BASS vs GUITAR - Epic Battle!

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Who should I battle next? 🤔👇🏻

[@henriquearroxelas1510]

Davie504 😇

[@akristof9]

With me :D

[@Lavulite]

Victor wooten

[@patchesppp5201]

twoset

[@MatthewMabborang]

Tim Henson?

[@Bernthguitar]

Happy to report that I survived the explosion at the end 😂 Thanks for having me Charles, you are amazing!!🤘

[@benjamindelgado3694]

How dare you…

[@Roberto-nn6kb]

Damn, he insults Charles again

[@NateGerardRealEstateTeam]

What great sound! Composition and phrasing were especially fun to hear (and see) given the segmented nature of the battle! As an old bassist I say thanks for making this.

[@andreaburatti2812]

So disrespectful man...

[@Ry_Valz]

now try going into the boss challenging Polyphia...cause as you know, Steve Vai just passed the throne from his kingdom to them.

[@phillipians4139]

This isn't a battle, this is a video of two masters complimenting each other.

[@angycucumber4319]

"Once again, Charles, I really love your style" Is one of the most brutal violations I have ever heard

[@lefrinj]

I hate it when people say that to me. Luckily, it's not happened yet.

[@angycucumber4319]

@@lefrinj "Yet"

[@miau_OF]

@@lefrinji really love your style even tho i dont know it

[@azpcox]

The best part of this is that it ISN’T a battle. It’s an EPIC collaboration! Loved the instrument swap and the really cool composition as well!

[@kutyaember]

Indeed! I wish they didn't do the silly pretend-animosity around it, though. Instead they should get a good drummer, and start a band.

[@markredford84]

Well done for seeing the obvious. Mum must be really proud of you

[@eddbro82]

It is a battle, and the real winner is us all

[@kutyaember]

@@markredford84 I hope this otherwise pointless sarcasm helps you cope with your mental health issues. You really did shine your lack of civility, but being here is a good start, over time your bad attitude may improve. Get better soon!

[@Comic3665]

@@markredford84 well done for correcting someone on something so minor for that little self-confidence boost you so desperately needed, your imaginary mom must be so proud of you

[@ilsukdyang8134]

The real winner is us for being able to experience this collab! Wonderful playing from both of you!

[@man-o-lantern6476]

They should do an album together

[@pramusetyakanca1552]

So we're all winners? now that's what I call sportsmanship.

[@ilsukdyang8134]

@@man-o-lantern6476 Great idea

[@nevermanishere]

Could you imagine a full 90 minute concert? I'd be exhausted by the end just listening. I love playing bass. I have been playing for 38 years. I will never be this good. That's ok. I wiil keep on loving playing bass.

[@Longplay_Games]

I agree, we definitely were the winners. That was fantastic!

[@thecornerkid402]

Years before I started playing bass, a friend told me “bass is probably the easiest instrument to learn to play, but it is one of the hardest to get good at.” Over fifteen years of playing, he’s definitely right.

[@sterlingmartin3212]

Bass guitar is easy compared to other instruments. Try the trombone

[@thecornerkid402]

@@sterlingmartin3212 Every instrument seems to have a plateau where you really don't feel like you're getting better for a long time. Just kind of doing the same thing for awhile and perfectly competent, but you're not really progressing. Bass is one of the hardest to be good at because its plateau seems much harder to break from than most instruments. Does that make sense? Not sure if I put that the best way possible.

[@notlightbeam4889]

@@sterlingmartin3212 I got good at trombone faster than I got good at bass

[@sterlingmartin3212]

Everyt general statement including this one is false

[@InceyWincey]

I’m pretty certain this was originally said about the guitar many centuries ago. The guitar is the easiest instrument to learn, but one of the hardest to master. Except in Italian or German. I’d have to look it up.

[@talbrooks9760]

You two are literally some of the most technically skilled musicians I’ve ever seen.

[@josie1776]

So you have seen few musicians in your life.

[@SHx589]

@@josie1776 😂 right?

[@mrtoast244]

@@josie1776 good one.

[@josie1776]

@@SHx589 , Davie and Charles are outstanding, but there are plenty of musicians more skilled than these two.

[@urielfranciscojimenez8604]

I think the same that you

[@jaydamanyo]

You guys need to collaborate on a single together. This was a REALLY good battle.

[@ajkolb2746]

I second that!!! 👍👍

[@peely1359]

fuck that, they need to write an album together.

[@mr.jcanal9765]

I'd buy their full length opus mangum extended edition with 8 hour commentary without hesitation

[@henrydupuis5648]

@@mr.jcanal9765 I'd buy there 4k quality blu ray live version of there full length album yo yeehaw!

