Charles Berthoud: The YouTuber Redefining The Bass Guitar

[@PedroSkuzzy]

Charles THE PRO I still give props to Davie504 for introducing me to Charles

[@MrJeffcoley1]

Yes that was a lot of fun. One of the top comments on that Davie504 Fiverr challenge video is for once the “Pro” was worth the money

[@Grammarlings-cf8yw]

Davie504 gave him the eyeballs he needed - he has the talent, but wouldn't have gotten big without Davie and he could at least mention him in the class of 'people who were doing bass youtube' who were inspiring and helpful to me (and the bass on social media)

[@luisa.rodriguezrivera2000]

Still prefer David504, better than carrot top.

[@garyv2498]

Maybe Rick will have Davie504 on next?

[@loki3292]

Same here- guy embodies everything I wanted to be as a bassist, but never had the talent to do so. (Davie, too, if I'm being honest)

[@jun813]

Never expected this interview. Glad Charles is getting the recognition that he deserved.

[@lelleithmurray235]

I wanted to comment separately, but couldn't and I don't know why. A thoroughly enjoyable interview!

[@elitesaint5348]

Waiting for Davie504

[@rimmersbryggeri]

What about Rick I think he is the one being recogniced here.

[@moronicdooshbaggery756]

This guy has been blowing my mind for a few years now Success is getting Beato'd

[@nogrecords]

📠📠📠📠📠📠

[@JerGol]

Dude, for real. It's been great seeing Charles blow up so much. Being here is the proof of the quality if his work because Rick really knows his stuff.

[@dkbrn1b.737]

"Beato'd", you better get credit for that when it's added to the urban dictionary!

[@michellesimpson4591]

@@dkbrn1b.737why couldn’t I have come up with that?!?!! 😂

[@ChrisR-ne4kn]

Saw Charles in 2018-ish midwinter in a small cafe in Brattleboro, VT while it was snowing outside. There were probably only 4 or 5 of us there, but my friend and I were absolutely blown away by what he was doing and knew he deserved a bigger audience. We talked with him a bit afterwards and he was a super nice guy. I am so happy to see him on Rick's channel and with the following he deserves.

[@Michelle-Davis]

He has no feeling.

[@gernottoventile_mtb]

@@Michelle-Davis How come you know?

[@XIII1013]

This man deserves it. With all the skills whilst being so humble since the sudden uprising, so glad Davie504 gave him that much needed shoutout. We need more people like him truly.

[@HappyBoxer-nb1mb]

Yeah and he didn’t even give him credit for it… wow

[@arunkarthikma3121]

@@HappyBoxer-nb1mb I'd say most bassists had already heard of Charles. The wider audience heard more about Charles only after the Davie504 and Ichika collabs. Honestly, most people didn't even know bass was a separate instrument before Davie.

[@thefellduck]

Davie got me into watching Bass videos on KZbin. While Davie is a great bass player, Charles is among the absolute best and his musicality is stellar.

[@merlinoner]

Davie made Charles the youtuber he is now though.

[@alexandrebelair4360]

@@merlinoner So? Your point? He never said otherwise.

[@RetiredRobot]

David is mediocre, at best

[@robdubent]

NO COMPARISON

[@robdubent]

@@merlinoner who cares. Musicians are here for the real content. Save the childish nonsense

[@PapaShasta_]

LOVE seeing Charles on your channel. This man deserves it.

[@diegoq8417]

He's a amazing bass player and a humble dude.

[@Teal_Seal]

He’s an excellent pianist and composer too 👍👍

[@footnotedrummer]

Rick... you are the man! Way to use your platform to promote another EXTREMELY talented guy. I've watched many of Charles's videos, but not everyone knows of him. You just took his channel up another couple hundred thousand subs. He deserves to be seen/heard.

[@newyorkminute6847]

Rick is the best guy to interview musicians... he puts them at ease and gets them in their comfort zone and helps them shine... nice work Rick.

[@ianboylan1981]

I still remember the first time I saw him play in a Davie504 video. I had seen Victor Wooten, Marcus Miller, Larry Graham and many other amazing players over the years and I was still absolutely blown away by how clean and how musical all his solos are. Definitely one of the best bassists playing today. Great interview.

[@ebonysweetroll]

Ok, well that's 40 minutes my employer will never get back.

[@EdBall-p1k]

😂

[@foadrightnow5725]

💯💯

[@JoeIsOut2lunch]

Listen to the audiobook, slow productivity, and that will remove your guilt, my friend

[@mitchweiner]

You should become self-employed!

