12-string BASS sounds MASSIVE

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[@CharlesBerthoud]

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[@buncharandomness7693]

Totally dude that 12 string is KICKASS

[@samdipatro3421]

hi Charles, do you play the Chapman stick ?

[@dahawk8574]

Absolutely phenomenal bass solo!

[@sat1241]

Great playing, great sounding instrument I would like to hear you do a song that is laid back trippy funk with a little bit of effects on the bass, slight lo-fi neo-soul hip hop a full song between 2.5-3 minutes maybe with some background vocals Something with no virtuoso stuff. That's the challenge. I think you could do it, write something with a groove so good it wouldn't need any virtuoso playing. To make it work maybe collaborate with producer, something with a great drum track on it and other supporting elements You underestimate your composing abilities. Also like your country playing I think you could have hit songs if you would collaborate with some vocalists and write the songs, maybe EP length mainly one style at a time, say 5--6 songs. If you prefer the technical direction I think the solo thing is good but it is limited Jaco had some of his best moments with Weather Report and Pat Metheny Playing with other great musicians elevates you . I would like to hear you collaborate with a drummer like Thomas Lang or the youtube drummer El Estepario Siberiano

[@EujenSandu]

Displate looks awesome, but they don't deliver to Russia, or to anywhere except the U.S., really :\

[@mcnasty]

the intro to jeremy by pearl jam would sound sick with this bass

[@icey_doggo3691]

damn mcnasty what a welcome suprise, and yeah there would be no other match

[@ATaleOfTwoSissies]

Um excuse what are you doing here

[@themundanesin3061]

HOW’D YOU GET HERE?

[@DARKNESS-ko8tl]

In fairly certain Jeremy was recorded with a 12 stringer

[@johanbertelsen8412]

​​@@DARKNESS-ko8tl it was. A Dean Rhapsody 12 string to be exact

[@psychodelian]

I swear most of these demos have better music than most of the stuff out there

[@j-5105]

True

[@trippvogel1781]

Very true!

[@ky.kernel9852]

Word!

[@sundowner5491]

Fr

[@merylymal6441]

The best music and musicians have never been heard until now and the future..things have and are changing.

[@thecrazy1342]

I want to see a song with both this and Ichika Nito's 14 string guitar now

[@dragox1135]

What about davies 50+ string bass

[@alexandrebelair4360]

@@dragox1135 Doesn't sound actually good.

[@professorstokes6596]

Maybe add Bob Culbertson and his Chapman stick to the group too.

[@user-cb7ms2qe2d]

Полный восторг от звучания и от мастерства исполнителя. Бас дает столько " мяса", что один заменяет группу. Класс!! 😊👍

[@MrGoshka1]

Музыка классная!

[@evgenidementjev2324]

На самом деле ни в одной группе такой бас не нужен

[@MrGoshka1]

@@evgenidementjev2324 Билли Шихан улыбнулся. Да и много других.

[@evgenidementjev2324]

@@MrGoshka1 Этот чел как раз предпочитает играть сольно, а не в группе и на нормальном 4-хструнном басу.

[@MrGoshka1]

@@evgenidementjev2324 Мы о чём говорим? Если вы под "басом" имели в виду не "линию баса", а конкретно инструмент, то он и в группе нормально звучать будет. Было бы желание. Если про Билли Шихана речь вести, и где и как он играет, то он играл и в Talas, и сейчас играет в Mr. Big, в группе Стива Вая и ещё в нескольких группах. Не только сольно. Пусть и на 4-струнном басу, я в курсе, что он на других не играет.

[@GregHillmy4re]

In 1968 way before your gift was born, I learned to play an electric fretless bass before. That wasn't heard of that I know of. I thought myself to play the guitar with a missing left index finger. You are gifted. I can't play anymore because of hand issues. But you bring tears to my eyes with your unbelievable talent. Thank you so much for sharing this gift you have. Beautiful. I would love to see you play the fretless electric bass.

[@Ethan-yi8dk]

He has played the fretless bass! Search "CharlesBerthoud fretless bass" on youtube and you’ll find a couple amazing performances!

[@GregHillmy4re]

@@Ethan-yi8dk Thanks that was great.

