 ON SOUNDBETTER BASS REVIEWS! Grammy winner. Deep pocket bass and keys. The bass part often determines the overall feel and vibe of a song, and a human performing that part adds something that a sample often can't quite get to. You owe it to yourself and your music to bring the very best.
I am a Nashville-based bass player that has played on several platinum albums and singles as well as Grammy and Emmy winning songs. You might have heard me on a country song like Girl Crush or Pontoon by Little Big Town or on a singer-songwriter song by Matt Nathanson or Juliana Hatfield. I love my job, and I hope that it is evident in my playing.
Bass Player for John Mayer, Lana Del Rey, Lizzy McAlpine, Alanis Morissette, Lukas Graham, Jason Mraz, and many others.
Credits include Passenger, Ed Sheeran, Declan ORourke, Dope Lemon. I am a bass player currently living in Nashville. I'm well versed in recording bass tracks for artists all over the world in my home studio. The internet is an amazing place for people to connect, and I will provide bass for your project.
Jason Mraz, Heart, Ceelo Green, Meghan Trainor, Boy George, Zedd, Jessie J, Khalid, Mike Posner, Nikka Costa, Sugar Ray, Ezra Ray Hart, Smash Mouth, ZZ Ward, The Voice Au and more.
Your track deserves a bassline that grooves, breathes, and speaks.
I've played bass over 1,000 independent recordings and can be seeing playing bass with Don Cheadle in the movie Miles Ahead.
Session Bassist, Mastering Engineer, and Producer who has worked with many top artists including Bush, Atlas Genius, BRKN LOVE, Eagles Of Death Metal, The Calling, Puddle of Mudd, Pink and many others.
I am a professional studio musician/film & tv music producer specializing in bass, guitars, keys, drum programming as well as mixing and mastering. I have worked on many critically-acclaimed records & look forward to playing on yours! My work has been featured on the Today Show, ESPN, BBC, CMC as well as radio stations around the globe.
Currently, the bassist and assistant MD for the Cirque Du Soleil residency show in Las Vegas (Mystere). Some of the artists Joseph has worked with include Earl Klugh, Stewart Copeland (The Police), Bob James, Lisa Kelly/Chloe Agnew (Celtic Woman), Bo Bice (American Idol), and many others.
2021 Grammy Nominated Bassist for the Tedeschi Trucks Band, David Bowie “Blackstar”, Empire of the Sun, Wayne Krantz, Donny McCaslin, Mark Guiliana, One of the best at what I do.
Trevor Watson is a seasoned bassist, producer, and mixing engineer. With expertise on both electric and upright bass, he brings a dynamic, genre-spanning sound to projects around the world—from jazz and funk to rock, classical, and beyond.
London Bass Player
Experienced, professional, and versatile. Recording, Mixing and Mastering Studio available. Super solid electric and upright bass lines. Lets make history together, and have fun with this beautiful way to live. Let the music, and your music run free.
Make your song powerful and original with a great bassline! Having more than 25 years of experience touring with different artists and recording in studios, I can confidently say I am a versatile and experienced bassist. The recordings I deliver meet the highest standards of performance and sound quality, all while offering a fair price.
Over 1000 recording credits, member of German pioneers of heavy metal ACCEPT ("Balls To The Wall" 🤘), toured with Uli Jon Roth (Scorpions). Credits excerpt: Joe Satriani, Gregg Bissonette, Hal Blaine. Michael Landau, Missing Persons. German-born studio and session bass guitarist, known for being a very skilled and versatile bass player.
Working as a Bass Player for more than 10 years, I played all over Europe, China, Brasil and the U.S.A. I love my job and all of its subtleties, for instance, how a bass line can change the mood of a song. Demonstrator for the NAMM show 2019 / 2020.
Need bass? Look no further! Electric, fretless or upright. Bassist for The Four Brasil, The Voice Brasil, Frejat, Simone, Ivan Lins, Milton Nascimento, Marcos Valle, Ana Carolina, Maria Gadú, Paulinho Moska, Lobão, and many others. 30+ years of studio and stage experience put to good use when recording bass tracks for you.
HIGH QUALITY AS FAST AS POSSIBLE! Hello there! This is Pablo, a recording Musician and Producer from Argentina. Over the past 25 years I’ve been trusted to enhance the most important musical projects for numerous Artists around the world. Beyond that, I’ve also been hired as a Composer, Songwriter, Arranger and Multi-Instrumentalist.
The right bass track will help to support your song and help drive all its moving pieces forward. I can bring you that track.
I've been a professional bass player for over 30 years working with bands, singer songwriters and producers. For me the bass is all about feel and locking in to that drum track. Even if the drums are programmed and dead on the beat, a bass track with human feel makes a massive difference to the piece of music.