[@Evangelos2112]

@@JoeIsOut2lunchYou mean only if he listens to the audiobook at work.

[@frankscovill7539]

This was awesome Rick, thank you for featuring Charles. I have been watching him for years and love what he does, this was a real treat. Thank you again!

[@dgallagher7029]

Rick is a great interviewer. Genuine curiosity and passion for the subject and the skill of the musician. Very natural conversation with authenticity.

[@spacegaukler3275]

I have been following Charles for a long time and consider him one of the best bass players of our time. The technique is fantastic. But in this video I also saw that he is also a great musician. In pieces with a guitar where there was no need to play, he did not play and did not make an "ego shooter" out of the music, but played only what was needed. This is just top! Perfect.

[@billsmith2212]

Not only a fantastic musician , but his commitment and work ethic are also amazing . And he keeps a sense of humour throughout !

[@ruipacheco2939]

Awesome! Now, it's time for El Estepario Siberiano! Cheers from Portugal

[@tjordulf]

YES, 100% agree. Rick, are you reading this buddy??

[@brentwalker8596]

Yes. that would be insane.

[@kingraph]

100% yesssss

[@doctornova3015]

Charles, George and Matteo need to form a supergroup

[@horsebattery]

@@doctornova3015 I wonder what kind of band would result from this kind of combination of ridiculous virtuosity. I vote for Berthoud, Siberiano, Marcin and Dimash. I think it would be confusing.

[@GozMaster]

I LITERALLY just shared Charles's Bass Battle with my 15 year old son (Who now plays bass because of Davie504 and Charles.) Thank you for your dedication to your craft sir.

[@austynanderson4403]

How'd you do that

[@deadlightlabyrinth]

Very enjoyable interview! ❤ I love how Charles isn't just technically inclined, he's a talented composer as well.

[@NetDestiny]

Awesome video Rick. Charles is such a talent and a class act, and it's always a beautiful thing watching him play. I'd love to see him live.

[@SlickSydney]

Charles and Bernth have been sounding great together.

[@jamwayofaiken-augustarockb7643]

Agreed

[@mtebor]

Wish they were coming to the states

[@michaeldorcey9305]

Thank you Rick for having another wonderful musician on your channel

[@bilosdiogee410]

Instant like. Charles is the best bass player I have ever seen. After 50 years he is the best I’ve seen

[@thatsamazin-]

Seeing him for the first time is like seeing that drummer. I can’t remember his name but he always bounces stick in the air. lol There is no higher level than that guy.

[@mr.steinhaus6014]

@@thatsamazin-estepario siberiano or something. Spot on!

[@jesperburns]

@@thatsamazin- Does that guy write his own music though? Like Charles here?

[@juliankliemann9200]

​@@jesperburnshe does write his own drum patterns

[@Odhil95]

​@@jesperburnshe has a video in which he explain he got into drumming mostly because out of being competitive and not necessarily because of the music. he's not that interested in the musicality. he does write his parts in projects but he's no music composer like charles if that's the question.

[@JayGee-ti7oe]

Charles Berthoud is so talented . . . would love to see and hear him live, that would be the ultimate.

[@matto9734]

Charles is a Gentle Giant... thnx Rick for having him!

[@joelschama1735]

Pfft. He couldn't even play let alone create a bass line from Gentle Giant.

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

Two of my favorite KZbinrs… i’ve been following you both for a while now. I knew one day this video would happen!! makes total sense! great video Rick !! thank you

[@greengonzonz]

Agreed, Charles's musicality is present. Being a bass wizard is only half the picture. ❤

[@sophia_comicart]

That first piece is ridiculously good. Gorgeous. Actually moving.

[@Marta1Buck]

yeah, my chair even starts elevating...

[@MelFinehout]

I don’t play bass, and I think he is my favorite musician. Never seen such fitness, technique, passion and musical sensibility in one guy. I can’t pass by a video of his. Hope he expands his audience. And hope he tours the US one day!

[@arunkarthikma3121]

Yeah, as a bassist, he is definitely the real deal. Only surpassed by a few freaks of nature (while being one in his own right).

[@tomevans1894]

I think I've watched every video Charles has produced, but you've enabled us to finally meet him. Awesome! Thank you!

[@ndbaker74]

Worst thing about this video is that I can only thumbs up this once. Funny just yesterday in one of your older videos I was watching you said something about liking to collaborate with other youtubers and I immediately hoped you'd work with Charles soon! So awesome this happened!