[@vladimirolujic6637]

Talent + 10000000000000000000 hours of practice

[@likesrush]

I'm on here trying to find the hour long video I watched yesterday but I guess I'm not familiar enough with KZbin. I finally found something worth watching and that's Chris B. on bass. Where can I find all his videos in one place? Help me out please.

[@super_nova9999]

imagine how insane that bass would sound with a chorus pedal...

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Haha and maybe a couple of octave pedals while you're at it 🤣

[@itsjustme8947]

@@CharlesBerthoud So? What are you waiting for?? DO IT! I'm still waiting for you to put your spin on some of Mark King's work. Please? A simple request from an old man...

[@super_nova9999]

@@CharlesBerthoud Sure lmao

[@theimacman]

Pretty sure that is exactly what Jeff Ament did with his bassline for Pearl Jam's "Jeremy".

[@urielfranciscofloreslozano5149]

@@itsjustme8947 lol

[@rafaelchavencolongo5711]

As a guitar player i can say that this sounds ridiculously good...

[@Rasmustheforest]

as a man with a Danish name, i wonder why it matters that you play guitar?

[@I.A_Khutso]

As a man who loves to read comments, I absolutely have nothing to do with this comment section.

[@DodgeThatAttack]

as a man who studies computer science, i can tell you it secretly is very relevant

[@knastera]

So that's why King's X always has a distinct bass sound.

[@Ravelle17]

dUg also runs two channels simultaneously-a cleaner tone for lower frequencies and a heavily distorted tone for higher frequencies: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJOsi5SNnM2Ieqc

[@russellcohen640]

Stunning (as usual) The skill is phenomenal. Not just the playing, but the arrangement, everything about it. Amazing music from an amazing musician.

[@conorjordan784]

The lord of the low end

[@thesunreport]

Agreed. 🙂

[@joshua2400]

Jesus the good healer loves you my friends

[@voornaam3191]

Why doesn't this comment AMAZE me?

[@aaronbrooks7132]

Deep funk

[@TheShnitzel]

PLEASE expand all these short "concept" songs into full pieces and release them as an album!! These bits are SO GOOD!

[@ekfagerland0247]

Yes, please!

[@JeremyWest210]

Yeah especially this one it’s so good I need it in my playlist

[@harybertmeia242]

I would really pay for it

[@deanlawson6880]

Wow that's Incredible! I've never even HEARD of a 12-string Bass! Such amazing Bass playing!! Amazing!!

[@icin4d]

Cheap Trick's bassist has been playing one since the 80s I believe. Although not quite as artfully as this demo.

[@rocketpigrecords3719]

Cheap Trick, also 8 string on practically any Life Sex & Death song. Legend has it Geezer used 8 string, but I couldn't point you to a track.

[@Bertanerny]

Pearl Jam use one at the start of Jeremy

[@anomymouse5043]

King's X bass player used a 12-string bass a lot in their older albums. Check songs: 'I Pretend', 'Out of the Silent Planet, 'Black the Sky' etc. That bass is signature bass of Dug Pinnick from King's X.

[@TY-js9lk]

Tuning nightmare but it sounds beautiful

[@mr.logicpants2835]

Oh yes. My Hamer 12 string laughs at me when I finally get it in tune. 😂

[@LingLingsDistantRelative]

It's sound is so unique and kind of...fuzzy? Pretty awesome

[@bentonchiez]

It does. Thanks to Jack White and his immense use of octaves and fuzz. No but seriously I sgree

[@LardyMongusHunnter]

Listen to pulling teeth (Anesthesia) for fuzz

[@Hndsmstrngr1]

Cheap Trick's bass player Tom Petersen's been using a 12-string bass since the 70s and it's the nature of the instrument have that sound intone pre effect wise

[@joeh858]

more strings vibrating = more fuzz

[@michaelpaulos420]

You fooled me! I thought you were gonna play some soundscapes and you drop right down into that funky stuff I love. Thanks Charles; another great video. We got the Funk -Bootsy

[@stephen_lamonica_bass_covers]

Love that you are playing a Doug “Dug” Pinnick model! King’s X is criminally underrated and have influenced so many popular musicians and bands

[@frankiiemermaid1127]

Thank you!!! Truly amazing those guys. Hope this somehow gets them more exposure

[@garyrasberryjr.552]

I just noticed that as well. I've been testifying about King's X for years.

