Can I Play The HARDEST Guitar Solos Ever On BASS?!

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Which solo was your favourite? 👇🏻

[@Acktenkoffer]

Every

[@Acktenkoffer]

No, I didn't watch it completely

[@Acktenkoffer]

But wich was yours?

[@jannetoropainen9865]

I loved The g.o.a.t

[@beq_eqxba]

The G.O.A.T

[@internetanonymity8534]

The skill level Charles exhibits is just… wow… he’s this generation’s Victor Wooten. Vote for him in the new Best Bass Players of all time poll online!

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Thanks so much!

[@Tammy-xf4kz]

Totally! 💯

[@MuzikJunky]

Word! His playin’ is just mezmerizin’! Peace.

[@Nick--Name]

And Charles is just a 4king dude and very creative!

[@lyndonjamesvillalon2222]

where?

[@WTHFX]

Having the chops to play this is one thing, but the ability to learn by ear and commit to memory this much difficult material this quickly is frankly incredible. This would take me weeks, if not months to get memorized and under my fingers. Amazing.

[@yajneshbheekharry7028]

yes

[@Niko-zr7ky]

yes

[@andreypinto3988]

🤯

[@parrique]

O was thinking exactly this

[@jfumusic1]

It's insane!

[@MuteBassist]

At this point im convinced you can play every song that exists

[@tharalalnun4364]

But can he 0 - 3 - 5

[@shihabuddin611]

@@tharalalnun4364 yes he can. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHzHYZmunb6shpI

[@slilence]

Agreed

[@ooomph9602]

@Freethinkers Exist lol

[@mystery6411]

@Freethinkers Exist shitty bassist? Really? Based on what? You should rename yourself to ShiTThinkers exist.

[@diganthjagadish6922]

He may not admit it himself, but Charles very well might be one of the most technically gifted and well rounded bass guitarists to ever grace the Earth.

[@randombrowser6692]

Dude plays classical thump cleaner than Victor Wooten, i have no doubt he is world class and a once a generation kind of talent

[@fairyprincess911]

I know I’m in love 😻

[@milkywayrocks]

What amazes me about Charles’s playing-other than everything else everyone in this comment section has already said-is that the bass-ness (if that’s a word) is not lost even though he’s covering guitar solos. There are people who can play the bass like they’re playing guitar…Sheehan comes to mind…but very few can play guitar parts on the bass while at the same time doing what a bass player should do-dominate the low end and provide the groove. Hats off to Charles. Wow.

[@einarabelc5]

Uh? That made absolutely no sense. Is a NOTE by note solo, it either grooves on the original or it doesn't. Again, absurd.

[@TheSteelDialga]

I agree. He's literally playing guitar solos on a bass. How much closer can you be being a bassist that plays like a guitarist than that?

[@milkywayrocks]

I disagree. His choices of which notes to slap, for example, is bass-like even though he’s playing the same notes as the guitarists. The Petrucci and Polythia solos are great examples.

[@LukeG_Eire]

@@einarabelc5 application and technique can change tone. That's why when a guitarist just does the same thing on bass it hits the cliche 'he's playing guitar on bass' look at Matt Heafy's recent bass video to understand. Charles still has the application and tone of the bass player when playing other instrument solos. Which is a skill in itself. And it shows Charle's broke multiple ceilings of virtuosity. I hope you understand

[@mortisnoctu]

@@einarabelc5 No. It DOES make sense, because he adds in slaps and taps finger picking (which sounds very diferent compared to picking) and bass styles to the notes.

[@DrDjent-hu4iy]

No-one should be able to be that chill while playing guthrie govan on bass.

[@Marta1Buck]

He should at least pretend a little bit so we don't feel too bad

[@jeffreyyyy3052]

The Power of Practice

[@krowaswieta7944]

@@jeffreyyyy3052 Whole 4 days of practice xd This guy is from another planet.

[@jeffreyyyy3052]

@@krowaswieta7944 my respect is a understatement if he can practice the same thing over and over for 96 hours.

[@nandasukma7901]

Alip

[@ChrisBevanBass]

That Under a Glass Moon arrangement was SO much better than I was expecting. One of my favourite solos ever and you absolutely smashed it. What a killer player man

[@victormontielpiano]

Hey man! Hope you make more Haken covers :D

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Thanks, it's now one of my favourite solos too 🔥

[@victormontielpiano]

@@CharlesBerthoud glad to be one of the guys who suggested it :,)

[@debunkinghistory214]

That breakdown/bridge is awesome, I always skip ahead to that

[@wesleybrehm9386]

That "collab" with Alip Ba Ta was gorgeous. The other stuff was technically impressive, but the duet was a genuine joy to listen to.

