15 Types of BASSISTS

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Which type of bassist are you? Pretty sure I'm the guy who sound checks really quietly but then plays really loud 🤣👇🏻

[@happypout]

The crazy faces guy would do much better with me

[@lucaedmondson3369]

The guitarist

[@beq_eqxba]

The crazy faces with the metal dude

[@mr.truffles9294]

The beginner 🙂

[@-Bishop-]

Hate to say it but, im the guy who doesn't change strings.

[@rome8180]

You didn't include me: the guy who plays one riff after another for 10 seconds each because he lacks the discipline to practice correctly.

[@animeavatar2438]

THIS HIT SO CLOSE

[@rubielcadena4912]

I feel attacked

[@rzapol]

I am this guy but guitar!

[@lucinamain6861]

alternative title the teenager

[@rome8180]

@@bob-vf8mw If it was, I'd be Victor Wooten by now.

[@krouchingtigerr]

Never realized until right now that I wasn’t a bad bassist, just avant-garde!!

[@DocBree13]

😂

[@Lifeleftunlived]

Same :)

[@hamishwhitehenderson5197]

@@devinreese7704 Now they can have the joy of people who can't play anything going out of their way to tell them they are pretentious middle class wankers.

[@WolfEpsilon]

It's transcendent man..

[@daveeddy2402]

It's nice to get some Love on the You Tube isn't it? We were so under appreciated.

[@zanderzon]

My favourite was the really happy guy😂

[@hobbygrg-eudaimoniastudio]

Mine is #9

[@doriandiggler7808]

Yes❗ After all the meaning of playing is to make people happy. 🎶😊

[@brodiwheeler7583]

I like #2 Crazy Faces Guy... when I hear a funked out baseline, the notes make me do weird things with my face uncontrollably! 🥴

[@slapconpua794]

Im the really happy guy

[@VmKobudo]

name of the song?

[@keltonschleyer6367]

4:45 Playing 'Seven Nation Army' as a major scale is so cursed but sooooooo perfect for this one 😆

[@Ichbinclaraundswag]

I only started yesterday with playing acoustic guitar and seven nation army is the first I'm learning, i feel kinda offended xD

[@svenjansen2134]

Learn chords

[@Ichbinclaraundswag]

@@svenjansen2134 I'm already learning chords, but thanks for the advice 🙌🏻

[@leakdeo]

@@Ichbinclaraundswaghey hows it going??? its been like a year or so, id love to hear your progress

[@Ichbinclaraundswag]

@@leakdeo Well i was motivated and got a e-guitar in Idk maybe September, but after some time i started to notice no progress, so now its just sitting in my room and i pick it up maybe once a month, I actually feel so bad about quitting, but idk what to do

[@maprow]

As a drummer that has played in many, many bands, I can confidently say I've played with all these guys.

[@afonsodeportugal]

Are you the drummer who played in every band but can't really play drums?

[@vagstuten9454]

Which one did you enjoy playing with the most?

[@carmesancheese007]

@@vagstuten9454 I'd imagine it'd be the really happy guy-

[@mybandpigvomithas3sales200]

@@afonsodeportugal Lars Ulrich?

[@xXDimistreoXx]

Which one is the most annoying?

[@blackhawk4ful]

You should add The Lemmy: plays with a pick, clearly is playing the bass like a guitar but hey, he is cool and it sounds cool, so you are not going to stop it.

[@rybrd251]

Yeah lemmy was bassically a guitarist that just picked up a bass one day so I guess I’m a Lemmy

[@David-tq8ok]

NO ONE could stop Lemmy

[@jaex9617]

Lemmy is a primordial force. imo in his hands the bass is not so much an instrument as it is a shamanic device to invoke the powers of the ancient Druids. I use the present tense because he is not gone. He simply exists in another form now.

[@EliteRock]

He might fall into 'doesn't change strings (until they break) guy' category as well. Was with a film crew interviewing him 20-odd years back, the strings on the Rickenbacker he had with him were rusting.

[@ccaa7674]

Dinosaur Jrs bassist does something very similar as well. They're still bassists but they're almost like a giant rhythm guitar as well.

[@william4303]

I love the riff at 1:13 even with an untuned bass you still make it sound right.

[@acreativeeccentric.9312]

I wonder what song that was from

[@WillVerduzco]

It's Victor Wooten's cover of Isn't She Lovely. And yeah, it sounds great despite being out of tune.