[@janhanchenmichelsen2627]

Berthoud is ridiculously talented, still he seems very down-to-earth, just nice and pleasant guy.

[@juliankliemann9200]

He's still a bist after all. Love him

[@mopsydaisy]

There is no talent

[@Jean-LucBerthommier]

@@mopsydaisy hater

[@afonsodeportugal]

@@mopsydaisy Really? I would like to hear you play!

[@cazuelamaster203]

​@@mopsydaisy agreed is all practice no talent

[@deniswastaken]

what the fuck? this has to be the coolest musical conversation between 2 musical youtubers, I'll enjoy every single minute of it, thank you Rick & Charles.

[@RB3PROGUITAR]

Fantastic interview, Charles is so talented. I envy Rick being able to see his performance up close.

[@dreaminginnoother]

This guy's pretty sick at bass. He kills it on the spinning guitar too. If you haven't seen it, worth a watch.

[@oneirdaathnaram1376]

Well, being invited by Rick Beato to do an interview with him means that you've really arrived at the very top of a career in music.

[@mopsydaisy]

says who?

[@sandro9677]

Me

[@fredfred2363]

I'll agree with that.

[@lukemckelvey5996]

Can confirm

[@glowboyglow315]

Love everything about Charles. Nice down to earth guy that have been working hard for many years on his skills and we are all glad he got a break through after all those years. He got a big heart, humour and is a world class musician.

[@MartyrDK]

Charles is a hard working Prodigy, with a strong love for music.

[@bazpowell4096]

Big fan of Charles Berthoud. I love how he seemingly stretches across 147,935 frets with ease.

[@mikemelara9591]

Charles and Bernth together has got to be one of the most iconic team ups ever. I love both of their music…. And both of them together is just an absolute treasure!!! DAVIE WE CANT FORGET YOU EITHER BABY!!!! EPICOO!!!!

[@fewpoundcory]

I've been watching both these guys for 5 plus years and never thought I'd see them together on this channel LOL

[@Riley512]

Why? As Rick said, it is easy work for him and advertisement for both.

[@DannySapko]

He's ok

[@erniemathews8130]

😂😂😂 glad to see you on here Danny, I watch your videos as well 😎

[@MicovskiMC]

Behs

[@bobbyggare8364]

Behs

[@spaomalley]

Danny, I just found out earlier today that you have actual videos. I thought you only did shorts. At first, honestly, you really annoyed me. But, either my standards have lowered or you’ve grown on me and I now watch shorts of yours that YT suggests to me.

[@DezTheBassGuy]

I know I've only been asking for three days but could you please do a video on Mike Gordon's bass tone in the future because I can't figure out how he gets it for the life of me lol

[@claesbore]

Lovely. Charles is the bassgod right now. What a humble musician.

[@ScootsMcPoot]

hes the bassgod for people who dont know the real bass gods. Joey demaio, Brian bromberg, les claypool, lee sklar, Jess schmidt, John patitucci. Etc, so many legends most people who watch youtube have no idea. The people who inspired charles. Charles is good, one of the better. But he is not on the level of these dudes. Musically

[@eddied112]

Rick - all your interviews are great to watch but this one was something special. What a talented musician Charles is. Thank you

[@erkkiboy]

Masterclass with Beato and Berthoud! Love it 🙌

[@gp92510]

Zappa would LOVE THIS GUY

[@elponchex]

Zappa would love Almafuerte

[@oscarleijontoft]

Yes to both! Zappa loved musical awesomeness with theory behind it. Like Vai or Colaiuta. Then he used all that talent to destroy a toy police car on stage 😅😅😅

[@sailgoal]

Man when Charles plays a song I just find my face keeps smiling the entire time. So cool! 😁👍

[@nev375]

If anyone claimed he was the best bassist on the planet I would not argue.

[@kc_jones_gaming]

I have trouble finding better and I’m a proud music snob. I even put him above Wooten and Lespool in specific ways. Lespool is my personal closest since he sings while playing which is a whole other level of insane to me. People often forget that singing is adding another instrument to play simultaneously

[@jimbeaux4988]

I think right now, he's the best I've seen.

[@terri6854]

@kc_jones_gaming Not really. All humans are born with the ability to sing and it's easier to do with little concentration or unconsciously than playing an actual instrument.

[@Sergio-dh5qh]

You are out of your mind, or you are trolling

[@kc_jones_gaming]

@@terri6854 doing both at the same time with completely different cadence is extremely difficult. Just singing is easy, I absolutely agree with you. Adding slap bass while doing so is the difference

[@pdgkokomaaab7044]

Can’t express how happy I am seeing Charles on Rick’s channel, Rick you have all my respect for featuring such young talents, God bless you!