[@okikdarmawan3117]

couldnt agree more

[@bminturn]

This was my take as well. The bass playing was tasteful and (as I posted above) perfectly complimented the guitar. The other stuff is technically great, but didn't get me in the feels. Music is about the feels for me.

[@einarabelc5]

There's a reason why is the most hated song request from classical musicians. Something to do with new brains listening to it for the first time.

[@bminturn]

@@einarabelc5 I doubt that this is the first time commenters have heard the song. Just about everyone in the western world knows the melody even if they don't know the name of the song.

[@danamcwhite]

Until he Plays Archspire guitar solos than well talk

[@JoshuaWillis89]

I love how much clarity the bass articulation brings to these super-shred solos.

[@Saceaux]

That Pachelbel's Canon duet almost aligned the planets and brought us into universal harmony. We need a full version collaboration between Charles and Alip Ba Ta for the fate of all mankind.

[@marnaehrech1223]

You are brilliant!!

[@logancollins6392]

Yes to this! Full version collaboration!

[@kvltizt]

I agree. That was a beautiful combination.

[@budiseno1202]

yes please @charles... duet with alip.. for full version

[@juliuscepeda9655]

That duet blew me away. Magic. We need a full video.

[@ThisIsVansChannel]

Charles has the eyes of a man running out of really hard stuff to play, he’s just simply become too good. Here’s my question Charles, can you defeat yourself in a bass battle?

[@BlueMeeple]

One Punch Man vibes

[@YannMetalhead]

He became the Saitama (one punch man) of bass.

[@BlueMeeple]

@@YannMetalhead 100 scales 100 arpeggios 100 licks 10h bass run EVERYDAY!

[@YannMetalhead]

@@BlueMeeple XD

[@lorenzocrocco1157]

You've seen it in the battle against Davie503😏

[@fynii9478]

Guthrie Govan always blows my mind, he's amazing

[@stephenv6054]

I was so impressed with his inclusion in the Aristocrats.

[@GodZefir]

Guthrie is absolutely insane.

[@skinnyraddish696]

He's a super nice dude too. Had a smoke and a chat with him one time.

[@nerfganon9214]

Guthrie is a class act too! Got to see him live a couple of times and after the shows he always talks to the fans and the crowd. Got him to sign my strat as well 😊

[@Gseckerfers]

he is playing a jam track with an improvisation and made a masterpiece from that...crazy af..

[@dankymatters838]

It's awesome how taking a shredding metal solo, removing the distortion, and playing an octave down with fingers instead of a pick, makes it sound like a jazz jam session. Even though the notes didn't change.

[@codinghusky5196]

...dude, it IS a jazz jam session; like most of DT work... Dream Theater is basically a jazz band with metal distortions; not a shredding metal band that miraculously sounds jazz if played on a different instrument. The miracle is basically in people not recognizing the scales.

[@lred1383]

@@codinghusky5196 Dream Theater is prog metal. The only thing that actually sounds like jazz here is Guthrie's solo. I'm so tired of people hearing any complex arrangement and calling it jazz, as if it's something other genres are not allowed to have

[@mjmason75]

Charles has turned into a complete beast on bass. He’s got to be in the running for the most well rounded and best overall bass players worldwide. Seriously. He’s on another level than most of the top players, and he’s playing their most difficult lines with ease. Insane!!!

[@hazardeur]

now relax a little bit. he's very good but "with ease". he's a) rehearsing this difficult stuff for days, maybe weeks for the more difficult cases, b) he's behind the safety of his videos most of the time and can cut his video together the way he pleases c) being a youtube player, he can take as many takes as he wants until it looks and sounds flawless. now i'm not saying he's not great. he definitely is insanely good. but i can assure you it's not as easy as it looks for him. he will admit that himself i'm sure. also how can you diss the greats like that? first of all, they had to come up with this stuff in the first place and they play it live in front of an audience night for night, no video safety nets available there. it's a whole different animal.

[@robertsteinberger]

Seriously, your bass sound and an acoustic player like that... this fits together so well, such a beautiful sound I did not expect. I just hope, your next album contains at least one duet with an acoustic player!

[@thirteenthandy]

Under A Glass Moon solo on bass. That's it, I've seen everything.