[@jeffffro7674]

@@frankiiemermaid1127 Ive been playing Bass for over 30 years and have not heard of them till now......I am going to their site right this second!!! Whether I but something or not, there's your wish for some exposure......🤙

[@joshua2400]

Jesus adores you all :" )

[@alphagt62]

I saw them live in a small club in Richmond VA, they were so awesome! I was a big fan before that, and so was everyone else, everybody in the bar knew all the words. It was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen a few. Not to mention I have all of Kings X CD’s! There’s like 24 of them. I got them all at once used on eBay, so much great music.

[@c.vanlalnghaka4984]

Your creativity level is beyond insane. Every of your content puts a smile on my face🔥🔥

[@CharlesBerthoud]

That's great to hear!

[@Y2Knostalgia2000]

That’s only a Bass-ic amount of strings.

[@eggsaladsamich7396]

Egg

[@gabrielespinoza5269]

@@eggsaladsamich7396 salad

[@maplewood5552]

I completely agree with you

[@Doomzdayxx]

Damn, my dude. It takes a talent like you to make bring this beast to it's full potential. Bravo.

[@ba3audiovisualartist66]

I just ordered and now have in my possession a knock off 12 string bass from China. And I have to say that after decades of watching Cheap Trick, King's X, Pearl Jam, etc., I can safely say that what is going on in this video is extraordinary. The hand strength and the accuracy of both hands to play such an unruly instrument with such clarity and precision is nothing short of virtuosic. I'm speechless. Well done!

[@watchbozotv9153]

Just sounds like bass and guitar playing in unison. Insane sound

[@TheCSJones]

That's basically what it is.

[@jerrykinnin7941]

They combined a twin neck into one neck. SOOO 😎

[@NealVan]

Charles, I can’t begin to say how much I simply love the fact you’re playing a dUg Pinnick model 12-string. He and I used to play Hamer Chapparal USA 12s, but he got a deal. I have been very lucky to have opened for King’s X a few times when they were touring through NJ back in the 1990s. Such terrific people, incredible players and composers! I hope dUg gets to see his model 12 being used in a manner not thought of previously. Way to hit a hike run again! Yes, I KNOW how difficult physically it is to play a 12 and you’ve mastered it far beyond everyone. Look for me if you wish a the cover of 12-string Bassist magazine in 2007-2008. I share the cover with a skilled female 12 string bassist.

[@MattKrogmeier]

Doug has seen it and posted it to his Facebook page!

[@jowlorenz9555]

@@MattKrogmeier it's cool when artists DIG other artists taking their own stuff to new levels and directions !

[@rickc2102]

Ah, now I get the 12th fret marker. I guess in a trio the octave strings would come in mighty handy.

[@NealVan]

@@rickc2102 If you’ve never heard King’s X play as a band, I recommend these few album titles to give you and idea of their musicality and excellence from the mid-late 1990s. The albums are rock meets Beatles Out Of The a silent Planet, Gretchen Goes To Nebraska & Faith, Hope, Love. Much heavier rock album is Dogman. It continues from here, but I’d suggest just the live performance albums/DVDs. This is what three people can do who all write and sing amazingly separate and together.

[@rickc2102]

@@NealVan i had Out of the Silent Planet as a kid, they and Soundgarden were my drop D refuge

[@robertshrewsbury2891]

My recollection, on seeing this come up again, was I remembered I really liked it. Yep. Still stands true.

[@LukeTalbot]

I come back to this video every few weeks or so, just because I need it in my life.

[@downhillnut2273]

Yeah he's got a few I come back to and it instantly puts me in a better mood...

[@user-ek1du5xw9c]

Молодец! Басист виртуоз! И так чисто исполнил, а как классно звучит инструмент

[@lettuce7378]

the 12 string actually kind of fixes the common issue of bass being hard to hear in the mix. The high strings on each course give a good midrange kick.

[@abstracyellow1766]

Bass being hard to hear isn’t really an issue bc it’s to feel majority of the time. It has it’s own role in the mix that is not really to be heard like guitars

[@charles.h5858]

@@abstracyellow1766 I thoroughly disagree with that. I don’t think bass is only meant to support the guitar, just compliments it.

