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

Elite Session Bassist - Mark Prentice
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# 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.

Your bass player - John Thomasson
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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.

Session Bassist - Sean Hurley
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Bass Player for John Mayer, Lana Del Rey, Lizzy McAlpine, Alanis Morissette, Lukas Graham, Jason Mraz, and many others.

Bassist, Producer - Kristian Attard
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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.

Rock/Indie Bassist - Rob Calder
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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.

bass, guitars, drums, keys - Philip Pence
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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.

Bass (Elec/Fretless/Double) - Joseph Patrick Moore
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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.

Crafted, soulful electric bass - Mark Corradetti
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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 !

Bass, producer, composer  - Timothy Lefebvre
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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.

Basslines w/ love & soul - bensnburner
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Your track deserves a bassline that grooves, breathes, and speaks.

Session Bassist--Bush, Puddle of Mudd, Pink - Corey Britz
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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.

Studio Touring Electric Bass - PAUL BUSHNELL
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Pocket and Hook!! From Earned It by The Weeknd to I Want Love by Elton John to Felt Good On My Lips by Tim McGraw to Still Haven't Met You Yet by Michael Buble to Long Gone(Rock Version) by Chris Cornell to Whenever Wherever by Shakira, I go the extra mile to find bass hooks for your songs. Pocket and Hooks..Let's Go!

Tasteful, Organic, Soulful - Sheldon Ferguson
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Creator of guitar-laden hits including Travis Scott’s YOSEMITE and the acoustic driven Don’t Check On Me by Chris Brown and Justin Bieber. Credits include Lil Baby, Lil Wayne, Juice Wrld, Diplo and many more.

Acoustic & Electric Bassist - Chris Donohue
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My clients include Emmylou Harris, Tom Jones, Joan Baez, Elvis Costello, Indigo Girls, Robert Plant, Collective Soul, Maren Morris, Pete Seeger, Lauren Daigle, Lyle Lovett, Steve Martin, Rita Wilson, Rufus Wainwright, Kristin Chenoweth, Dave Matthews, Matt North, ABC, USA, SyFy, Amazon Prime, NFL, EPIX, JWT New York, Bigger Story Music.

Indie Mixer/Producer - Yuuki Matthews
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Long time member of The Shins and seasoned mix engineer. #1 Billboard charting and millions of streams.

Mixing, Mastering, Production. - Darren Carikas / Ghost Machine Studios
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I am a producer, mix engineer, and musician based in London. I specialise in remote mixing and mastering, as well as production for all genres from pop to hip hop to rock and metal.

Upright & Electric Bass/Prod - Federico Martin Palmolella
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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.

Latin Bass Lines - Jose Juvinao
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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.

Session Bassist (el. + upright) - Michael Rinne
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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.

SOULFUL ELEVATING BASSLINES - Davidbassy
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I write and record groovy, soulful basslines (and full arrangements) that elevate your track and make your mix come alive. With over 18 years touring & studio experience — recording 1,500+ tracks — I bring professionalism, vibe, and unmatched feel.

Electric Bass/Upright Bass - Brandon Meeks
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I've played bass over 1,000 independent recordings and can be seeing playing bass with Don Cheadle in the movie Miles Ahead.

Creative Funk/Pop Bass Player - Luca Giachi
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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.

Session Bassist/Arranger - Bruno Migliari
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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.

Bassist Fretted & Fretless - James Amelio Pulli
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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.

Bass Player - Dana Roth
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My goal as a bassist is to make your music sound as good as possible!

Pro Bassist - Will Bigham
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Pro bassist. Exceptional groove and melodic sense.

Rock Solid Bass - Luke Anderson
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The right bass track will help to support your song and help drive all its moving pieces forward. I can bring you that track.

World Class Bass Player - Seye Adelekan
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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

Bass Player  - Roee_Cohen
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For me, all I want is to serve your song the best I can and deliver the bottom end that it needs.

Mixing Engineer // Bassist - Joe Calderone
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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.

Brazilian Low-End Specialist - Leo Cappi
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Rooted in Salvador, Bahia, I bring over a decade of groove and soul as a bassist and producer. With a Bachelor’s in Electric Bass Performance from the University of Campinas, I craft basslines that speak, breathe, and move your music. Let’s make your next track unforgettable!

Bass Player and Singer - Reggie Hache
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I'm a bass player and session musician from Montreal, QC with 35 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. Nowadays I'm playing bass/singing in the progressive rock project The Wring.

Session bassist,music producer - Laura Corazzina
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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.

Producer-Mixer-Instrumentalist - Tom Spiker
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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).

Producer, Bass, Mix & More!!!  - Pablo Elorza
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HIGH QUALITY AS FAST AS POSSIBLE! Hello there! This is Pablo, a recording Musician and Producer from Argentina. Over the past 28+ 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.

Electric/Upright/Synth Bassist - Trevor Brown
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Professional NYC Electric, Upright, Synth Bassist Producer & Music Director.

Bass Player / Reggae Producer - Leon Velez
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Bass player, reggae producer, jamaican music lover, good vibes and good energy in your songs. Let´s make some music!

Bass Player/Recording Engineer - Pete Clark
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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.