[@benkay1026]

Under a Bass Moon, if you will

[@ptsawina]

Now he's just got to finger pick the Stream of Consciousness solo

[@AndresGarcia-qk3sj]

The day when he can play the stream of consciousness solo in bass, without a pick, will be the day I can finally say I've seen anything

[@lred1383]

@@AndresGarcia-qk3sj When someone gets really good with double thumb or 3 finger picking, picks become entirely optional. 3 finger is more restrictive than double thumb, but easier to pick up

[@mrbouncelol]

@@AndresGarcia-qk3sj I don't know if Charles could do the sweeping, in fact if you told me Petrucci couldn't even play it anymore I'd believe you. That's the kind of shit you can only pull off when you practice every day like a pro athlete in their prime.

[@anjonosaurus]

That Canon rock duet is so damn good i almost went to heaven

[@kena50]

That Alip Ba Ta guy is so unconventional, yet magnificent!

[@ralphM1114]

You're not just some amazing bass player. You're a generational musician.

[@munawarcholil4041]

thanks for collaborate with alip ... great performance and sound ..

[@POTC]

"I practiced that 10,000 hours over the last 4 days " So THAT is your secret. Your days are MUCH longer than mine!

[@ilsukdyang8134]

He must have the time stone

[@GrimmMusic]

He used the Kamisama's time chamber for sure

[@cliftonsmith2429]

He stole Ling Lings power

[@runifuseeufo7326]

This is imposibru

[@gods_son_07]

Lol

[@kazsantini]

Dude as a guitarist I know how difficult these tracks are to execute and to see you play these with such accuracy feel and finesse was a true..... I tip my hat to you sir

[@AnthonyWW68]

You Charles, are truly the Greatest Bass Player of All Time. You know every style, every technique, and can combine them in extremely musical melodic ways, you can play any song/piece/part ever, you create your own brilliant music - including multiple tunings (BEEF is an unbelievably beautiful tune) and I truly believe there's nothing you can't do. It's a privilege to be able to watch your videos. Keep it up!

[@jonsidell3338]

@@JennerationX100 He should consider a slap battle against Davie504.

[@AnthonyWW68]

@@JennerationX100 I obviously mentioned his BEEF tuning song as an example of how great a writer he is. How would I mention that if I hadn't seen the video?

[@jabbawaukeevideos-private6140]

@@jonsidell3338 already exists.

[@Gliam1205]

Go easy, he's insane. But to be the best ever you dont just need to be technically amazing, but also to be famous and rememberable. Thats why atm guys like Jaco and victor are considered the greatest bass players ever. Also there are some techniques he doesnt use like 4 finger picking, sweep picking and hybrid picking. Apart from that he pretty much uses everything

[@AnthonyWW68]

@@Gliam1205 Nope. You absolutely don't have to be "famous and rememberable" to whatever standards YOU personally have. I (and thousands of others) remember him all the time, and I think a KZbinr with this many views and followers is more "famous" than 99.999% of the people on Earth. And by now, he's read your comment and is practicing a new video featuring 4-finger picking, AND sweep picking. :D So yeah, he's the GOAT.

[@goodmanwiseman303]

The Guthrie solo was so ridiculous. You're crazy good man. Like GOAT level.

[@jakefoxx7978]

What you and Alip played was beautiful!

[@greengonzonz]

Yes, yes, yes, that last acoustic guitar duet was 🔥 💙

[@papy_yep]

Great solos! I would also have loved more of your cannon with Alip Ba Ta, it was so beautiful. Also, recently, I've been re-listening to Jason Becker, quite a splendid guitarist, especially if you seek hard guitar pieces :)

[@RE-jb2ke]

Canon in D, in bass . . . yes plz. You should do a full arrangement

[@Ernest_P_Worrell]

Probably not another person out there that has the skills Charles possesses on both bass AND guitar! Your a legend bro and that's undeniable.

[@dewannee]

Dude on that last collaboration 6:10, you do compliment his arrangement with your playing there... KUDOS!

[@carlboswell986]

I'm not saying anything one way or another about difficulty, but I love to hear Joe Satriani. I really appreciate his compositional skills. He has so many songs that are simply extremely enjoyable to listen to.

[@BeheadedKamikaze]

All those solos were insane next-level man! But honestly my favourite was your duet with Alip Ba Ta :) Just love the way it sounds together.

[@AJAXIMOS]

I still can't believe you've played john's and guthrie's solos, you are simply ABSURD ! Man, you rock so much I have no words to express how much I admire you :D

[@Darjia]

The fact you attempted these and for the most part pulled them off YIKES... Outstanding Charles... and it's amazing how well you practice to make it look simple... when it's far from that... great job!!!