[@slipknot9733]

i can never hear the bass in pretty much every song and i too would love more enunciation like the 12 string provides!

[@lred1383]

The problem isn't the bass, it's the fact that it's mixed so low that you could remove the bass track and most people wouldn't even notice

[@mcspaddin]

@@lred1383 it's also a speaker quality thing. listening on your phone? no bass at all. in a car? more bass. in a room with a legit sub? yes.

[@artemismythos5112]

This looks so insanely difficult to play. You're so amazing!

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Yeah it's pretty tough, especially tapping 😬

[@buncharandomness7693]

@@CharlesBerthoud dude how hard is it to tune that thing??!!

[@CharlesBerthoud]

@@buncharandomness7693 It takes a while but it's not terrible, probably coz Schecter is a great brand. If a cheap 12-string bass existed, it would probably be a nightmare to keep in tune!

[@davidblalock9945]

Truth be told, nothing is out of reach, if you put in the time practice and patience.

[@philippinchenlove4414]

@@CharlesBerthoud i can imagine

[@drconstantinmartiniuc4250]

Such yong and very talented musician with perfect taste !!! Bravo !

[@Duh6666666]

Always incredible! One of my ex-bass players had an 8-string bass and he could rock out like crazy,

[@slithery9291]

When I saw the title I was expecting 6 doubled-up strings. I never even knew that 4 tripled was a thing. As awesome as always Charles :)

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Neither did I until I saw this one 🤣

[@mykeday]

@@CharlesBerthoud what are they tuned to?

[@kcnole]

@@CharlesBerthoud you should give King's X a listen. That's Dugs signature bass and they are amazing.

[@rairai255]

@@mykeday EeeAaaDdeGgg if he left it standard

[@jonbongjovi1869]

Tom Petersson of CHEAP TRICK invented this, in the late 1970s! 8 wasn't enough!

[@theimacman]

Jeff Ament played a 12 string on such Pearl Jam hits as "Jeremy", but he never played it like you just did. haha

[@ptkelly80]

Tom Petersson used one in Cheap Trick.

[@ExtraDog]

Dug Pinnick of King's X plays one so often Schecter made him a signature 12 string bass.

[@theimacman]

@@ExtraDog I believe that is the actual model Charles is playing in this video. :)

[@paultaylor6873]

What I always think of with 12 stringed bass

[@mikemorrisonmusic]

No one plays like Charles, lol.

[@carlcushmanhybels8159]

Yes!! Any recordings with 12 String Bass? The piece you just played would be good.

[@hi-five4960]

Your skills keep consistently impressing everyone, but I appreciate how you're always keeping things fresh. You've only been this famous for a bit, but it seems you got the mechanics of KZbin very quickly. You don't fall back on your skills, you keep surprising and innovating. I hope you can keep it going, I'm really impressed.

[@alexraye5860]

Lol. Everybody get a load of this backhanded compliment shit!!

[@hi-five4960]

@@alexraye5860 hauhrgh?

[@ChristianSandviknes]

@@alexraye5860 I love your confidence in being completely wrong. (THAT was a backhanded compliment) (I still love you though)

[@cryzz0n]

Goose bumps. I knew these existed, but never consciously heard one. It's like the crème Brulé of bass tones. Thanks, Charles!

[@justinkennedy3004]

You didn't know goosebumps existed? And if you think they sound crazy wait til you feel em!

[@flatplaneoregon4605]

If you haven't already.. Check out harp guitars

[@mrsleep0000]

Check out Cheap Trick, Tom Petersson plays a 12 string on almost every song.

[@paulbsteele67]

@@mrsleep0000 Cheap Trick is awesome. Also the first 12 sting bass was built in ‘77 for him by Hamer Guitars.

[@notahotshot]

@@justinkennedy3004 "Goose bumps. *I knew these existed.* " *"I. knew. these. existed."* 🤔 I totally get how you could think that them saying they knew they existed means they didn't know they existed.

[@mlbreel]

That’s was really fun to watch and to listen to. Thank you.

[@Laurgal5]

You are SO awesome! You make me appreciate bass so much more .

[@zebulonswearingen4607]

I’m not kidding: this is The most funky thing I’ve heard. I enjoyed the performance and how you made it sound like a high-end ‘90’s keyboard mixed with a regular 4-string electric bass-guitar. Some of it might be that natural ringing echoed harmonic sound made by it being a 12-string. Some of it is your talent and interesting approach to this vid. No matter what I think of it, I like it. Funk on!