[@Ethan-de2li]

If you like that check out the last minute of opeth's burden. It isnt bass but thats what i thought he was playing for a second

[@yealloww]

Yup

[@yourmother__]

It’s a nice kind of “shoegaze-y” sound

[@bleack8701]

Crazy faces guy is a gem. He's just jamming and loving it

[@DJBlackNGold]

I envy 12. He's just happy to be playing even if he's not doing anything fancy or difficult or flashy. Just vibing.

[@janeelsner]

same.

[@mariuszwarych837]

12 is me I think....

[@steliosathanasiou1558]

Is this a Green Day's song btw?

[@gonk3551]

@@steliosathanasiou1558 probably sounds like one

[@jackesparrago978]

@@steliosathanasiou1558 i think is canon rock

[@Eselta_]

As a pianist, I've never heard Chopin's nocturne sound better. I hope you do a longer cover some time.

[@masyrafmasyraf8086]

Oh yes please!

[@yaboyblacklist2431]

Which one was that played on? Also, nice pfp. Loved that show when I was a little kid.

[@masyrafmasyraf8086]

@@yaboyblacklist2431 "the jaco elitist" part

[@Eselta_]

@@yaboyblacklist2431 Thank you :) it was one of the friendliest things I could think of, that was also sorta unique. And as has been mentioned, the Chopin Nocturne was in "13. The Jaco Elitist" :)

[@yaboyblacklist2431]

@@Eselta_ I see. Thank you for the quick response.

[@ekdikeo]

... i am the metal guy, the guy who never changes his strings, the happy guy, and "the guy who despite playing 15 years still has to concentrate super hard just to do some of the most basic stuff, and will never hold a candle to anyone who practices regularly, but i just enjoy screwing with it".

[@father_ork]

Yes

[@cjbrewdog]

Holy crap....I already commented, but you nailed me better than I did with yours lol

[@calebbean1384]

I'm definitely the last one. I mean I can play fast but it's sloppy as fuck lol

[@MrBigfoot-be8ti]

Hello brother

[@mybluguitar6051]

Metal guy, happy, and never changing your strings. Are you geezer butler?

[@nishthalama]

It was August 2020,lockdown period. My brothers 5 string ibanez bass was lying around. Thought id give it a try. Since there was nothing much to do, I started practicing everyday for like 8 hours. I was also going through a major heartbreak. I will complete two years this August. This instrument has helped me so much mentally I cannot even put it to words. ❤️

[@Jul-wt5kd]

My best wishes for your future

[@DesignRhythm]

As a drummer I vote for "Crazy Faces Guy" -as long as you can play, having fun is the next most important thing. Stay humble amigo.

[@august8185]

I am also a drummer and a bassist because I'm just that metal B)

[@BobSmith-vo9hv]

Derek Smalls

[@jonny555ive]

Drummer here, I have 1 million percent agree with this statement If you aren't having fun then there's no reason to play at all. 🤘🤘

[@jonny555ive]

@@august8185 GET SOME 🤘🤘

[@woodenhoe]

@@august8185 I am also a drummer and a bassist because I can't play other instruments

[@HofTheStage]

Heck yeah I'm voting! Can't wait to hear that you won :)

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Thanks so much!

[@vorbisek]

@@CharlesBerthoud I gladly put my vote for Charles the Pro! If some unknown dude Biale put info in his YT channel, maybye you will hard time to win. But of course, he is not pushing anything. He is bored.

[@buncharandomness7693]

Charles iz cool

[@buncharandomness7693]

@@CharlesBerthoud ur awesome ur the reason I started bASS

[@GuitarsRockForever]

Voted for both (the Pro and Davie).

[@metalheadgamer665]

I'll never forget a moment with one of the best bassist I've ever seen. It was a live show for a local st pete fl band called Megma Smegma. He was insane. Afterwards my bassist friend asked him for any advice on playing. He said "yeah, don't play bass" and left the club. Just couldn't understand how someone so good could be so bitter

[@oldmanyeshomo8133]

artistic skill often brings with it insecurity

[@thisguyhd6591]

@@oldmanyeshomo8133o_0 hmm 🤔 😮☝️🤔😐

[@themarlboromandalorian]

Well... You haven't lived his life. Might be a good reason.