[@SnowTheBard]

You rocked all the solos which is amazing but I must admit - I really loved the collab with Alip Ba Ta (although GOAT way a very close second)

[@motsuthungodyuo8014]

Charles is a talented guy... His contents Never disappoints me. We need the full version of the G.O.A.T

[@Chicorock10]

Wow man, never throught I'll see a Petrucci solo on a bass

[@Incog2k6]

This is FAR better than the "guitar solos on bass" video that Davie did a few months ago. And wow, you nailed them all. You are a madman (in all the best ways)! Good job! This is by far one of my favorite KZbin videos in recent times. You truly are one of the best bassists in the world right now, and not just a KZbin sensation.

[@nicholaslittlefield4424]

I love davie. An amazing player but.....Charles is a better player. (Slap incoming).

[@yourself88xbl]

I gotta say that your bass tone is absolute perfection. I don't know an incredible amount about tone crafting but I want to say it's the way treble is upfront it really gives it that deeper guitar sound rather than more of a synth tone.

[@danielcrescendo2544]

Thank u for not basing this off watchmojo. I almost died.

[@nohzybluezy9350]

Charles put alip ba ta on the thumbnail. Me as an Indonesian: "And i slap that like button properly".

[@VikingM1ke]

Bass and acoustic together gave the most beautiful sound! Could you do more of that, please?

[@ghiancarlofernandez8471]

I Love The How Charles Play the Bass like a Guitar.

[@scraps7624]

I still can't believe how absolutely blown away I am when I see your playing, amazing as always my dude

[@andririki1298]

Not spoiler: we knew he can. I love all. But my fav is GOAT & Pachelbel's Canon. Would love to see you duet on Alip "Goosebumps" cover. It's coffe time.

[@erwinbodak886]

guthrie's solo was insane.. love that.. duet with alip also amazing.. beautiful collaboration.. accoustic guitar makes your bass sound even more delicious..

[@philipmiller0802]

Now I want to hear a complete Canon Rock cover!

[@orengtakmesteh6292]

Alip Ba Bata

[@MitchM240]

Respect for playing goat. Most people can’t play that on guitar. Oh Timmy looks so young and ink free love it.

[@llj0rdanll]

6:14 we need a full version of it.

[@azpcox]

I absolutely loved the duet! Do more duet challenges. With bass. With guitars. With anything and Your Bass Lines. Love you solo tracks as well!!!

[@fluffy-sz8by]

That canon rock was sick

[@chrisbenn6128]

I liked the Alip Ba Ta duet the most. Potential for a recorded track?

[@ambaritachanell6292]

Nice duet

[@conraduouou]

i always go back to watching your videos for motivation on bass practice. thanks man

[@lesliecruzado2793]

I enjoyed the most the last solo. People need to realize that music is not about playing fast or a lot of notes. Music is a beautiful expression. Being able to play fast should only be a tool, not a requirement.

[@writvo]

Thanks for making Alip Ba Ta as one of your choices, Charles. He's the most underrated and lesser known guitarist compared by virtuoso Henson and guitar-gods Govan and Petrucci. Please make full collab with Alip. Either Mozart's Rondo Alla Turca or any composition from his channel. Much respect from Indonesia.

[@samb2543]

I too would love to see a full collab with Alip Ba Ta, that short duet was wonderful!

[@writvo]

@@samb2543 I second that.

[@atbambang6359]

Yess.... agree ☕☕

[@dmcarter1512]

Not underrated at all, every single guitar comments section has something about him and hes one of the most subscribed to guitar youtubers

[@AfandiSatyaK]

Honestly i can listen this Canon D collabs for thousand hour. So soooothing

[@howardstark]

It's not even my birthday and I woke up to this gift. 😎👍🏻 Hard to believe you put up the poll about 4 days ago, and yet here we are. Thanks, Charles!

[@sgnight9928]

dude,everytime i watch you you always blow me away....

[@johng92]

That Guthrie solo is insane. Most guitarists wouldn’t even attempt it. I’ve been aware of him for decades and haven’t even thought to play his music.

[@turck_pharao]

Please make a full version of Canon D with this classic guitar guy. On the time spawn of years it got millions of views.

[@Pfel93]

Man Guthrie is such a sick guitarist, wish he was more well known

[@tsht]

Yes and he also have an exquisite english accent ^^

[@sodeiku]

that petrucci solo is insane, do more please,

[@debunkinghistory214]

It's not really as compelling/coherent a topic but would be cool if he did solos on other instruments, e.g. the keyboard solo on Take the Time by Dream Theater (maybe with a little sampling of the guitar solo prior)

[@karenguittar8416]

You are an amazing talent, Charles - thanks for sharing with the rest of us!

[@markbrown7968]

Canon is a favorite of mine, even though its a wedding song. I just like the arrangement of it. Great video.

