Freddie The Bassist

Freddie Draper is a professional Bass Player performing, recording and collaborating with a number of acts, artists and writers. Freddie enjoys playing all genres including Rock, Jazz, Soul, Funk, Disco, Prog, R&B, Musical Theatre and Classical.

In addition to Electric Bass Guitar, Freddie is also a  Double Bass player working with groups, ensembles and orchestras, playing original compositions and covers. His sight reading skills are a bonus in both performing and recording environments. 

Freddie is also a trained singer and provides Vocals in a number of collaborations -  regularly providing both lead and backing vocals for a variety of projects, including Function Bands, Tribute Shows and Original Artists.

When off the road, Freddie is particularly passionate about instrument design and contemporary music technology. He is constantly finding new ways to utilise effects pedals and peripherals with his basses. Aside from building his own instruments, he also works closely as a product developer for British Acoustic Bass company Gillett Guitars. Freddie proudly endorses Cosmic Ears, Darkglass Electronics and Tech 21 pedals. 

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