About James Crofts

Meet the Professional Bassist

With 24 years of experience, James Crofts is a seasoned bassist renowned for his musical versatility. After honing his skills at The Academy of Contemporary Music, he embarked on a journey with original artists like Rob Reynolds.

James has toured extensively, notably with Bon Giovi and as part of The George Michael Story, showcasing his expertise. In 2025, he shifted focus to teach and mentor aspiring musicians through online lessons, private 1 to 1 lessons andmaster classes held in Guernsey also publishing books.

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Online Bass Lessons

Customized online lessons designed for all skill levels, helping you master the bass guitar at your own pace.

Bass Recording Sessions

Professional recording sessions available for artists in need of a skilled bassist to enhance their tracks.

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Personalized coaching sessions that provide guidance and support in your musical journey, fostering growth and confidence.

This video is a recording of my second YouTube video, published on June 1st, 2017

In this video, I wanted to start to talk and demonstrate the Sims Super Quad Pickups & Ashdown EVO III 900 Head and Ashdown 1x15 Classic Cab using Maroon 5 "Harder To Breathe"

I hope you all enjoy revisiting my old videos before I start recording a series of new videos this year. I hope that you find these old videos interesting and that you join me for the new series of videos that are due to be released soon. Thank you for watching and I look forward to seeing you on the next one!

Note: I'm no longer with Bon Giovi or use Rotossound Stings Im now using Elite Strings from The Bass Centre.

Sims Super - Quad Pickups Videos Revisited - Ep. 8 - Duran Duran's "Girls On Film"

This video is a recording of my second YouTube video, published on May 9th, 2017

In this video, I wanted to start to talk and demonstrate the Sims Super Quad Pickups & Ashdown EVO III 900 Head and Ashdown 1x15 Classic Cab using Maroon 5 "Harder To Breathe"

I hope you all enjoy revisiting my old videos before I start recording a series of new videos this year. I hope that you find these old videos interesting and that you join me for the new series of videos that are due to be released soon. Thank you for watching and I look forward to seeing you on the next one!

Note: I'm no longer with Bon Giovi or use Rotossound Stings Im now using Elite Strings from The Bass Centre.

Sims Super - Quad Pickups Videos Revisited - Ep. 7 - Maroon 5 "Harder To Breathe"

This video is a recording of my second YouTube video, published on May 3rd, 2017

In this video, I wanted to start to talk and demonstrate the Sims Super Quad Pickups & Ashdown EVO III 900 Head and Ashdown 1x15 Classic Cab using Evanescence “Bring Me Back To Life”

I hope you all enjoy revisiting my old videos before I start recording a series of new videos this year. I hope that you find these old videos interesting and that you join me for the new series of videos that are due to be released soon. Thank you for watching and I look forward to seeing you on the next one!

Sims Super-Quad Pickups Videos Revisited - Ep. 6 - Evanescence "Bring Me Back To Life"

This video is a recording of my second YouTube video, published on April 25th, 2017

In this video, I wanted to start to talk and demonstrate the Sims Super Quad Pickups & Ashdown EVO III 900 Head and Ashdown 1x15 Classic Cab using Bon Jovi's “Have A Nice Day”.

I hope you all enjoy revisiting my old videos before I start recording a series of new videos this year. I hope that you find these old videos interesting and that you join me for the new series of videos that are due to be released soon. Thank you for watching and I look forward to seeing you on the next one!

Note: I'm no longer with Bon Giovi or Rotossound Stings Im now using Elite Strings from The Bass Centre.

Sims Super-Quad Pickups Videos Revisited - Ep. 5 - Bon Jovi “Have A Nice Day”

This video is a recording of my second YouTube video, published on April 18th, 2017

In this video, I wanted to start to talk and demonstrate the Sims Super Quad Pickups & Ashdown B-Social using Nickelback’s “This Is How You Remind Me”.

I hope you all enjoy revisiting my old videos before I start recording a series of new videos this year. I hope that you find these old videos interesting and that you join me for the new series of videos that are due to be released soon. Thank you for watching and I look forward to seeing you on the next one!

Sims Super-Quad Pickups Videos Revisited - Ep. 4 - Nickelback “This Is How You Remind Me”

This video is a recording of my second YouTube video, published on April 10th, 2017

In this video, I wanted to start to talk and demonstrate the Sims Super Quad Pickups using Def Leppard Photograph.

I hope you all enjoy revisiting my old videos before I start recording a series of new videos this year. I hope that you find these old videos interesting and that you join me for the new series of videos that are due to be released soon. Thank you for watching and I look forward to seeing you on the next one!

Sims Super-Quad Pickups Videos Revisited - Ep. 3 - Def Leppard Photograph

This video is a recording of my second YouTube video, published on April 3rd, 2017

In this video, I wanted to start to talk and demonstrate the Sims Super Quad Pickups using Rage Against The Machine's "Kill In The Name Of"

I hope you all enjoy revisiting my old videos before I start recording a series of new videos this year. I hope that you find these old videos interesting and that you join me for the new series of videos that are due to be released soon. Thank you for watching and I look forward to seeing you on the next one!

Sims Super-Quad Pickups Videos Revisited - Ep. 2 - Rage Against The Machine's "Kill In The Name Of"

This video is a recording of my very first YouTube video, published on March 27th, 2017. I demonstrate the sounds you can create from Sims Super-Quad Pickups and Enfield Basses as I play two songs from Chess in Concert - Commie Newspapers & Press Conference written by Benny Andersson, Tim Rice, Björn Ulvaeus.

I hope you all enjoy revisiting my old videos before I start recording a series of new videos this year. I hope that you find these old videos interesting and that you join me for the new series of videos that are due to be released soon. Thank you for watching and I look forward to seeing you on the next one!

Sims Super-Quad Pickups Videos Revisited - Episode 1 - Bass Cover From Chess In Concert

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Professional Experience

Bon Giovi

Bon Jovi Tribute

Performed as bassist and contributed to dynamic live performances globally.

ABBA Shows

Abba Tribute

Played bass for international tours, engaging audiences with iconic ABBA hits.

The George Michael Story

George Michael Tribute

Served as bassist and producer, bringing George Michael’s legacy to life in concert.

Transcend Media Group

Original Artists

Collaborated on music production and management projects, enhancing artist visibility and sound.

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