[@StanfieldMacCue]

Fantastic. Official validation Charles has made it. I am so proud.

[@TeslaFamilyTravels]

This crossover we’ve been waiting for!

[@rerawho]

Wow, great stuff here. I’ve been following Charles for 3 or 4 years. He always impresses. He’s a true virtuoso.

[@1silkfox]

I am a massive fan of both of you. One of the reasons I enrolled at Berklee jazz course designed by Jim Stinnett (RIP) was Charles reference of him . Mr. Berthoud is pushing the boundaries of the language of the instrument like Jaco, Stanley, Victor and Michael Manring has done in the past.

[@austenj4539]

Charles's cover of 'Barbie Girl' is absolutely marvellous!

[@walkinbass88]

The hardest song in the world...

[@snekmeseht]

It amazes me how his playing and his personality are on different planes. I'm always blown away.

[@bloozintro]

The trending toward "shorts" is disappointing to me. I like to be able to really sink my teeth into a musical piece that just doesn't happen with shorts.

[@Mincraftia100]

I am a fan of the raw videos and thumbnails though

[@MrDmadness]

Shorts are brain cancer imo .

[@prdoyle]

It's all good, man. This is a 40-minute video.

[@shanepaynter5591]

Agreed. I don't propose to know the solution but shorts are the nail in the coffin of attention span and diligent pursuit of knowledge. It's the equivalent of a headline and nobody reads the story like reading the title of the cliffs notes and suddenly an expert until the next title of the cliffs notes they read

[@sordel5866]

I kept hiding the Shorts menu but now they've taken the option away to get rid of it. If I wanted to be on TikTok I'd be on TikTok!

[@AmiGuitar]

you need to get les claypool on the channel

[@aliambassador]

God I would love that

[@rl-ub9hx]

Can we all take a moment to appreciate how excited Rick was to watch Charles perform. And another for him having Charles perform!

[@lwade3481]

Rick, your format for interviewing is unique and second to none! I’ve learned so much from watching your content. Charles is a genius! I hope he gets his “flowers” during his lifetime. You too!

[@4unkb0y]

so glad two of my favorite YTers were able to sit down together! Great Stuff!

[@Hakabas01]

6:00 you know I always had him in my mind as this technical geek who just likes to play crazy sh*t at light speed, but that performance of "Farewell" was absolutely beautiful.

[@johnwu3219]

Rick and Charles are literally my 2 favorite music channels😇 this is great

[@0bm31770]

I've been following Charles for years. He is amazing!

[@anamrake]

Great interview! Some of the best upcoming artists can be found in youtube, including Berthoud. All the best to both of your channels!

[@Mattalica-ss9pj]

Not only is Charles the most amazing bassist on KZbin -- and one of the most talented in the world as far as I can tell -- he seems like a genuinely nice and generous guy. There's just no drama, attitude, or ego with this dude.

[@oil_can]

Charles never ceases to amaze or inspire.

[@richardharrold9736]

Yeah. It amazes me that his channel didn't crash and die after a few weeks. How anyone can like his constant overplaying and gimmickry...

[@ludwigbouwer1080]

One of the most musical bass shredders out there. Always grooving.

[@retropyro]

Charles makes my bass look at me with disgust and disdain.

[@fragbert66]

My bass makes me put on Charles' videos so it can imagine being played by him.

[@johnberkley6942]

That's why it's good to only have a cheap, crappy, RSI-inducing instrument. Then you won't get ideas above your station. Besides, I had my two Fenders stolen. But I'm not bitter, oh no.

[@dctbass]

People like Charles reminds me that I am not a musician, I am a guy that owns musical instruments. 😁

[@ndbaker74]

I don't think that Charles makes my bass do that, but after watching his work I definitely do realize that my bass does look at me in disgust... and I'm not sure for how long it has been doing that...

[@RedSinter]

😂😂😂 Keep at it...

[@erniesanders3724]

Charles is off the charts. Absolutely amazing talent.

[@tonycunha3310]

Brilliant to see Charles humility and just how real he is in your interview with him. He has made his space in the world for his passion for Bass. Legendary!

[@charliejg]

Love Charles' channel. Some of his past comedy videos were fantastic, wigs and costumes were the best!

[@rintintim5905]

Rick, your interviews are the BEST! I've been watching Charles for some time - he's amazing.