[@magnuslikestanks6044]

That intro tapping section is one of the coolest things I've ever heard coming from a bass guitar

[@c.m5043]

It has been stuck in my head for months. Trying to figure out what sound this is from. I swear it is like a Justin Bieber song or something!!

[@julesgemini9812]

Not sure what just happened or how it’s even possible but that’s was absolutely phenomenal to observe while you were making it look musical 🤜🏻🤛🏻Dug would give a hug

[@ToIsleOfView]

Wow! just a wonderful sound. Your note selection, percussion plucking and timing are superb. keep it up.

[@nilsgerstenberger]

ain't really a bass person, so "bass only" isn't really a thing for me, BUT the intro (00:09 - 00:23) is one of the most beautiful melodies i've heared in a long time the harmonics are just perfect

[@dperk001]

If I were a kid, I'd have posters of you on my wall and I would be learning bass. You are just pure badass!

[@macronencer]

I'm 58, and even I'm thinking of putting posters of him on my wall and learning bass.

[@alphathealphiliate]

*displates

[@Walker-cw3ms]

Какой шикарный звук! Ну это наверное профессиональный басс для студийной работы. Замучаешься же его настраивать

[@RicardoTorres-px4is]

Just amazing!!! The site just came I don't know how but now I am subscribed. Felicidades!!

[@ericm1373]

Charles, the way you play these insane high skill compositions, and yet manage to make them so musical and genuinly great to listen to, it's amazing.

[@brattyneet1571]

Man, the talent of this bloke is out of this world. This track reminds me of a rock song and a bgm from a jrpg combined. What an electric showmanship.

[@TheBanana93]

Posh dude like him probably had very expensive lessons paid for by mummy and daddy when he was little.

[@typhoon37351]

@@TheBanana93 Why does that matter? You could literally learn to play like this completely on your own with enough dedication.

[@BearTheGrudge]

@@TheBanana93 so now we’re just going to shit on people for being talented for no reason? If he were raised by squids in an old mustard barrel would that satisfy you?

[@davidbyrhtnoth375]

Totally awesome, as ever. You're almost inspiring me to pick up the bass again!

[@fanster0676]

The song played on this was more than beautiful. I don’t play bass or any guitars, but holy hell does this sound godly.

[@foma42]

Dug is the man. Opened for King's X and Galactic Cowboys one night back in the '90s. The X guys showed up early enough for sound check and a hang out, and they couldn't have been cooler to us. We swarmed Dug because our bass player was a big fan, and he was all kinds of awesome. Super nice guy, thoughtful as can be.

[@TheRealSlimSteve]

They are playing the UK here in September, can't wait to see them again. First saw and met them on '90 in their first tour of the UK. And man, I cannot wait to hear that 12 string blasting out In The New Age again!!!

[@sunshineoverpass5020]

Dug is awesome. I saw him with King's X way back in the early 90s and got to meet the whole band. And Dug was just the same, really nice and accommodating. He's still one of my favorite rock singers, and he still sounds as good as ever.. I found out that King's X is actually coming to my town this fall, and I'm planning to go see them for the first time since 1996!

[@keegsmusic8165]

love kings x. I want to get a 12 sting bass so much

[@jbacker1190]

I hope Vai doesn't see this. He'll want to add a 4th neck to the Hydra! Incredible groove. Loved this video.

[@Interdiffusion]

Vai's Hydra video was quite a performance, but I enjoyed this A LOT more! That, and I'm a long-time guitarist.

[@jbacker1190]

Well, I am not a long-time guitarist, but a long-time music lover (little over 52 years experience...😉). Both performances are incredible in their own right. I don't see one as "better" than the other, just different. This piece has an awesome vibe - Extremely enjoyable!

[@repentoryouwilllikewiseper8741]

Repent to Jesus Christ “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another-and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭10:24-25‬ ‭NIV‬‬

[@fahim113]

Let's have them join forces!

[@LD-qj2te]

Always so amazing . Great technique but such great musical composition skills !! Really amazing

[@thefish8002]

I'm not a huge bass fan, but that just blew my mind! It sounds so good and full! Thanks for sharing your videos.