[@ashtar3876]

Megma smegma wtf ahahhaha

[@Flyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy]

Megma what?? 💀

[@downshift4life]

Wow, what a humble guy. The best bassist of all times think it's unbelievable that he is. Does that make you the number 8 type?

[@lemmenkainen]

2. My parents used to make a game out of catching me making faces during performances when I played double bass in orchestra. They were largely successful.

[@RapsCalorie]

100% why I played baritone back in the low brass. If I'm not playing I have the attention span of a brick and the audience doesn't need to worry about what I'm doing.

[@DJBlackNGold]

My mom did the same out of when I did weird faces with saxophone- especially during a solo. She had a tally of how many times I'd briefly close my eyes during a passage and it's embarrassing to say it's well in the hundreds from high school alone, let alone college.

[@PhoebeEtc]

@@RapsCalorie oh god, now I'm hyperanalysing why I was made to play trombone. *sad trombone noises*

[@jowlorenz9555]

@@PhoebeEtc Whomp-whomp-whomp-wah

[@MTheoOA]

The ''Jazz elitist'' was so right in point. Still remember the King Crimson jazz trio album.

[@beemerboomer6313]

Red was so good

[@MTheoOA]

@@beemerboomer6313 Yeah, Red is still a legendary album.

[@yrmthr]

@@beemerboomer6313 Just saw Crimson a few weeks ago and they played 'Starless'. I was floored

[@beemerboomer6313]

@@yrmthr I saw them in st. Augustine

[@gab2876]

Holy shit other people actually know that album still

[@cezaralopes]

It’s missing the “Always Beginner Bass Player”, that would be me

[@jaex9617]

@@profilename244 Davie504, is that you?

[@starcrysis23]

That’s me but with guitar

[@ekdikeo]

it me!

[@brendab92]

ahahhaa me tooo

[@skuncle3036]

HAHA ME

[@Smokeyodayz]

1:23 FIGHT!!!! FIGHT

[@kiwienterprises6984]

Just got a bass this week and I’m really looking forward to learning it

[@jonny555ive]

Congratulations brother, practice your ass off and remember the number one thing is to have FUN ! And then get into a band, bang a bunch of groupies develop a heroin addiction, go to treatment 16 times and then die a broke penniles washed up musician. Good times ahead bro 🤘🤘

[@JesseG1997]

@@jonny555ive 😐. Top tier comment! 🤣👏🏽

[@vbguy33]

How's it going so far?

[@jay2553]

How’s progress going now?

[@JoshReid_]

@@jonny555ive That sounds like rhcp haha

[@TridonsEve]

You also have the Glenn or Geddy types. The ones able to play complex melodies and super easily just sing with excellent vocal technique at the same bloody time without messing up a single bass note. I can barely breathe or blink while doing anything more difficult than holding a cup of coffee.

[@johnxina5126]

Jack Bruce or Greg Lake are also great examples of singer-bassists

[@dariostino]

@@johnxina5126 @Mr.Useless I think we should hang out more🍻🍻

[@you_tubeslonelyheartsclubband]

Another example could be Paul McCartney

[@Aperez06.]

How has no one in this thread mentioned les claypool

[@janfal4252]

les too

[@nathanvass3508]

I loved "The Jazz Elitist". Reminds me of a drum solo by a jazz professor I heard. He succeeded in making the entire audience (and his band) lose time in the first 10 seconds.

[@rikosborne1212]

It reminded me of a video I watched of legendary jazz guitarist Joe Pass performing an extremely well-known standard (though now I can't recall the name of it). Yeah, Joe's a fantastic player, but between all of the fancy jazz chords and elaborate embellishments, I literally could not find the actual melody. Like, I knew the melody, and I simply could not detect it anywhere in what he was playing.

[@u.v.s.5583]

@@rikosborne1212 Melody is overrated. Real jazz fans do not care about melody. It is all about the expression and about the right approach to the proper theory.

[@MrAllallalla]

@@u.v.s.5583 I really liked you in this video 0:37

[@hamishwhitehenderson5197]

@@MrAllallalla Well, he's not wrong. Jazz is, and always has been, about improvisation and making well known pieces of music somehow different by messing with the time signature and harmony. You can criticise him for being a bad rock or classical guitarist, but that wasn't his intention.

[@profel.3487]

@@rikosborne1212 man, jazz is improvisation, the idea is NOT to repeat the same melody, that's what you have the album for

[@de-freitas-matt]

After years playing guitar, you and davi504 made me decide to buy a bass! This instrument is so nice!!!