[@raffimolero64]

I mean, c'mon. Imagine: "Hey, remember 1:05? Yeah. It's a full song now." That would be sick.

[@jumpingjacks5558]

Such epic playing between two professional musicians. You two were able to compliment each other beautifully.

[@stefanpolihronopoulos723]

That's what I'm thinking!

[@helaughed8339]

4 minutes of mental pleasure and admiration

[@Omenweaver]

That bend at 1:14, I felt that in my soul

[@peterfireflylund]

It reminded me of mod files (and Torgeir Liljedahl).

[@peterfireflylund]

It reminded me of mod files (and Torgeir Liljedahl).

[@jibranoliveros9326]

Yeah, I really liked how he shreds without distortion

[@Iliveinabox666]

Just started playing bass again after a four year break due to not being able to get my hands on an instrument, I've never been so simultaneously disheartened by lack of skill and also inspired to get back into playing as I was watching this video. Insane playing by both of you, truly virtuous musicians

[@text7775]

👆👆Thanks for watching You've won a Flying Guitar Inbox right away to claim🎁!

[@Lethean676]

amazing collaboration, the instruments swap was truly unexpected and flawless

[@urielfranciscojimenez8604]

Yes of yesss

[@danagray9709]

After such brutal, vicious, and underhanded insults, battle was the only logical option. I mean, "I love your stuff?" What does that even mean!? Seriously, though. This was great!

[@RC32Smiths01]

Truly an epic battle to be had. I love both guitar and bass equally, but two legends at it shall only magnify that!

[@samuelpergande1302]

2 of my absolutely favorite musicians. This was beyond stellar and i cannot wait for my daughter to get home from school to show it to her. i would freaking adore seeing an actual full on collaborative peace written and performed by the two of you it would be mind blowing. makes me want to be a much better musician then i am thats for sure. AWESOME!

[@SargeF]

Loved the swap. Never imagined both instruments could sound so clean while played like that.

[@ShuffleInMotion]

These guys should start a band.

[@michaelh5564]

You guys really need to do an LP together. I'd listen to that for hours!

[@stefanpolihronopoulos723]

Amen.

[@lyconxero457]

I really like the structure of these battles as they show off different techniques while having the two people somewhat playing together and going back and forth quickly at times all leading into the final bit which is typically the craziest.

[@NateGerardRealEstateTeam]

This amazing sound made me wish I still played in a band. The synergy that comes from more than one instrument and the people behind those instruments working together is one of the best feelings. Thanks guys, for doing the work to make this look effortless.

[@michaellopez4746]

This literally and figuratively gave me chills. Amazing performance to you both.

[@PersonfromAmerica]

I love you, Charles! You are the best. Can’t stop watching all of your content.

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Thanks!

[@ikej1200]

As usual, Charles composition skills are out of this world. I'm honestly baffled he can produce such quality music so often

[@jagarsolon7137]

What a legendary Battle this is! I didn't expect the two could come up with an extremely epic masterpiece in a short amount of time.

[@romanlopina5120]

I had never heard of bernth the until now. Thanks yet again Charles! Bernth is awesome!

[@iBoss818]

Both Bernth and Charles have met their match. Absolutely mad job lads!!

[@basantadevganesh4383]

Best battle ever .... part 2 required with bernth again

[@bigredpc7259]

Definitely need more collabs with you guys, your styles, skills, and passion compliment and blend sooooo well together.

[@ViktorSarge]

This was so enjoyable. You seem to be able to quickly understand each others musical language and I'm very curious what you'd come up with if you wrote a few tracks together for an EP or something.

[@DeathByFishing]

2 of my favorite musicians. This wasn't a battle, it was a complete war with no clear winner. This was fantastic. Thank you.

[@christianschneider5352]

God I did not realise Bernth was this good. As much as I love Charles, I gotta give Bernth the win here, narrowly

[@dathyr1]

All I can is AWESOME!!!! Both of you are outstanding guitarists. I don't think there is a winner here. I could listen to both of you all day. Thanks for the video and Happy Holidays.

[@Mark-ln9hj]

Wowzers! You both win, and so did all of us watching. 2 of my absolute favorite musicians, both with out-of-this-world levels of talent!

[@sirleviatandoom]

more than being a VS. Sounds like a true collaboration of instruments and an example of how they should complement each other, awesome as always, thanks.

[@FizzyK-45]

The most anticipated instrument battle is here, Bass vs Guitar! You both did AMAZING! Kudos to both of you.