[@Yao686]

For me Charles is hands down better than Davie 504. Davie is also insanely good but all he mostly play is slap as that is his preferred and expertise but Charles on the other hand more versatile and his instrumentals are all unique and different from the other which makes it so soothing to hear! And please don't even let me get started on his harmonics! He is just a different level beast!

[@azxtnt]

One thing is that davie has played a bunch of different basses, like the 36 string, 24 string and all those other ones, but it’s more as a joke.

[@narmale]

i know its just a persona, but i like Charles for just being himself... i dont care for Davie's persona at all... i know hes one of the top bassists... but imo you dont have to act all aloof like that

[@Yao686]

@@narmale true shit.

[@notlightbeam4889]

@@azxtnt and now 69

[@bobthomas8342]

@SLR F He's playing a character, lighten up. He has a couple videos where he dropped the Davie504 persona.

[@stevenstanley8261]

Years ago a music store had a Kramer 12 string bass but would not allow it to be played . I always thought that it would sound this awesome.

[@SpideyVids]

Reminds me of Spinal Tap/ Nigel Tufnell ,when he's showing his collection of guitars and amps - "This guitar can NOT be played".

[@KevinMillard]

Not to be all "well actually" on ya, but that was almost certainly a Hamer (which made 12 strings for Tom Petersson of Cheap Trick, who came up with the idea). Kramer, on the other hand, made plenty of 8-string basses in the 70s and early 80s; I've owned a couple and still have one that I'll never sell. But no 12s, I'm sure of that. Here's more info if you're interested: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelve-string_bass

[@slavojdyrdek]

@@KevinMillard "not to do this douchey thing I'm about to do..."

[@100Peaks]

@@KevinMillard I had a baby blue Kramer 8-string with an aluminum neck back in the early 90's. I was able to use it for a few years in the studio and on stage. I wish I didn't have to sell it for food, along with my Juno-60. :( Jeremy sounded pretty good on it.

[@jakekneega7400]

@@slavojdyrdek He corrected a minor factual inaccuracy and provided a link to the information he cited. Douchey? I wish more people on the Internet had manners like that.

[@rimickulous]

dude delivers pretty much a full song each week, how could you not subscribe?????????

[@nite_and_day_music]

Perfect! amazing beautiful sound.. Congratulations, Charles! 🔥🎸

[@mariobastos8620]

This guy is a genius. Far beyond the average level. Makes everything look so easy…

[@valemadreelusername]

This is amazing! Complex, but melodical at the same time!! This NEEDS to be on Spotify!!! Please!!!!

[@davidmiller6076]

Nicely done! Sir Charles! Well performed and executed! 😮

[@JB-tr6nu]

Beautiful sound love it

[@creepi3391]

The harmonies of the additional strings sounds pristine. Even for the first 20 seconds i was blown away, then you got into the riff... Im gonna have to learn that ;) .

[@RBCulver]

Nice use of dUg Pinnick's signature 12-string. He is an immensely underrated bassist.

[@StevenGraffius]

His instrument is as long as an upright, but his fingers are like a foot long. Probably makes it easier to play a beast like that.

[@tonymason6686]

First thing I noticed!!! Such a great band.

[@janek144]

@@tonymason6686 yes, one of my absolute top

[@shaunkhan9049]

I agree! King's X was the first concert I ever went to, and dUg was the first guy I thought of when I saw the episode name

[@harryprater9014]

@@shaunkhan9049 I love Kings X... Very underrated band !!!!

[@DerpwaldDuck]

This song is fire! I come back regularly and always close my eyes and drift away at that intro, then snap my eyes open and bop my head to that funkylicious beat!

[@notv4sce]

Easily the most impressive bass playing ive ever seen, you've outdone yourself Charles.

[@67bajaconv]

Haven't seen anyone really work a 12-string bass since Doug Pinnick of King's X. This literally made me laugh out loud and smile big time! Love your bass work!!

[@miles99]

Looks like this bass is a Pinnick signature model as his name is actually "Dug" as in the 12th fret

[@67bajaconv]

@@miles99 he goes by "dUg", I was enjoying the fretwork too much and missed the fret signature the first time.

