Bass Players for Hire in South Africa

Browse 98 professional bass players available for hire in South Africa. These skilled bassists and bass guitarists have received 64 reviews from real clients, maintaining an average rating of 5 out of 5.

From wedding ceremonies to corporate events, find experienced musicians who provide the rhythmic foundation your event needs. These bassists offer competitive rates starting from R1,650, with an average price of R5,500.

Of the 98 suppliers listed here, 8 are based in South Africa. The other 90 are willing to travel there.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 64 reviews of Bass Players
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The Rocketeers are a funky duo from Johannesburg, performing popular hits.

South Africa

Johannesburg, Gauteng

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We are a jazz duo performing jazz/pop for restaurant audiences

South Africa

Johannesburg, Gauteng

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Maskandi Artist, african music and african dance

South Africa

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

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Solo vocalist, Backing vocalist, Bass guitarist that does Pop, Jazz & RnB covers

South Africa

Johannesburg, Gauteng

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Musician & Music Facilitor

South Africa

Johannesburg, Gauteng

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I am a solo bassist with a debut album out. I do original and cover music.

South Africa

Pretoria, Gauteng

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Book from R5000 (ZAR)

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Multi-instrumentalist and singer, known for captive and soulful performances

South Africa

Cape Town, Western Cape

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The Project performs South African jazz favs as well as Peter's own compositions

South Africa

Cape Town, Western Cape

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Willing to travel to South Africa

Based outside South Africa, nearest first

Live Band For Corporate And Social Events

United Arab Emirates

Dubai

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I am a professional bass guitarist. I do lots of jazz, reggae, RnBs, Gospel

United Arab Emirates

Dubai

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Book from $300 (USD)

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Bass Guitar and Double Bass player in practically all genres

Israel

Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv

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Book from $400 (USD)

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Good show for concerts, festivals,weddings, from from blues soul funk trio.

Turkey

Antalya

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Book from €1200 (EUR)

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36 year old musician, 20+ years of experience, educator and session bass player!

Italy

Palermo, Sicily

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Book from €100 (EUR)

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Freelance bassplayer all style

Morocco

Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat

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Singing and playing double bass

Greece

Thessaloníki, Central Macedonia

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Hire Bass Players in South Africa

Bass guitarists in South Africa provide the essential low-end foundation that transforms good music into great performances. These professional musicians bring technical expertise and years of experience to weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations.

Bass Player Services

Musicians offer flexible services ranging from solo bass performances for intimate gatherings to full band collaborations for larger celebrations. Many bassists specialise in multiple styles, smoothly transitioning from classical pieces during ceremony music to contemporary hits for reception entertainment.

Bass Player Pricing

Rates for bass players in South Africa range from about R1,650 to R18,500+, with an average cost of R5,500. Rates reflect the musician's experience, the length of the event and equipment requirements, and a bassist based closer to your venue will often quote less for travel.

How much does it cost to hire Bass Players in South Africa?

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fromR1,650ZAR
Average price
fromR5,500ZAR
High price
fromR18,500ZAR

The average price is R5,500 (ZAR), with most priced from R1,650 to R18,500+. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 32 enquiries for Bass Players at events in South Africa, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 10 November 2026.

Typical first reply
Within six hours
62% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About four weeks
50% enquire less than a month before the event

Reviews of Bass Players available in South Africa

5/5 from 64 reviews
Photo of The Journey The Journey "Highly recommended musician... Respect to this individual and the professionalism. Matured on his craft and discipline. Respect to you,sir" Based in Pretoria, Gauteng Coby Manuels Photo of The Rocketeers The Rocketeers "Delivered a fantastic performance for our wedding, absolutely made the event !" Based in Johannesburg, Gauteng John Wood - Wedding Photo of Jamez juke Jamez juke "*Review of JamezJuke – 702 Afternoons Unplugged (12 September)* It was an absolute pleasure hosting JamezJuke on our Unplugged session on 702 Afternoons with Relebogile. From the start, he was professional, responsive, and provided all the information we requested promptly. He arrived on time for both his interview and performance, which made the experience seamless and enjoyable. His acoustic performance was nothing short of soulful and beautiful a true reflection of his artistry and talent. JamezJuke is a gifted young musician with a bright future ahead, and it was wonderful to share his music with our listeners." Based in Cape Town, Western Cape Pachida - Radio station Photo of Mudemude maskandi artist Mudemude maskandi artist "Awesome work from the artist so professional and well organized" Based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Zweli - Pulp productions Photo of Mistura Fina Mistura Fina "James and Deb were incredible throughout the wedding afternoon. Communication was seamless from beginning to end, and their high level of professionalism made the entire process very easy for both me as a wedding planner and the couple. On top of that, they are both incredibly friendly, warm and genuinely lovely people to work with! They provided a wonderful service on site, including professional equipment and setup, along with beautiful music that made the afternoon truly special. Both the couple and their guests enjoyed it so much! Their music is something unique, not something you hear every day, and it added such a lovely atmosphere to the celebration. A big recommendation to anyone looking to add a special touch to their wedding day! Thank you!" Based in Algarve, Faro, Portugal 31st October 2026 Miguel Kel de Melo - Wedding Photo of NoNi Trio NoNi Trio "NoNi Trio gave a wonderful, graceful, and elegant performance at our wedding. Their music created exactly the warm, sophisticated atmosphere we had hoped for, and their set was one of the most memorable parts of our celebration. They were exceptionally professional, friendly, kind, and accommodating throughout the planning process. In advance of the wedding, they coordinated directly with our DJ and sound engineer to ensure that all sound-equipment requirements were sorted smoothly. They also discussed the setlist with us clearly and thoughtfully, including many of our favourite classics by Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Sarah Vaughan, Peggy Lee, Louis Armstrong, and more. They went above and beyond by working with a friend of ours—a backing vocalist and songwriter—who had composed a song especially for us. NoNi Trio helped incorporate her performance into their set, making the moment feel especially personal and meaningful. It was an absolute pleasure working with NoNi Trio from start to finish. We would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for beautiful, high-quality live jazz for a wedding or special event." Translated from French Based in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France 20th August 2026 Joyce Chow & Justin Tsui - Private Wedding

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for bass players on Gig Heaven is R5,500, with rates ranging from R1,650 to R18,500+. Cost depends on the length of the session, the style of music and whether the player is performing solo, as part of a duo or sitting in with an existing group. Many bass players are proficient on both electric and upright bass, offering flexibility for different event styles.

Many clients book bass players for jazz events, studio sessions, corporate functions and live performances, as well as to join an existing function band as a session musician. Bass players provide the rhythmic foundation for a wide range of musical styles and are often booked to join an existing band or ensemble.

The bass players on Gig Heaven cover a wide range of genres including jazz, funk, rock, pop, soul, blues and Latin. Many bass players are proficient on both electric bass and upright (double) bass, offering different sounds to suit the style of the event.

Most bass players bring their own instrument and amplifier. For larger venues, a direct input (DI) box may be used to connect to the main PA system. It is advisable to discuss any specific equipment or sound requirements with the performer before the event.

Yes, either add suppliers to your favourites and contact them all at once, or use the find a supplier wizard.

Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% booking fee to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

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