Danny Knapp is a Southern California session bass guitarist available for in-studio and remote session bass recording. Additionally, he works with artists anywhere in the world and delivers a clean, mix-ready track.Whether you need bass tracks for an EP, a single, or a full album, he delivers a performance built around your song rather than a generic take.
He offers prompt turnaround and clear communication. His active performance schedule — 90+ shows a year across a dozen active projects — keeps his playing sharp year-round, so every remote session bass recording arrives tight and ready to drop into your mix.
“If there was ever a ‘Pro’s’ Pro, I’ve found him… No matter what style, setting, or scenario I throw at him he always brings an A+ professionalism and absolutely crushes the gig.”
— Rich Zahniser, Producer/Engineer, The Hippos, The Goodwin Club
“Danny is not only a polished professional, but also a tremendous vibe on stage… His studio and recording talents will leave you in awe of what this Melonhead can come up with and accomplish during a session!”
— Saint Saunt, Singer/Songwriter, Producer
How It Works
For in-studio sessions: Contact Danny via the contact form to schedule a session at a southern California studio.
For remote session bass recording, send reference tracks, a rough mix (with or without click), and notes on tone and feel. Turnaround is typically 2 business days depending on the season.
Danny records from his own professional remote setup and delivers stems via file transfer.
What You Get
DI and miked cabinet options, 4-string and 5-string electric bass, fretless bass, with careful attention to performance and tone shaping on every take. Every bass recording is tracked at high sample rates and can delivered dry and reamp-ready, so your engineer has full control of the mix.
Genres
Rock, pop, metal, Latin, funk, tribute productions, and crossover genres.
Gear
As an officially endorsed bass artist for Sandberg Guitars, S.I.T. Strings, Schroeder Cabinets, and Pig Hog Cables, Danny’s studio rig is built for clarity, punch, and mix-ready tone. His primary instrument is a Sandberg California VM5, paired with a Kemper Profiler for reliable, repeatable tone across every remote session bass recording.
Rates
Day rates and per-song session rates available on request. Discounts are available for multi-song projects and EPs.
Danny is a professional session bassist, and he is available as a session bass player for hire across Southern California, with remote session bass recording available worldwide.
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