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.

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

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.

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.

Bass Player - 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.

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.

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.

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.

Filter Bass Player - Rotten Bobby

Bassist for platinum-selling band Filter — ready to bring dynamic, road-tested bass lines to your track.

Pop Session Bassplayer - Raphael Jens

Hi, I'm a session bassist with over 5 years of experience, both in the studio and on stage. I specialize in delivering tight, groove-focused bass lines that serve the song and elevate the overall sound. Whether it's laying down tracks in the studio or locking in live with a band, I bring a high level of professionalism and musicality.

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.

Upright Bass & Electric Bass  - 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.

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.

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.

Pro 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Player and Singer - Reggie Hache
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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.

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 !

Pro Bass Player - Marco Bruno
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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.

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.

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.

FANTASTIC REMOTE BASSLINES - Davidbassy
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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

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.

Bass, Producer & 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 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.

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).

Session Bassist, Producer - Jamaal Andrews
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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.

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.

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

Remote bass rec. and mastering - Alberto Rigoni Bassplayer
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Worldwide known Italian bass player with + 25 years of experience and + 40 albums recorded in the last 10 yrs. Featured on the covers of many bass magazines around the world. Pop, rock, hard-rock, metal, ambient or "creative", with all the bass tones you need. Hi-end basses and recording gear. Professional, fast communication and delivery.

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.

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.

Black Music Bassist - Leo Cappi
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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

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 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

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

Session Bassist - Ezequiel Rivas
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Studies in "Escuela de Musica Contemporanea" Argentina (Berklee international Network) between 2009 and 2012.

Session Bassist / Producer  - Jesse Eigen
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15 Years Experience in studio / live bass with top artists & producers all over the world!

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.

Pro Bassist - Will Bigham
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Pittsburgh's most in demand bassist. Known for exceptional groove and melodic sense.

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Gospel Bassist & Guitarist - Kirby D. Trim
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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.

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 Bassplayer/Composer  - Jacopo Marelli
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Professional bassplayer, more than ten years of activity in various music genres and TV appearances, available for bass recording and composition! I Nuovi Eroi, beat generation Il Barbapedana, italian folk acoustic duo Pietro Milani, pop rock Session musician I've a solid background of rock and hard rock music, pop and ska, hip hop and metal.

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, Mixer, Sonic Explorer - Blas Perez
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Session Bassist, Mixing Engineer, and Producer who has worked with many top artists/projects including Dhani Harrison, Big Black Delta, Joe Holmes (Ex-Ozzy), Bill & Ted Face the Music.

Session Bassist - Andy Stoller
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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.

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

Session bassist for you - Dino Fiorenza
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i played with Steve Vai, Malmsteen, Paul Gilbert, Ron Bumblefoot, Jennifer Batten, Prashant Aswani, Andy Timmons, Neil Zaza, Simon Phillips and many more I'm official endorser Markbass, Di Marzio, Gallistrings, Hipshot, Sonuus and Rigotti cables. I write to 2 italian music magazine "Guitar Club" and " Chitarra acustica" I recorded over 150 albums

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 - ilanOnbass
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Groove Bass player

Electric and upright bass - Ken Dow: Bass, Vocals
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Let me bring my 30+ years experience playing upright and electric bass to your project! Quick turnaround, professionally recorded at my home studio.

Multi Instruments / Producer - Rodrigo Zambrano
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A Miami session musician available for recording/ arranging/ producing fretted, fretless bass, any type of guitar, slide guitar, baritone, synths, Rhodes & drums. Bassist for Electric Kif, Roosevelt Collier. Has toured Europe, South America, Africa, and the U.S., performing with national and international artists, Grammy winners and nominees.

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!

Session Bassist & FX Wizard - Al Swainger
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Very experienced creative musician specializing in bass in a wide variety of genres. As happy playing in the pocket funk as unison rock riffs, keeping it simple for classic pop / rock or flamboyant liquid improvs in jazz, r&b or prog rock. Unique FX style where required for an extended sound palette of loops and soundscapes.

Session Bassist - Rami El-Abidin
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Professional bassist with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in bringing songs to life with live bass that supports the music.

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".

Session Bassist - Matt Genereux
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Two time BCCMA award winning bass player for hire!

Low-end Fundamentalist  - Ronald Thieleman
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Former signed freelance bassist available for your track. I can play delicately, or be as heavy handed as you need. I consider myself a curator of vintage tone but adore experimenting and pushing beyond what normal bounds of western music has to offer. Clean DI, Vintage amps, Modern HiFi Distortion, Synthish Under Layers. Anything you'd like.

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