I have played many basses for many artists and offer a fully professional recording service for electric and acoustic bass. Credits include: David Gray, Talk Talk, Fairground Attraction, Brian Eno, Michael Jackson, Peggy Seeger. I also collaborate with writing and production and mix in Protools.
I'm a bass player and session musician from Vancouver, BC with 25 years of experience both on stage and in the studio. For the past 12 years I was part of the house band at the Roxy Cabaret downtown Vancouver. We played top40 covers 3 to 4 nights a week. It gave me great stage experience and exposure that got me calls for studio sessions.
Production, session work and mixing with one foot in the future and the other in the classics. Past clients (studio or live) include Bilal, Talib Kweli, Kelis, Ellie Goulding, Meghan Trainor, Burhan O'cal, G Love and Marshall Allen (Sun Ra Arkestra).
Don't trust ppl who say they can play any genre, with many instruments... I play bass, I play Rock.
Recording credits; Jack White, Alicia Keys, Willie Nelson, Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley, Jelly Roll, Bailey Zimmerman, George Birge, Ryan Hurd, Parmalee, Avery Anna, Kimberly Perry, Ronnie Milsap, Rayland Baxter, Tenille Arts, Rodney Crowell, Andrew Combs, Erin Rae, Chester Thompson, Kelsey Waldon, Caroline Spence, and others.
Professional NYC Electric, Upright, Synth Bassist Producer & Music Director.
Grammy nominated bassist in 2021 ! For many years, I have worked for and with hundreds of artists and producers in varying styles around the world. I love getting the right tone, the right part, and making the songs happen through your vision. Please contact me and let's talk !
I'm a professional Bassist from Salvador, Bahia (Brazil). I have a Bachelor of Arts in Electric Bass Performance from the University of Campinas, and i can record the spicy bassline you need! Looking forward to hear about your project
From Gorillaz to Birdy to Noisettes, I have played with the best and bring the best with over 15 years experience in the studio and on the biggest stages in the world. From the chart topping bassline on "Don't Upset the Rhythm(go baby go)" to countless live shows with Damon Albarn and solo releases, i got what you need for most any song!I
25 years as professional bassist, sessions and touring with Grammy winning artists and musicians. Composer, Producer and Mix Engineer.
Bassist and orchestrator of Arch Echo. Nashville based mixing and mastering engineer specializing in heavy rock and metal production techniques. Composer for video games and television.
20+ years of experience performing and recording with artists such as The Crusaders, Christopher Cross and David Benoit, for movie and tv soundtracks like Old School and Baywatch and six solo albums. I enjoy finding the perfect sound whether it is vintage or modern, and crafting supportive basslines that enhance the song.
UK-based session musician with studio credits including Mahalia, Olivia Dean, Elli Ingram, Jordan Max, Aquilo. Live credits include Tom Walker, Gabrielle Aplin, Ward Thomas, Alex Clare. I also compose and perform as part of Goodfoot, a funk & soul project.
Bass player, reggae producer, jamaican music lover, good vibes and good energy in your songs. Let´s make some music!
Recording credits include The Wallflowers, Richard Marx, Linda Perry ft. Bono, Butch Walker, Sara Bareilles, The Weepies and many more. I'll find the bassline that lifts up your song.
I am a versatile bassplayer ,composer and music producer , i have been able to tour while playing several genres of music over the past 18 years Rock Raggea Pop Afrobeat , lo-fi Jazz Edm name it ... My catalogue is extensive if you call on me for your music projects youre calling a game changing Musician , Kindly go through my reviews and reel
Bass and Cello Player, Latin and Popular music specialist. Wide experience playing live. Specialty on genres from South America and the Caribbean. Solid Bass player, featured in more than 250 songs published, playing Jazz, Rock, Pop, World Music, etc. Arranger for small chamber groups, with specialty on pop music.
NYC based Bass Player. I have years of experience playing live and in the studio. I specialize in World Music. Mostly Indian, Latin and Asian Music. I acquired my skills while playing with amazing international artists like RINI (India), Simona Smirnova (Lithuania), Gary Shaw(Taiwan), Shakithi (India) etc.
Creating bass waves for over 35 years. Electric bass lines from subtle to extreme and everything in between! Metal, Hard Rock, Alternative. I am not a guitar player that is offering bass as well. There is a difference! I've played bass on many metal and hard rock albums, but I am equally passionate for playing to any quality projects.
Melodic bass lines with groove and taste.
