About these Bass Players

Whether it's on a temporary or permanent basis, the Last Minute Musicians directory has 9 bass players for you to choose from. A great bass player will add groove to your band, and work with the drummer to form a solid rhythm section.

"Great bass players are hard to find and they make a huge difference to a band. We asked Jim to dep for us at short notice and he was amazing..... For any genre of song to sound good, the bass guitarist needs to be a “rock-solid groove machine” and he certainly lived up to that! Everyone in the band was super impressed and what’s more, he was sooooo nice to work with. No hesitation in recommending Jim in a heartbeat, fab guy all-round!"

Alison's review of James Bryan

Ideal for:

Whether you are planning to record an album, EP or single, a session bass player will be a great addition to your band. Equally, if you've got a live show or tour planned, then hiring a bass player will be a brilliant way to add new depth to your sound.

When booking Bass Players:

Hiring a bass player can be a tough decision - you want someone who's reliable, talented and professional. The best way to guarantee these qualities is by watching their promotional material and reading the reviews on their Last Minute Musicians profile.

Prices for Bass Players

Each musicians' day rate is set by them, and will vary from person to person. Most will charge somewhere between £80 to £150 for a recording session and around £100 to £200 a gig, depending on the type of work offered. Depending on the project, some musicians may charge for travel and so to find bass players near to you, use the "advanced search" feature.

About Bass Guitarists:

Although often overlooked, the bass guitar is fundamental in almost all modern popular music. Some of the musicians in this category will play the upright double bass, fretless bass guitar and the acoustic or electric bass guitar, and which one you are after will often depend upon the style of music. Some popular manufacturers of bass guitars include Fender Basses | Warwick | Rickenbacker Bass Guitars and some of our favourite bass players are John Patituci, Pino Paladino, John Entwhistle, Jaco Pastorius and James Jameson.

The Bass Players featured on this page are all members of the LastMinuteMusicians.com entertainment directory. Use the refine section at the top of this page to find acoustic or electric bassists close to you for recording sessions or gigs/concerts. Simply choose a county or enter a post code into the "available in" box to refine the listings to your local area. Click the "visit listing" button to see the full profiles of the individual acoustic or electric Bass Players. With over 3300 active listings you are sure to find the perfect entertainer, musician, band or entertainment service to make your event just perfect. Don`t forget you can use our online chat (below) to get instant help with your booking.