Bass player / Session Bassist  - Dmitry Lisenko
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Professional bass player With unique sound and original approach.

Session Bass: Electric/Upright - Marcelo Maccagnan
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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.

Bass Player/Production/Mixing  - Simon Edwards
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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.

Bass, Cello and Arrangements - Julian Reynoso
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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.

Session Bass Guitarist - Brian Barton
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Whether you're looking for a funky bassline, a grooving blues pocket, or driving rock melody, I'm your guy. I'm a 30+ year veteran of stage and studio in multiple genres and would love to hear your project, working with you to provide a bassline to bring it up to the level it deserves.

Pro Bass Player - Robbie Malone
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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

Session Bass Player / Producer - Vinzenz Benjamin
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Professional studio bassist for 20+ years. Credits include Go West, Sister Sledge, ABC, Paul Young, Kim Wilde

Bass and low end for hire - Jesse Charland
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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.

Session Electric Bass Player - Kostis Vihos
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I'm an Electric Bass player currently living in Athens Greece. Fortunate to work with many talanted musicians, artists and producers through the years. I have the right skills and technique and I'm also highly adaptive regarding genre and style of music.

Electric, synth & upright bass - Huw Foster
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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.

Bassist for ACCEPT  - Martin Motnik
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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.

Creative & in the pocket bass - Whynot Jansveld
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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.

Bass // Guitar // Keys // Mix - Fabio Sá
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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.

Session Bassist/Cellist - Tim Denbo-The LowNote Emporium
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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!

Metal Rock Pop bassist - Maria K
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I will write interesting bass lines that compliment your songs - don't you hate it when bassists play just the root notes? Genres: metal, rock, pop. Slapping, tapping, weird time signatures, not a problem.

Bass / Electric / Acoustic - davidhughesmusic.com
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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.

Session Rock Bass Player - Diego Quarantotto
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Don't trust ppl who say they can play any genre, with many instruments... I play bass, I play Rock.

A-list Bass Player & Producer  - Uri- Mouth Party
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I'm here to provide expressive bass & production to make your music stand out! I have over 4000 songs under my belt including platinum records as session bassist & producer. Working with artists I admire like Martha Wash (It's Raining Men), Darlene Love, & David Broza, my passion is making the artist shine in the best light possible.

Remote Session Bassist  - Jason Boyd Audio
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I've had the pleasure of collaborating with some recognized names from major labels like Sony, BMG, and Warner. This year alone, I've worked alongside talents like Erika from Skunk Anansie, Dan Weller (SikTh, Enter Shikari) and Leah Weller, to name a few. And a little personal win – six of my tracks were spotlighted as BBC's "Track of the Week".

Rock/metal Bass player - Felipe Andreoli
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I am the bass player of Angra, Kiko Loureiro (Megadeth) and several other projects, besides my own instrumental solo music. I have been awarded as the bet bass player in Brazil for two decades in every website and magazine. I specialize in heavy music but I also love fusion and groove. I really like playing the fretless bass, too.

Bassist Rocking Metal+all else - Antti Horttana
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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!

Session Bass player - Ale Conde
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Best basslines for your songs. Professional sessionist with best instruments to make your music sound even better than you can imagine.

Pop, Rock, RnB Session Bassist - Bo Bass
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Session bassist with years of recording experience including recording with Grammy winning and nominated producers/engineers. I am excited to make the perfect bassline for your song, contact me!

Session Bass Player - Lars-Erik Dahle
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Melodic bass lines with groove and taste.

Versatile Session Bassist - Tim Marks
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Bassist with Taylor Swift (Grammy winning "Fearless"), Luke Combs, Jewel, Melissa Etheridge, Lionel Richie, Guthrie Trapp, Kirk Fletcher, Will Hoge, Patrick Sweany, Will Kimbrough, Jelly Roll and many others. Looking forward to working with you!

Session Bassist | Producer - Manuel Llosa
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My goal is to capture an artistic impression for your songs, nailing the bass lines but also playing some phrases that can bring color and soul to your music.

Session Bass Player - Rafael Freitas
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Hi! I am Rafael Freitas, a professional bass player and producer based in Nashville, TN. I do in-person and remote sessions, delivering top quality tracks in any musical style. My works include Aaron Spears, Chase Holfelder, Charles Berthoud, NIVEA, Davie504 and many other artists, producers and companies from all around the world.

Session Bassist - Reagan Renfrow
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hello, my friend! i am based in nashville, tn. i like to make sound with anything i put my hands on. i am primarily offering my services as a session bass player, but i can also add other elements if you are interested. as a bass player, i think it is very important to sit back, hold down the low end, and strike at the appropriate times.

Solid bass that stands out - Simone Silvestroni
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If you have been struggling to get a solid bass track for your song, I deliver strong tracks that stands out in the mix.

Bass guitarist, Songwriter,  - Jimmy Sims
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I'm a London based bass player and songwriter. I have touring and recording credits with Bryan Ferry, Dido, George Ezra, M. Ward, Mika, Shane Filan, Ronan Keating, Amy Macdonald, Judie Tzuke, Shaun Escoffrey and more.

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