[@steveluth3139]

Definitely the happy Bassist. Playing with a band again since January and well it just brings a big smile to my face every time I play.

[@calebjay136]

I love how for Fight Fire With Fire, you ironically used huge loud amps that boost bass. Metallica doesn't know of such technology XD.

[@mrbrownstone2840]

Cof cof Lars you bastard cof cof.

[@flamethegame1]

I mean fight fire with fire wasn't on justice was it? Lol

[@calebjay136]

@@flamethegame1 lol, I still think Cliff should've got more of a bump in the mix, and I'm a guitarist🤣

[@flamethegame1]

@@calebjay136 lol

[@alexanderjuarez1713]

I knew the bass riff sounded familiar!

[@makaronich5656]

1:32 the only one type who realy sound like a bassist

[@Tomas77188]

As a fan of avant garde music, that's was weirdly accurate

[@mistersadaimusic]

Honestly, just needs someone reading slam poetry overtop of it, a synth line recorded on a Nokia down the road, and someone playing an aztec death whistle swimming in reverb.

[@rellik0098]

@@mistersadaimusic lmao

[@bruixotnegre7267]

@@mistersadaimusic i'd probably listen to that unironically

[@scopilio13]

As a fan of avant garde music, that is was weirdly accurrate. that is what you wrote.

[@splinterhood]

"Jaco only needed 4 strings!" Had me rolling!

[@PirateR4ptor]

I wanna be with Jaco!

[@kidkrowtaylor.ৎ]

You're not as good as Jaco!!!!

[@JXDDXRY-]

the “i wanna be with jaco!” killed me😂😂 2:52

[@jorisjanzen5786]

Do you know the name of the song he's playing?

[@dzzytv311]

@@jorisjanzen5786 I think it's Chopin's Nocturne No.2

[@jorisjanzen5786]

@@dzzytv311 thank you

[@ikigai47]

same, lmao

[@nicolauferreira3448]

That effect at 2:18 sounds like something from a sega genesis game. What's the name of that pedal?

[@eamonmoran6890]

Sounds like a bit crusher

[@linxx214]

You can’t be a bassist if you’re happy, that’s the rule

[@august8185]

we're all extremely depressed ngl :)))

[@father_ork]

But I can act happy :D

[@linxx214]

@@father_ork can you?

[@justsamantha1076]

Hey i lost my happiness like 10 years ago!

[@jeffsienkiewicz7119]

I’ve been playing drums for 30 years and I’m just now finding out that I should have been playing the bass?! Now I’m even more unhappy and looking at basses online 🤷🏼‍♂️😭

[@Jurgen_Wulf]

You should add bassist who is actually a guitar player, but there were already two guitarists in the band when he decided to join them. And a “guy who Glenn Fricker hates” too, but 10 year old strings guy kinda fits and a show-off with a rich collector type. Great basslines as always!

[@hesspet]

Best thing ever happen to me. Today I'm the happy bass player after 40 years ab playing bass. When I was 15 I was the (not so skilled) third guitarist who want to join. And - there was a bass in the corner. So what. I started learning playing bass. Amd sometimes I played 12 string in the band (cause I was the one who own this instrument and was able to tune it). But bass was much more fun. So many guitarists around and not many bassists.

[@Jurgen_Wulf]

@@hesspet that’s really cool! I’m 31 now, so your bass-journey is longer than my life!

[@TheProgGuy]

@@hesspet I became a bass player after being surrounded by guitar players everywhere and it has certainly paid off. Plus, bass is one of the most important parts of a band 😁

[@rome8180]

I like Glenn's channel, but his bass player shtick is annoying.

[@flamingpi2245]

Isn’t the first one technically just Paul McCartney?

[@madisonsawyer8375]

I feel like I'm a combination of the Really Happy guy and the Avant Garde Bassist. I'm new to bass, happy to learn, and think things sound nice when they're probably trash 😂

[@twikie258]

No, you are right. Experiment stuff, mess up songs and keep it motivated and passioned. I want to learn too

[@CharlesBerthoud]

As long as you're happy to learn and you're enjoying it, those are the most important things!

[@buncharandomness7693]

Nice

[@bassslapper-hc2me]

keep going and going practice and more practice

[@bassslapper-hc2me]

if your happy while playing then just enjoy yourself

[@timetraveler2222]

As a 60+ yo drummer I've seen all of these bassists, you cracked me up!