[@godfreymccammon4531]

You are correct sir...I saw "Doug" Pinnick for the first time in 1995, and have seen him at least 13 times since then. He made me sell my soul to get a Pedulla MVP 8 string fretless bass...best move EVER!

[@62swampboy62]

Tom Petersen from Cheap Trick plays one in concert now and again.

[@richardmogu3360]

Love your gift bro. So good, I could listen to a full album of yours on the bass alone

[@gibandruski6744]

What a cool talent! I love the ability to share such an interesting presentation.

[@locknado5532]

Holy crap this sounds incredible! I've just found your channel 15 minutes ago, but I'm loving the content! Easy sub! 🤩

[@cagolan]

I wish I could go back to that moment where I discovered Charles the Master. You’re in for a treat my friend. This guy is a PRO ! 😉

[@SplendidFellow]

Welcome to the fold, brother

[@thelastdragon3242]

I first saw him on Davie 504 during a bass battle. When Charles got done, Davie said something like " okay so that's it for the video"

[@javvieh]

Nice, you're playing the dUg Pinnick signature model. King's X's sound is very heavily impacted by that 12 string bass. From the melodic chording of "Fool You" to the driving rhythm breakdown of "Pretend" and beyond, dUg was THE MAN

[@Zion6969]

is*

[@TimJackson-eq6iy]

​@@Zion6969 I love Doug's playing. Have you listened to all his solo projects?

[@Zion6969]

@@TimJackson-eq6iy I’ve listened to a few of his solo albums but nothing hits as hard as KX, KXM is pretty good but nothing beats Ty and Jerry.

[@drummerboy2521]

Dude this is AWSOME! Bassists are a drummers best friend

[@gregrosander3657]

Dude! That sounds absolutely amazing! By far the coolest thing I’ve seen and heard in a very long time!

[@kstannard56]

You are an inspiration; I found some of your work on TikTok and went to KZbin. I can’t stop listening. I also like that you foster good habits for practicing and playing. Once someone gets above Stu Hamm, everyone almost becomes equal. Absolutely love your groove with the 12 string.

[@iamvangarnett]

I played guitar for about 20 years. So, while not a bass player, I can appreciate and understand what I'm seeing. And I'm not saying this lightly... ...you're the most amazing bass player I've ever seen in my life. From any genre, from any age. You are off the hook.

[@Rmehki]

Check out Victor Wooten

[@Ibaneddie76]

Straight up as a fellow guitarist I totally agree!

[@daveprice5911]

@@Rmehki you say that, charles has covered wooten and did it as well if not better

[@timeno1763]

@@Rmehki And Tony Levin.

[@topcat43truffles15]

This composition has one major flaw, It should be at least another 2 minutes in length…. Charles, you are freakin’ unbelievable! 👍🏻❤️😎

[@johnstephens1]

Great stuff! Love the unique sound your technique is A+. A pleasure to watch and listen to :)

[@michaelmbass55]

Absolutely phenomenal.

[@TheUndeniableTruthChristJesus]

Man the Dr. Prescribed an extra dose of funk this time, those fills when you were slapping were so perfectly accentuated by the extra strings! Good job bro, God bless you and your talent!

[@KasbashPlays]

Seeing as how you're playing Pinnick's signature, the both of you really need to jam on something.

[@pauldobiemusic]

Utterly astonishing!!! What a talent!!!!

[@Trobtwillis]

That was very wonderful. U r a brilliant musician.

[@jackpepperpwb]

This makes solo bass stuff sound more like a full song without losing what makes bass solo stuff sound good.

[@user-jo6rx8rq6j]

Чарльз! Меня зовут Андрей Пишу вам из России, из города Краснодара! Слушаю вас постоянно, когда есть время! Это просто шедевры! Супер! Не думал, что так можно играть на басе! Впечатляет! Ваш талант только вдохновляет на прекрасное! Слежу за вашем творчеством! Жду с нетерпением очередных шедевров! С уважением, Андрей! ✌🏻👍🏻👏🏻

[@sskp6168]

Спасибо za комментарий, Andrew! да и Вы были Отлично!

[@olegsvatiuk794]

думка росіян цікавить лише мазохістів - психологів, яких цікавмть вивчення поведінки рабів

[@gohaman6799]

@@olegsvatiuk794 кто о чём, а раб - о рабстве и других мерзостях. Чё ж вы везде всё своё хамно вываливаете ? Не позорьтесь, сударь, хотя, от вас и так уже воняет...

