Dan Giles

Session Bassist in London, UK

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Dan is a busy studio and West End musician from London UK. He has recorded in top studios including Abbey Road and currently plays for Hamilton, The Book Of Mormon, Wicked, Moulin Rouge and Abba Voyage in London as well as gigging with a number of artists. Now offering high quality electric and double bass tracks with a 24 hour turnaround.

Hi there, my name is Dan, a pro bass player from London, UK. I play for several West End shows including Hamilton, Wicked, MJ, The Book of Mormon, Moulin Rouge. I also play for the Abba Voyage Show at the Abba Arena. Besides that I tour the UK and internationally with artists and bands in many genres including pop, rock, soul, country, funk and jazz. Credits include Rob Brydon (UK Tour), Twinnie & Kezia Gill.

I feel very strongly that groove, feel and placement are the most important aspects of a bass track, something a computer struggles to recreate. I offer a quick turnaround on tracks recorded at my home studio with discounts for multiple tracks or full albums. I work with you to compose the perfect bass line or sight read a precise part that you have written.

I own some of the most recorded basses in pop history including a vintage Fender 1963 Precision Bass and a 1969 Jazz bass plus a Musicman Stingray and Hofner Beatle Bass along with modern Sadowsky 5-Strings and Fretless as well as an old c1880 German Double Bass. Coupling these with fingerstyle, slap or pick techniques means I can create the exact sound you have in your head.

Please do get in touch to chat more about your particular requirements.

Thanks

Dan

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8 Reviews - 1 Repeat Client

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  1. Review by Jon P.
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    Dan was spot on, first go. Super fast, great performance and recording.

  2. Review by Alex Oberrader
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    Dan delivered outstanding bass for my track. Great communicator. He gave me several takes to choose from and to build my favorite take. Would love to work with you on other songs as well!

  3. Review by Nick "ENAY" Honchar
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    Had a fantastic time working with Dan, a superb musician and easy to work with. Will be back with more work to do ;)

  4. Review by Heart Atlas
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    Dan provided beautifully played takes with incredible precision and nice attention to detail. His communication was good throughout, and he had a very positive attitude.

  5. Review by bradleyatx
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    Another fantastic experience with Dan. He wrote a brand new bassline to an existing track of mine, and the results were outstanding. Definitely one to worth with!

  6. Review by bradleyatx
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    Great experience with Dan! Quick turnaround and ace chops. Very good communication. Will work with again.

  7. Review by Craig J.
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    Dan did a great job. Very helpful with revisions adding professional touches. D.I and Cab option too. Thoroughly recommend.
    Thanks again!

  8. Review by Joe Atkin-Reeves
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    Dan has recorded for a few of my projects and has never failed to get the feel absolutely perfect with impressive technique, and I've never required a revision from him. His suggested basslines always improve on my original ideas. His range of equipment is impressive, and he's used it all to deliver the colours and sounds I want for a variety of tracks. Cannot recommend him enough.

Terms Of Service

Every project is different but I aim to have your tracks back within 24-48 hours.

GenresSounds Like
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Gear Highlights
  • Noble Tube DI
  • Quad Cortex
  • Focusrite
  • Cali 76 Compressor
  • 1963 Fender Precision Bass
  • 1972 Fender Jazz Bass
  • Musicman Stingray
  • Hofner Beatle Bass
  • Moog Sub 37
  • Musicman Fretless
  • Sadowsky Jazz 5
  • Aguilar Amps
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