UK Session Guitarist
Looking for a guitarist for your band, recording session or tour?
Joe has a wealth of experience gained over 20+ years of performing 1000’s of gigs ranging from grass root level venues all the way to arenas.
Hear My Guitar Work – Audio Samples
Professional electric, acoustic, and lead tracks – click play below:
SERVICES
- Live UK Session Guitarist – Electric & Acoustic Guitar
- Remote Recording – Electric & Acoustic Guitar
- Guitar Editing/Comping
- Guitar Arrangements
- Recorded Guitar For TV Licensing and Syncs
- Guitar For Theatre Show Productions – Recording and Live
- Dry Stems Recording (option to add plugins in post production)
- Guitar Score Creation (Sibelius)
- Sight Reading + Transcription (Sibelius)
- Music tech set up adviser
- Drums + Bass programming
- Backing track + midi programming (Cue’s + Midi changes)
- Vocal Recording
Recent Performance Credits
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- 2025 – Present — Musical Director, Show Programmer & Session Guitarist for Mike Woodhams (Britain’s Got Talent Finalist)
- 2025 — Session guitarist for Scout Willis at Glastonbury Pop Up Hotel 2025
- 2023 – Present — Roland Global (V-Drums) — Recording marketing material and appearing in promotional videos
Remote Recording
Wherever you are in the world, Joe can record professional guitar stems for your song using his home studio set up.
If you’re an artist, producer, composer, sound designer or musical director, Joe can adapt his recording process to meet your projects requirements.
How It Works
Send over your song/memo, how many guitar tracks you require & any reference guitar sounds. Joe will then record a rough take and send over via WhatsApp or email for your approval. If you require any guitar arrangement ideas, Joe will gladly provide some suggestions.
Once you’re happy with the guitar parts, 50% of the agreed fee is required to start work on the project. Joe will then record and edit a guitar track for you and send over via we transfer as a 24 Bit WAV file.
If you require any revisions or amendments Joe will record this for you.
**Complimentary Zoom call included if you wish to proceed with the session”
Electric Guitar
£160
4 HOUR DAY
Includes Editing x 2 Revisions
Amp Sounds + Dry Stems Available
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Acoustic Guitar
£300
8 HOUR DAY
Includes Editing x 2 Revisions
All Recorded via Neumann TLM 102
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Lead Guitar
£160
4 HOUR DAY
Includes Editing x 2 Revisions
Amp Sounds + Dry Stems Available
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Frequently Asked Questions
You send me your track (or a rough memo), details on the guitar parts needed, and any reference sounds/styles. I’ll record a quick rough take and send it over (via WhatsApp or email) for your feedback and approval. If you’d like arrangement ideas, I’m happy to suggest some.
Once you’re happy with the direction, a 50% deposit secures the work. I then record, edit, and deliver the final tracks via WeTransfer. A complimentary Zoom call is included if you’d like to discuss the project in more detail.
Rates are project-dependent but typically start from:
• Acoustic Guitar tracks: from £40 per hour
• Electric/Rhythm Guitar tracks: from £40 per hour
• Lead/Solo Guitar tracks: from £40 per hour
Complex arrangements, multiple layers, or urgent deadlines may increase the fee. Contact me for a custom quote based on your specific needs.
All final tracks are delivered as high-quality 24-bit WAV files, bounced from 0dB with clean headroom.
Dry (DI) stems are available on request for electric guitar parts. Processed/amped sounds are also provided as separate stems where relevant.
Two rounds of revisions are included in the standard fee to ensure you’re completely happy with the parts. Additional revisions can be arranged if needed.
Yes – I always provide a complimentary rough take (or multiple ideas if requested) for your approval before any payment or final recording begins. This ensures we’re aligned on the vision from the start.
I work in a treated professional home studio with high-end gear including:
• Acoustic recordings via Neumann TLM 102 and other premium condensers
• Electric guitar through quality amp modelling (Neural DSP, UAD plugins) and real amps when needed
• High-end interfaces and converters for pristine 24-bit capture
I’m happy to discuss specific signal chains or plugin choices to match your desired tone.
Testimonials
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Session Guitar Player For Hire
Joe Badger is a Session guitarist based near London. He started his journey in original bands when he was 14, writing and recording songs whilst taking regular guitar lessons. His first original band recorded and released 5 E.PS as well as touring nationally.
Fast forward 20 years Joe has been performing and recording regularly with signed and unsigned artists as well as Musical Directing corporate cover band Xcaliber.
Alongside his busy live schedule, Joe records professional session guitar tracks from his home studio, working with producers, artists, and sound designers around the world. Whether you need beautiful acoustic textures, tight rock rhythms, blistering solos, or epic lead lines, Joe can bring your songs to life—both on stage and in the studio.
Check out Joe’s Audio Samples here