[@noclu4u384]

I've been a musician for 35 years and the funniest part of this is its very accurate .

[@xXDimistreoXx]

And the coolest part is hes only 34

[@birdsteak9267]

And i am all of them, just not as good as this guy is.

[@rome8180]

Would have liked to see the "less in more" bassist. Or "bassist who only knows how to play the roots and came up with a whole philosophy to justify it."

[@revel9243]

In otherwords the keyboard warrior haters lol

[@elljster4664]

No one mentioned his american accent acting,it’s actually not bad XD

[@shadowspider4140]

It’s much better than it used to be

[@medmac2112]

@@shadowspider4140 In what other videos did he speak in an American accent?

[@shadowspider4140]

@@medmac2112 I think it was the mega man series video, not sure if it was part 1 or part 2, you’ll have to watch it all lol

[@elljster4664]

@@shadowspider4140 Yeah that’s true XD

[@medmac2112]

@@shadowspider4140 Mega man series? I’ve never seen that. I tried searching it up and I couldn’t find it. Can you send me a link?

[@jacksterling9258]

Ah, you forgot me, the spawn of “Happy Guy” and “Crazy Faces Guy”: “Punk who downpicks two notes over and over” 🤣

[@kevinderochie6990]

I’m more of a “hyper focused” player. My eyes are completely glued to the strings while I play.

[@robertlewis9132]

You are amazing at your craft which obviously goes way beyond just your bass playing. I dare say you deserve to be appreciated! Stay humble, happy, and creative.

[@grass3408]

i love the fight fire with fire bass line being used, one of my favorite songs!

[@metallimama5850]

I didn't catch it at first but you're right!

[@acidspit14]

I absolutely love Chopin's Nocturne you played

[@s.e.n3264]

I'm not a bass player, but I injured my arm while at work. And I haven't been playing for about a year. I can definitely feel the difference, I've completely lost it. So #8 hit home for me real hard

[@user54389]

You dont have me: "Guy who still only plays roots and everyone loves anyway", so I'll go with 12. really happy guy

[@lucasporto5424]

I once recorded a band where the bassist told me: "this is a 72 fender, and it has the original strings" my face was o.o

[@mauriciomaestro748]

😬🤪

[@duckman531]

Duck Dunn changed his strings once every 10 years, whether they needed them or not.

[@jakobwhaley5641]

When adjusting my bass guitar in the system I remember I always did it quietly but played louder when genuinely playing idk why

[@VANTAND]

1:24 That was Fight fire with fire riff 100%

[@xcerpt8303]

I heard that too

[@cjbrewdog]

There and on the guy with a massive amp

[@MarkAndrews12]

1:15 The end result was actually pretty good.

[@whalemanplayz5434]

yeah, if there's a full song I want it

[@reptilemagicians]

Sounds like an Indie banger

[@fartlord-tw5hv]

@@whalemanplayz5434 the full song is called victor wooten - isnt she lovely (your welcome)

[@eliassaari2454]

@@fartlord-tw5hv is there an off tune version?

[@RC32Smiths01]

It's always so great to know simply how you have a variety of skills and techniques for all kinds of genres and styles! Cheers!

[@kevin-jg5nq]

I enjoyed the video and I’ve probably met someone over the years who fits each category. The only category you didn’t have is mine - average guy who’s an average bass player but who derives a lot of joy from just playing music I like. Keep up the great work, Charles!

[@TheSanityInspector]

"If you want melody, you're a fascist." ~Jazz Elitist

[@camoswald6752]

I'm definitely the crazy face guy. Looks like I'm always confused while playing.

[@CharlesBerthoud]

It definitely makes for an entertaining show!

[@camoswald6752]

@@CharlesBerthoud I've certainly got that comment from people in the audience!

[@povoq83]

@@CharlesBerthoud thoses faces were copied from Aron the bassist ! He's the best faces guy haha

[@bassslapper-hc2me]

I put a bag over my face when I play to not scare anyone

[@jaex9617]

I just went ahead and had my whole face botoxed. I don't want to look like that Haim girl.

[@katsukamijo3943]

No matter what instrument it is, there's always the "Crazy-faces guy" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@krymz1]

When I saw the "avanguardist" it reminded me as a kid, using the body of the guitar as a fret AND tremolo with the smallest string.