[@tomokko]

@@gohaman6799 когда раб с параши, живущий 20 лет под одним царём заявляет что-то о рабстве -- это самое смешное

[@geofferydeanjackson9244]

Well done, and that is one hell of a bass!

[@cotycolyer5699]

Wow! Sweet jam man. Really liked it.

[@joaquinrovner8138]

I like how it's similar to the solo that Davie did but in a more Charles-ish way, 10/10

[@JawTooth]

Awesome! How do you make it look so easy? That was excellent

[@julior6449]

Te gusta la guitarra 🎸?kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5Skip6Llq6hnrs

[@ahzhd423]

@Moods Music Do you actually have proof

[@stonehillproductions129]

@@ahzhd423 That is how most people do it.

[@ahzhd423]

@@stonehillproductions129 Is that proof

[@counterfit5]

@Moods Music so you admit you don't have proof

[@yevhenliubarskyi1841]

Amazing. Awesome. Beautiful.

[@marcusfinlayson7215]

Ever since hearing Jeff Ament play this on 'Jeremy' I've always taken the 12 string bass seriously. Charles really showed us what it can do.

[@jackburton5483]

Yes! This guy makes Les Claypool look like a schoolboy, I love Primus btw.

[@NealFosterHD]

defo should of opened with Jeremy

[@thomasmartinscott]

Starting at 1:13, it literally sounded like several instruments at once. Very cool!

[@torydavis10]

(that's because it is...sshhhhhh....)

[@ConnorHammond]

That's great. It sounds like there are multiple tracks with different effects, not just octaves. Beautiful phasing.

[@TheRefmaks]

Excellent performance, my friend! You really play on maximum from your bass instruments! It’s magic!

[@harry2928]

Dear Charles Berthoud, never heard of a [Schecter dUg Pinnick DP-12], but I'm an oLd music fan, not a musician. what a gorgeous-sounding instrument. Striking. Brilliant. Enjoy your talent as well. Thank you. Don't stop!

[@Johnny67557]

As an owner of a Hamer 12-string... I'm impressed!! Can't imagine not using a pick! Never been a slap player but back in the day (80's-90's) I was big on tapping. Most of my playing life was 4 string. I bought a Dean 8 string because I figured I could never afford a 12. One fell in my lap for sale a year later! $500. A steal! Your playing is amazing! My old tendons can't pull that sh*t off anymore! Keeping things simple these days in my mid 50's. Keep it up!

[@crispycade4444]

Maybe you could do some strengthening exersizes. Mid fifties means you still got a good 30, give it a try. When you're past 50 my advice is have fun and learn till ya croak

[@MrMome1612]

I love and adore talent, in any shape or form, and this was massive!

[@peterschmidt5847]

Super geil gespielt!

[@shaunculleton9321]

Wow tapping on this that thing must be difficult as hell. Even after watching your videos for so long and learning about more advanced bass stuff myself, you still manage to blow my mind!

[@farouche8670]

and double thumb... he never fails to amaze us !

[@veryape5817]

That's one of the coolest things I've ever seen involving a stringed instrument. Seriously good playing and sounded awesome!

[@loweffortskyblockmemes4158]

Sounds like a bass piano and I'm loving it

[@black_dragon-carpentry]

That's a hell of a sound ... Good job

[@timjackson5680]

Hopefully this will be played by more musicians, as it certainly adds that extra oomph. I agree, King's X, and the side projects should be explored by most people.

[@GloopyMiauMiau]

I think it would go AMAZINGLY with a 12-string guitar too

[@str8edgbmxr641]

been a Kings X fan since 86!!! Doug - now Dug - is extremely underrated!!! Has always had a unique sound, and is an extremely nice guy!!!..Charles is killing on the 12 string pops....holy hell man

[@pwiksell8772]

Missing the massive Tech21 Dug distortion though. King's X brought to life amazing three-piece sonics. Such an underated band

[@gatsbygoodwood2575]

Shout out to Cheap Trick bassist Tom Petersson who played a 12 string bass!

[@silentfox8]

the first little intro section gave me goosebumps, you absolutely kill it my dude