[@socalguyinfrance]

Holy shit this is some of the most epic music I’ve ever witnessed. Thank you so much

[@restojon1]

This was an absolute pleasure to witness! I think that the thing all of us should take away from this is, that rather than saying "my favourite musician/band is better than your favourite musician/band"... imagine how amazing it could be, if they worked together to make a masterpiece using their skills together, especially when they're at the top of their respective games. Thank you Charles and Bernth. You made a disgracefully ageing rocker very happy 😊

[@tktspeed1433]

I wish metallica and megadeth's singer and guitarist would do a collab sometime, I feel like they could make some masterpieces together. Too bad that has definitely never happened and never will.

[@karlsarch]

Thanks!

[@LoopConnection]

I loved that Bernth played lots of clean guitar! I usually watch his metal videos, but he plays also other styles! Congratulation to both!

[@marloc2019]

Bernth probably survived, but I didn't. The battle melted my face and you guys are simply otherworldly

[@DonTerhune1200cc]

Charles, Would seriously love to see you & Bernth start up a band. It would be musical ecstasy.

[@gabel_]

my vision is that guitar’s left hand techniques are more difficult than the bass ones and the bass right hand techniques are way harder than the guitar ones

[@ЕвгенийСемёнов-в2щ]

Wow, truly legendary battle! Thank you both for the craftsmanship and beauty. I mean "brutality and craziness", of course.

[@Guitube99]

This is the best format for music, 2 great musicians responding to each other.

[@andrewjameshenderson1389]

You guys are both absolutely brilliant and very hard working! Thank you most sincerely! ❤️🌹❤️

[@osmacar5331]

two of the most chill guitarists battling each other. nice.

[@tebla2074]

nice! did you film any of the behind the scenes for this? would love to see you guys jamming and the process of writing this! also, could quite hapily listen to a whole album colab!

[@goodone5319]

Epic indeed. Surely one of the best collaborations I've seen until now.

[@BrianAz]

AMAZING! Instant SUBSCRIBE to both channels! You two are a joy to watch and listen to!

[@pmdinaz]

This did what music is supposed to. It made me feel it! My heart was racing towards the end of it. Frenetic melodic madness. Fantastic!

[@PhilChavanne]

Wow!!! Lots of Polyphia and Animals As Leaders here, with unmistakable Berthoud dreamy harmonies! There is the new sound of virtuoso rock. Wonderful collab, guys. With a little more production and mastering, that’s a legendary LP in the making!

[@maximiliangfrorer1039]

Damn from 2:46 on is the perfect boss battle music. I love you guys.

[@ChrisSche]

I'd call that a draw. Two master level musicians epically vibing. I'd love to hear you two write some songs together with a master level band.

[@jimscouten6092]

You guys are simply AMAZING!! I grew up learning from the greats,, Yngwie Malmsteen, Joe Satriani, George Lynch, etc but you guys have takin this even further and I love it!!

[@Matthew_Klepadlo]

Charles is no longer a scaredy-cat, but a fierce tiger! Epico-

[@williampamblanco]

Glad to see you solved your problems like we all should: with a battle so epic it ends in an explosion. Superb collab!!

[@thesciencegenius1237]

Very impressive, can you do 10 levels of Nokia ringtone on bass. Or maybe do a slap bassline to all the bounce tale chapters. Parts of that battle were too funky, hats off to you. @CharlesBerthoud

[@thesciencegenius1237]

It will remind me of my childhood

[@thesciencegenius1237]

Awsome battle by the way

[@jasminesaggu8464]

Nokia nostalgia

[@thesciencegenius1237]

@@jasminesaggu8464 Yes indeed

[@jasminesaggu8464]

@@thesciencegenius1237 He should maybe do a 60 slap version of the Nokia ringtone.

[@BladeMateLawnCare]

Videos like this are peak KZbin. Thanks for the brilliance

[@REALwoombath]

1:58 Timestamp for me to learn later.

[@Clown_Wizard]

Watching that made my whole day!! It’s rare to see a head to head battle end with two victors, but you both did (all while surviving an explosion no less)

[@rogergeoffrion3723]

Phenomenal playing from both!!! I’d say it was a draw!

[@estebanquesadas.4983]

That part near the 3 minute mark was epic , it felt like fighting the last boss of a video game! Cheers to both of you guys , godlevel skills on each of your instruments .

[@TheDesperateArtist]

0:58 Davie504 has left the chat

[@haeuptlingaberja4927]

I just love it when "enemies" are playing for the same team after all.