[@monty4336]

The bassist (Chris Murphy) for Canadian band Sloan is one guy you should take a listen to, he uses a pick and plays in the style of Paul McCartney. His bass lines are extremely melodic and not exactly for beginners. Their song Follow the leader is a great example of his mastery of the bass.

[@edreynolds3745]

I've said it before: This guy is beyond almost all musicians, and with a sense of humor that indicates humility. By being humble and supportive, he uplifts us.

[@MikeJones-ju4fi]

Once again only the best shows up. Marvin bro. the music you guys make is on a whole new level

[@farhadchaudhry]

Peter Hook: The bassist who plays like a guitarist.

[@typicalfurry2747]

Or Lemmy

[@aerodynamickerbal]

Cliff Burton*

[@typicalfurry2747]

@@aerodynamickerbal nah Cliff was doing his own thing

[@Happylink75]

@@typicalfurry2747 cliff was probably the most original bass player ever

[@typicalfurry2747]

@@Happylink75 yeah he was just insane with a bass

[@currykingwurst6393]

I'm genuinely impressed. Didn't think you'd actually get to the type of bassist I am. But there I am. Number 15. Only got 5 basses I can't play, but it's me!

[@olivierjacquet]

Play them!!!! 😙😙😙

[@cookiemobers5650]

Hey, I have 4 Schecter basses... that I can play.. fairly well. Just pick one up... play!

[@puffii_]

I’m actually extremely glad I can say I’m the happy guy, never took a lesson a day in my life and I know I’m not good but I love using bass and/or guitar as an emotional outlet and a form of expression

[@giorgiocorsi4083]

La quantità di tecnica dietro questo video è veramente impressionante...complimenti sia per l'ironia che per la professionalità

[@geodudepnw2317]

The guy who hasn't changed his bass strings in 10+ years is me 🤣 my first bass still has the strings I put on it before a show. Back in 2009 😆

[@birdsteak9267]

Well, if only that was possible on a Guitar, but we can say i am the guy who don't switch until he breaks a string!

[@YoMothar]

1:17 As a King Gizzard fan, this sounds compleatly normal to me.

[@fabricatorzayac]

This

[@BreadIsDum]

I thought it actually sounded pretty cool

[@Noise_Meister_Records]

Kinda sounds like a mixture of Primus And Gizzard

[@fatu6737]

What is the song?

[@vudwy79]

@@fatu6737 isn't she lovely

[@samhouston1979]

the “too many pedals” guy reminds me of when Glenn Hughes would play bass solos as a guest on That Metal Show

[@maxleavitt8199]

Number 7 was just doing the bass part for AJFA

[@jorgemarx8769]

You are the most brilliant and witty bass player I have ever seen. I wish you a great future. You deserve it. Hugs from Spain.

[@sh33w00h]

2:42 Song : Basket Case - Green Day

[@PeP06C]

Thank you

[@slowcuber_aze]

Thank you

[@niggaaaaaa]

Canon in d

[@mikechad27]

The good ol Canon progression

[@moistgooseberry]

The guy who never changes strings 🤣 haven't laughed this hard in a while

[@iloveska1]

You're welcome, that's me. :)

[@moistgooseberry]

@@iloveska1 :D

[@klaatu_347]

Yea this just made me realize I haven't changed mine since I got my bass around 6 months ago

[@moistgooseberry]

@@klaatu_347 i haven't since i got mine a year ago XD got new ones on the way tho

[@MCLooyverse]

I'm #6 (but like... not that fast) and #7 (I have neither the money nor memory to get new strings). I also basically always tune by ear, unless I'm moving by something other than a whole step (e.g. D to Drop C#), or I'm just off in the weeds.

[@sembilanindera2231]

Avant garde bassist is my personal favorite. Need more bassists like him in the world ! Also I would like to add one type: #16 - Multitasker bassist (kinda rare) Example: Mark King, of Level 42. Multitask: play bass, sing, chewing gum.

[@jowlorenz9555]

Gotta luv the doubleneck bass slash guitarist

[@AfferbeckBeats]

1:27 I've been rocking a set of TI flats on my bass for 16 years and they do still sound amazing! I should probably buy a second set in case they disintegrate or something.

[@daveeddy2402]

Just boil them...

[@jowlorenz9555]

Yeah --- nothing worse than hollow tinny new bass string tone.

