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
Bass Player for John Mayer, Lana Del Rey, Lizzy McAlpine, Alanis Morissette, Lukas Graham, Jason Mraz, and many others.
# 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.
Creative Producer & Bassist trusted by 90+ Clients - Feel, Atmosphere, Groove
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 !
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!
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.
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.
My name is Samuel G. Mpungu aka. MPNG. I’m a simger, bassist and from Berlin, Germany. I’ve been a professional musician for over 15 years and toured the world with music legends such as Alvaro Soler, Ed Sheeran, Limp Bizkit and Method Man.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Don't trust ppl who say they can play any genre, with many instruments... I play bass, I play Rock.
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.
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.
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.
Pro bassist. Exceptional groove and melodic sense.
I've played bass over 1,000 independent recordings and can be seeing playing bass with Don Cheadle in the movie Miles Ahead.
Make your song powerful and original with a great bassline! Having more than 25 years of experience recording and touring, 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.
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.
The right bass track will help to support your song and help drive all its moving pieces forward. I can bring you that track.
For me, all I want is to serve your song the best I can and deliver the bottom end that it needs.
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.
I'm Pablo — a Buenos Aires-based multi-instrumentalist and producer with 30+ years of session work, 60+ verified reviews, and credits alongside Randy Brecker, Lenny White, Alvin Chea (Take Six) and the Quincy Jones Celebration Orchestra.
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!
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.
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.
Professional bass player With unique sound and original approach.
15 years as bassist in Midlake. Credits include St. Vincent, John Grant, Sarah Jaffe, and Harp. Solo record Astropsychosis out on Bella Union.
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.
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.
World-class session bassist with over 30 years of professional experience, specializing in complex, high-level productions where musical judgment, precision, and feel matter. Often hired for demanding arrangements involving odd meters, tempo changes, and layered compositions, but I’m just as comfortable delivering tasteful, song-serving bass lines.
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.
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.
Professional studio bassist for 20+ years. Credits include Go West, Sister Sledge, ABC, Paul Young, Kim Wilde
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.
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.
Bass player, reggae producer, jamaican music lover, good vibes and good energy in your songs. Let´s make some music!
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!
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.
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.
From Gorillaz to Birdy to Noisettes, I have played with the best and bring the best with 2 decades worth of 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
Melodic bass lines with groove and taste.
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.
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.
Touring bassist and background vocalist, currently on tour with Kenny Chesney. I would love to work with you on your next project!
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!
Need a pocket-first Nashville bassist who plays for the song? I record tasteful, release-ready electric bass tracks for Americana, country, soul, blues, and pop-rock with credits including Robben Ford, Jenny Lewis, ZAYN, and Mason Ramsey, and Mae Estes.
Professional NYC Electric, Upright, Synth Bassist Producer & Music Director.
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'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.
Bassist for platinum-selling band Filter - ready to bring dynamic, road-tested bass lines to your track.
Hi! My name is Sam and thanks for checking out my profile! I've been a professional Bassist and Vocalist for the last 10 years working with a variety of artists and am now excited to bring my experience and skills to the world of Soundbetter Please check out my showreels and social media to see what I do and I hope to work with you soon!
Professional bassist, composer, and producer, Mathieu Llopart brings groove, precision, and creativity to every project, offering versatile basslines and full production services to elevate your sound.
I am NOT a guitarist, I am a Bass player. I am a professional bassist for over 35 years. I've played live and recorded for many bands of rock, hard rock, prog, heavy metal, pop, and Greek music. I'm currently the bassist of "Emerald Sun", "Sunday Hats", "Sails of Charon", "The Prisoners" (Iron Maiden Tribute) and "Code S" (cover band).
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).
Bassist for Heart, Tracy Chapman, Chuck Prophet, Ann Wilson, Nancy Wilson, Lee Oskar, Penelope Houston, and more, in addition to performing with Peter Gabriel, Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Browne, Eric Clapton, and more.
I have been a member of Steve Earle and The Dukes, and the Chris Robinson Brotherhood, toured and recorded with Rufus Wainwright for a decade and recently played on the 2021 Latin Grammy winning Album "El Pozo Brilliante" by Vicentico. I Produce and Mix from my upstate home studio and GB's Juke Joint in Long Island City NY.
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.
I have touring and recording credits with Bryan Ferry, Dido, George Ezra, M. Ward, Mika, Shane Filan, Ronan Keating, Amy Macdonald, Judie Tzuke, Natalie Imbruglia, Lily Lyons, Shaun Escoffrey and more.
Clients rate SoundBetter Electric Bassists 4.9 / 5.0
on average across 5,174 reviews as of May 19, 2026






































