I've played on Multi-million selling records - Recorded with World-renowned Producers- 5 Star reviews - Toured the world many times - Credits include: David Gray, The Corrs, Hothouse Flowers and many more. Hello lovely people. I'm here to try and make your song sound as great as possible. I will put my heart and soul into every take..promise
Grammy nominated Nashville session bassist Tim Denbo has played on countless recordings. He's played both live tracking sessions with the best players in the world in some of the best studios anywhere during the last 18 years in Nashville, Tennessee. Whether it's country, soul/r&b, rock, pop, Americana, or even polka Tim has covered it all!
Professional multistyle Bass player. Large experience in live and recording session. Degreed with max at S.L.M.C of Rome and Conservatory "Santa Cecilia" in Multisyle bass and jazz arrangement (II level). In 2022 record first solo album STAY TOGETHER(data stores). SKILLS: Pro bassist in radios,stages and television. Good arranger and composer.
Argentine Artist, bassist, composer, music producer and singer from her first album " LAURA CORAZZINA ". Session bassist with many artists, world tour gigs ( Violetta Disney), (casi angeles, floricienta, Cris Morena productions) and many others argentine artists. Fender latinoamerica Artist.
I approach the electric bass from two polar opposites - one of finding the perfect part for a given song, and the other destroying the bass role completely and trying different approaches with pedals, effects, sonic textures, and melody.
Bassist. Hoobastank 2009-present, Something Bot Metro, Giants of Rome. I aim to write and record low end hooks. Something memorable, catchy, supportive yet singular. ....plays well with others.
Studies in "Escuela de Musica Contemporanea" Argentina (Berklee international Network) between 2009 and 2012.
7x ROG-Nominated Gospel Session Bassist & Guitarist seasoned with 34+ years of experience from St. Croix, VI to the US & Beyond. Contact me to request my help completing your upcoming gospel single and album recording projects.
Grammy nominated session bassist and producer with over 20 years of industry experience. Worked with the likes of Chris Brown, T.I., Whitney Houston, Jill Scott, Donnie McClurkin, William McDowell, BET, TV, and Film.
Nashville based session bass player on many charting songs, major motion pictures, tv shows, commercials and video games.
I specialize in pocket playing, as well as slightly "left-of-center" basslines that will bring your music to life and give your song(s) a unique feel, all while emphasizing the musicality of your art. You deserve a player who appreciates the art in your music and wishes to add to it by serving the song only what it needs. Let's get to work.
Seasoned electric bassist with extremely broad experience in different genres of music with a pull towards metal music and rougher bass tones. Decent DSLR camera in possession for potential video recordings! Also a composer, audio engineer, arranger and a multi-instrumentalist (also vocalist) to add to the scope of musical grasp for your benefit!
Professional studio bassist for 20+ years. Credits include Go West, Sister Sledge, ABC, Paul Young, Kim Wilde
I am a live/session upright and electric bassist and producer with expertise in every genre including jazz, r&b, soul, funk, gospel, pop, rock and country. Quick turnaround time / Remote recording setup / Ready to bring your music to life. Let's work!
I played bass on the recent Lewis Capaldi no.1 "Forget Me" and I've played bass on tracks by Ed Sheeran, Christina Aguilera, Josh Groban, Robbie Williams, James Blunt and Sting amongst others. I have a nice collection of vintage Fender basses and some lovely warm analogue outboard gear.
Latin Grammy Award Winner and various nominees. Over 20 years of experience in recording, producing and mixing. I want to help you make awesome music.
I love contributing to a song with every single note I play ! I provide a Bassline in 48 hours. My professional direction has always been to specialize in the recording of the electric Bass and this passion is reflected in my works. My recording studio is totally optimized for my work needs: high sound quality without wasting time.
Professional bassist with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in bringing songs to life with live bass that supports the music.
Bassist/slide guitarist for several award winning/nominated Americana and Blues albums. Co-Writer/musical director for the album On My Way (Katie Henry) #6 in Billboard Blues Charts. Let's make some hits!! Performed/Recorded with Sharon Jones, Ruth Brown, Giles Robson, Bruce Katz, Sting, Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean. Recording Academy voting member.
Pittsburgh's most in demand bassist. Known for exceptional groove and melodic sense.
Producer specialized in reggae, dub, and dancehall
Versatile Grammy Nominated Bassist with over 25 years of experience available for your next project! My tracks focus on delivering the best performance for your project with emphasis on groove, tone, feel, dynamics and attitude. I strive to serve your vision by enhancing the music without ever distracting from it.
I am a session bass player based in Italy, available for live studio bass tracks. I have recorded on many records with top selling artists such as Tiziano Ferro, Eros Ramazzotti, Francesco Renga, Adriano Celentano, Gianni Morandi, Giusy Ferreri and many others.
Clients rate SoundBetter Electric Bassists 4.9 / 5.0
on average across 4,410 reviews as of April 21, 2025