[@ace-of-pentacles-o99]

love this 😂 well done!! just one thing: from everything I've heard and experienced, people don't really talk to bassists, let alone ask them to play. anyhow, I'm a guitarist and wish I had a bass, especially because of bassists like this guy.

[@Lennon179]

0:04 was my favorite part. Good job!

[@aidanmccabe6866]

Crazy faces guy always, Musicman Stingray with distortion pedal and the faces come alive

[@teabagginelite7030]

I'm so proud of your nomination Ed Sheeran lol but seriously though you deserve it because you are one of the greatest of all time in my opinion. Also I've been 8 of those types of bass players

[@TheWaveGoodbye-Music]

The really happy guy is the bandmate we all need and deserve

[@robertmack7116]

The Jaco thing cracked me up! Bravo.

[@Demongornot]

I am a mix of THE METAL GUY, the guy who never changes strings (seriously, I haven't changed the strings once on my 15Yo Bass, though I don't play often), and the really happy guy.

[@blackkamechan]

This was so accurate, it got me genuinely laughing out in so long!

[@GamingandMusicwithGuy]

Jaco #13 and #8 for me. I'm a Jaco elitist along with Victor Wooten for sure. I'm all about basing tones off Jaco's sound and I based a lot of my electric bass tones and writings based off of a lot of his stuff. I write a lot of prog rock/metal/in between, so it has a good fit in that style.

[@СергейБолдин-в9м]

4:47 I love that alted scale.

[@drrizzla4557]

2:34 me everytime i listen to Charles skills

[@montlejohnbojangles8937]

Perhaps not THAT unbelievable. You've worked hard, man. It's great that you're humble, but you deserve every bit of that accolade. ♥️

[@mutlucansihman]

2:10 Oh my fooking God As a pedal lover, i fuckin love it mate Wish someone plays just like that all the time in bass

[@eliassaari2454]

You know the song?

[@Otis209]

The riff at the bored guy is my favorite 🤩

[@fipsle0261]

I'm both the guy who never changes his strings and the really happy guy lmao.

[@SomeOfTheJuice]

Honestly, I'm just the guy who can play bass well enough to be treated like a good bassist by other bassists, but consistently feels subpar the moment they see any bassist on the internet. Also I'm the bassist who is good at one style of playing but struggles with others (I can play fingerstyle on upright and electric no problem, but slap on both just elude me or some reason, which sucks because the internet loves to push slap bass above all other styles).

[@Harawazaki]

I will so gladly vote for you Charles! You are not just the best basist I´ve ever listened to. You are also one of the best musicians in generell I have ever heard. Your compositions are just phenomenal and everything you play just sounds great and amazes me every time! I wont just vote for you to support you, I will vote for you because I think it is true. Continue like you always do and I will soon watch you getting to 1M subs.

[@stevem864]

I was the sound check guy LOL...i even had an eq pedal with basically my tones boosted to get even louder when needed...such a great video

[@ChuloDavidcito]

YES! Standouts: the US accent, and the Keyboard Douche (who, of course, can't play) who tells you everybody sucks who was born after his favorite from at least 50 years ago. You've covered just about everyone!

[@sunshinequan1444]

LOL I didn't even notice the US accent until you pointed it out

[@franckwick2631]

There is a lot of talent, accompanied by humor. A real pleasure to get up in the morning and have a good coffee while enjoying your genius.

[@feffjoxworthy6112]

1, 2, 7, 12 and 13.5 It's almost embarrassing how perfectly you nailed it. Plus how many of these people I've met. Great video.

[@Brooks-xr1yo]

The happy guy is happy because he is playing Basket Case that could make anyone happy

[@Kat-Kobold]

it's fun to see Charle's indulge in his Cliff Burton inspired metal fanasies

[@marioalexanderski9598]

1:21 *FIGHT FIRE WITH FIRE!*

[@spookypoopy6036]

Having a brother who makes crazy faces while playing bass, I can confirm that part is true

[@icychill105]

Had a mix of 13.5 and 14.5 when i interned on a radio show with live bands, people always sound check quiet then we run through one song to get real levels and then tell everyone to turn the cabs down if its shaking the walls

[@dathat3204]

I started out as the serious practicer, which turned me into the really bored guy, then I discovered Cecil Taylor, met some cool people and became the avant garde bassist which made me a really, really happy person. 😃