[@alexanderlyon]

Such a great player. He's a real pioneer. I don't know if there's another bassist today who is as well-round as Charles (e.g., fingerstyle, slap, tapping, and even pick playing.)

[@EkhoProductions]

Been following Charles for about 3 years now. He's great!

[@kfrederick1644]

Thank you for having Charles on. I have been watching his channel for a few years and love his work. His innovation and creativity is stunning.

[@Schmidtty1974]

Wow! This guy is just amazing! So glad you highlight these lesser-known artists! They really deserve to be known.

[@EdBall-p1k]

not only is his tecnichal expertise so mind blowing his song writing is something beyond special….absolutely beautiful melodies!

[@SplexX100]

The PRO!

[@eliasjoe]

Rick kudos to you for highlighting such a talent and the usual great interview. Berthoud is a super talent and the fact that he’s humble makes him all the greater. Well done to both of you.

[@MikeJones-ju4fi]

This guy is the best I’ve ever heard. Love his bass playing 🫶

[@ceccavara]

I remember the battle between Charles and dave504, his channel exploded after that. The part from 26:32 is AMAZING!!

[@Grammarlings-cf8yw]

yeah Davie beat him in slapping and Charles beat him in tapping, and equal in the rest.

[@ghostapostle7225]

@@Grammarlings-cf8yw that's cope, Charles is better in every technique.

[@Grammarlings-cf8yw]

@@ghostapostle7225 not in that performance - Davie has more genuine groove, musicality.

[@Grammarlings-cf8yw]

@@ghostapostle7225 I recognise Charles is like a classically trained musician - but he doesn't have groove or feel

[@richardharrold9736]

​@@ghostapostle7225 Charles has technical facility but no feel, no soul. And Davie is just a tired old meme.

[@froorocks100]

How far you've come Charles. Still remember when it all kicked off with Davie. Well deserved ❤

[@stevemaurer8120]

My favorite of Charles's pieces is "Gravity". Seriously, go look it up. Never even knew a bass could do what he did with it.

[@egblackfang]

Great GREAT Interview! Love Charles. My 5 year old is all over Charles and his music. Been hoping for this interview to happen and here it is. Thnx, Rick.

[@joaos.medeiros9031]

40 minutes of pure magic. I'm a subscriber of both, and love your contents soooo muuuchhh. Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@robertfraser7199]

I've been following this guy for two years. Mind blowing. Rick has his finger on the pulse once again!!

[@sumo-ninja]

That first song was beautiful man!

[@TommyLeeDepp]

Got to see him play live, and I was honestly surprised that he’s just as amazing as in his videos - no mistakes, just 100% accuracy and incredible skill! Plus, he's a really humble guy. Charles is awesome!

[@blakebass1]

Wonderful interview!!! I have been a big fan of Sir Charles for years. He has helped to elevate the bass to new levels of artistry and excellence. Thank you Charles and Rick, keep up the great work!

[@fisherman5662]

Loved hearing you guys talk shop. It is nice to see musicians discussing their music & their music business........ and most of all listening and watching them performing their trade. Thank you both.

[@nickjohnson5201]

This is your best one Rick 🫶🏻 you just keep getting better like Charles 🤘🏼

[@jankymcjangles3817]

It's great when you get a musician on who is just willing to tear through some material right on camera. That speaks to their professionalism.

[@dntkatz]

I never miss Charles always amazing.

[@dukepettit329]

Charles is an amazing artist and the most humble of humans amongst us. Please continue your journey so we all can dream and aspire to chase our passion.

[@jamescalistro7871]

Doesn't get much better than this for me; my favorite bassist and my favorite music business insider! Thank you Rick and Charles!

[@The_Doc_Rocks]

Charles' video of his version of "Barbie Girl" remains my favourite among all the other amazing videos! That one is just the best!! But that's just MY preference, of course - others will have different favourites.

[@tangtianen]

There aren't many things I thank the algorithm for, but the Barbie Girl video was how I found out about Charles. In the interview, Charles mentioned that he prefers focusing mainly on the music, and that's been great. I do miss the comedy sketches with the wigs though!

[@DannyOklamchak-nn8rj]

Wow first song u played with burnt really took me on a journey. Just got urself a new fan. I am already bernth fan.

[@nichollebraspennickx943]

Charles just came up on my you tube feed last month! Yeah! His playing is So amazing!

[@deevnn]

Excellent interview with my current favorite bass player...

[@TomGrubbe]

He's not only an amazing bass player but his songs are all very catchy and musically brilliant.