[@shopmarkexportacao1914]

The more the bass enters into combat with a guitar, the more chance it has of overcoming the guitarist.

[@JerGol]

Bernth's run from about 1:30 is the most impressive thing I've seen in a minute. Were those 64ths or something? Phenomenal.

[@khawlkim3816]

bernth is one unravelled guitarist who stands out like Yngwie, ans so is Charles in bass. A rare and valuable video it is for guitar lovers. But not to compare them because guitar is more complete in itself whereas Charles can also take bass to almost guitar level. Great guys.

[@br1na332]

You are both face meltingly phenomenal. It beggars belief. Bravo!

[@3lapsed]

I love how these "battles" go, because they're never really battles and we, the audience, just end up with amazing music

[@text7775]

👆👆Thanks for watching You've won a Flying Guitar Inbox right away to claim🎁!

[@tamtojedno]

OMG! That was some serious piece! I can't think of anything more intense with bass and guitar in all the YT I've watched ... impressive!!!

[@ТорчеллоМастроянни]

First time I see, how you play with a pick! BRAVO!!

[@HydeMyJekyll]

Ok, this is rad. You are both at the bleeding edge of artistic skill, this collaboration was truly EPIC! The people want more of this due, please help us out!

A truly epic battle like this can't produce a single winner... Although you could say that awsome music was the clear winner. Truly awsome musicians both of you.

[@bobbressler231]

Dayum, every time I think I've heard it all on your channel Charles, you come up with another mind blowing jam with some other amazing musician. You guys sounded great together, I do hope you'll collaborate with him again , that was a cooker!!

[@kaustik185]

what a ballsy move by bernth to go clean!! that solo at 1:11 was different.

[@TheDevnul]

I really love these collaborations.

[@scoirie]

OMG FUCKING WOW !!! This is by very far the best music collab I have ever seen & listened to oO'

[@davidalfaromorales3792]

Wow guys ,i didnt think you were friends, is a real pleasure have you in an improvisation like this, love it!

[@RobbieFitzgerald]

Yes. I love that my suggestion to swap was used.

[@VitaEx]

Not gonna lie when youtubers i already watch and respect do a collaborative vid I always watch and love them. I’ve even been introduced to channels I didn’t know that way always cool and great to see for the community.

[@michellejuly7]

Flipping epic y’all. Omg. I’m floored. So funny too! Love the sense of humor !!

[@michellejuly7]

@@Hitmeuponcharlesberthoud_ontel so I suppose you aren’t him lol. Don’t spam someone’s comments. It’s so wrong.

[@xinmusicUK]

The final part before the explosion was truly special

[@RandallHammer]

1:45 I've been waiting for this instrument role swap for so long ❤️

[@mikepennington1760]

This was absolutely insane. I loved your collaboration. Bernth is an amazing guitarist.

[@papayoulele]

Always enjoy your videos. I would say any time that I prefer that the feeling takes over the technical demonstration.

[@fporretto]

Good Lord! When they entered the final phase of that "battle," I feared one or both would have a _grand mal_ seizure! Outstanding stuff!

[@therewasascene]

Holy moly the construction of that was fantastic. Great job guys!

[@penstar]

Awesome, TWO winners here who complemented each other beautifully, well done guys!

[@jaywethington1934]

My fingers can't move that fast, let alone in time and tune. HUUUUUGE respect!!!!

[@Kir_K92]

Соло на перегруженном басу - это совершенство. Как и басовая партия на электрогитаре. Спасибо за прекрасное видео!

[@PedalChainsAddiction]

Hats off to your editor. What a well put together video. That’s on top of the staggering performances, of course. Wow.

[@cygnusx-1942]

I need a collab album from the two of you now. That was a mind-blowing composition.

[@SteveOnotsky]

There is one winner in this battle, and it is all of us.

[@CrusaderKnight2000]

1-1 in that first part. Charles takes a clear win on the tap section, but Bernth clearly dominated that pick section.

[@raymaas8330]

No winner. Or two winners. I love both you guys!

[@honordevs]

This was just straight music. The talent here is insane.

[@goranmaretic1999]

Epic performance from Charles and Bernth, thank you guys. Watching Charles playing 6 string bass made me realize that he is actually holding back. If he played on 6 string bass the whole battle it would be hard tu keep up with him.

[@jitteryzeitgeist]

That was wonderful, both of you guys. I did enjoy watching both of you try techniques a bit outside of your wheelhouses and still killing it

[@livio1396]

when this whole thing started I was like not another one of these duels.. but holy crap my mind is blown