Rob Ellis

Bio / CV

Rob is a freelance bassist and teacher working in and around London and Berkshire. Since completing his studies in 2016, Rob now works as a freelance bassist, playing functions, shows and various recording sessions. Also a passionate music tutor, Rob is currently teaching at various institutions, notably ACM and The Rock Project.

Current gig/show(s)

MD and bassist for Reuben Gray (BGT 2017) 

Bassist and regular MD for the Itchy Feet House Band. 

General function/dep work around the UK

Notable musicians/bands/shows you have played for/with/in?

Lisa Canny Truly Ford (The Voice 2017) The Fabulous Hurricanes Charlotte Campbell David Pear (Deadly Circus Fire)

Which model Overwater bass do you play?

I play a Scott Devine J series bass with a few custom options, notably P-J pickups, birds-eye maple neck/fretboard, chrome hardware and the white gloss finish.

Why do you choose to play Overwater basses?

My first experience of Overwater was playing a couple of Phil Mann’s basses (a Progress and a J-series) while I was studying. I tried one of the SDJ basses at the London Bass Guitar Show in 2016, and from then on I was sold, I  got in touch with the team shortly afterwards and they created my ‘dream’ bass. A few years down the line, the bass has never let me down. I find the playability, versatility and sound to be second to none, and can’t recommend Overwater highly enough to anyone else.

How long have you owned an Overwater bass?

I received my Overwater in January 2017