[@cloakdaggercustoms3903]

I just listened to the section where you play G.O.A.T and.... I'm speechless. I would pay for a full cover of this.

[@mgrocki]

The fact that you took just a few days to learn these is the most impressive!

[@nicolasgodfraind4287]

When I read the title I was like: of course you can. You're amazingly good.

[@Frei_Raum]

I had no doubt, too xD

[@nayannbg6314]

Thank you for playing Under the Glass Moon. I really got goosebumps, you really are a very very good bassist and a musician

[@andreabaldi8811]

Pure awesomeness! But IMHO, you and Alip together create some magic I can hardly find elsewhere here! Lots of love and respect from Italy!

[@DrRChandra]

Pachelbel's Canon made me cry.

[@1982Lantis]

Anyone wants "If Canon in D was the hardest song in the world"? PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do a canon video!!!

[@Wizardbeard91]

Dude your definitely one of the best bassists who've graced the sound waves thanks for all the great content man and just know when I'm asked about who's the best bassist between Jaco claypool or Wooten I reply Charles berthoud

[@Arwndr]

The most Beautiful in this video was your duet with alip ba ta. Thanks a lot. Very Harmonic.

[@bUtt3R10]

Its hard to believe you're just a mortal man. Your skill with the bass is on such a godly level, your videos always blow me away!

[@ebonezra8073]

I am always blown away by your ability to pick up and mirror difficult pieces. If it was really four days, that's just incredible. The Canon in D was my favorite, though. Classical pieces with modern bass tap/ slap is always beautiful to hear. But, I did just get through listening to the 20 video game songs, and I'd like to hear a bona-fide full production of Skyrim with your usual Berthoudian twists.

[@shredkettle]

This is the most insane bassing I've ever seen. We're not worthy!!

[@holden2gether]

Charles, Charles, Charles. Was mightily impressed with all of the solos until you got to Guthrie........then my head just exploded! Un- be- leive- able! I'm standing in front of my computer giving you an ovation Sir. By the way, do you know of any movies currently in production that need a headless torso? I'm not much good for anything else now.

[@goddessservant6669]

🤣 I'm with you too! I bet my bass would look pretty good in a fireplace. 🤣

[@benrivenbark]

Headless Torso? Wait a second.... ARE YOU THE DOOO? :D

[@georgehenryklaumv6974]

I love Charles. I just love that he ended up in a Davie504 video, from his channel that only had a few uploads prior, and after being recognized for his absolute mastery of bass, is almost to 1m subscribers

[@Lethean676]

this man deserves to be more recognized........he is ridiculously amazing

[@smeagol8741]

I just hope you choose Goosebumps song from Alip.

[@michaelmiradezandband]

Charles might legitimately be the most technically skilled bass player living.

[@B.M.Skyforest]

Please play Tim Henson's solo from Jared Dines collab. I really love it, wondering how it would sound with you on bass!

[@donmcglothlin841]

The gentleman on the acoustic is straight fire Beautiful composition and wicked skill

[@semitones9106]

Damn.. not only is it harder on bass but you also did with just fingers , props to you !I love the way GOAT sounded

[@TheFrozenDesert]

When does the Govan, Berthoud, Portnoy tour start? That should really be a thing.

[@eivind261093]

I've been a big Dream Theater fan for the past 15 years or so, and for the longest while I thought John Myung (in his glory days) was about as good as was possible to be on bass. You have definitely proven that thought wrong!

[@r0ngr0ng96]

check out alip cover another day

[@Albert-zs1iq]

Need an episode of The guitarist that needs bass, featuring Alip Ba Ta.

[@atbambang6359]

Yess... agree Waiting

[@nonombre7159]

Im gonna go old school. Al Di Meola Race With the Devil on Spanish Highway. He was 23 when he recorded it after having been in Return to Forever with Chick Corea and Stanley Clarke starting at the age of 19. There's a few pieces in the beginning but go to about 4:50.

[@cesarcarpa7887]

This is just INSAAAANE!!! Under a glass moon solo blew mi mind.

[@ShredmasterScott]

I’m exhausted just watching this muhahaha

[@looty8982]

Im dissapointes to see you ina bass video thread scott...

[@mvrcguitar]

@@looty8982 and I'm disappointed to see you in a bass video thread, Looty.

[@looty8982]

@@mvrcguitar AAAAAHHHH UNO REVERSE NO

[@fiftysecwithoutza]

@@mvrcguitar I’m disappointed to see you in a bass video thread, AtmosCraft

[@maritox7382]

@@fiftysecwithoutza I'm disappointed to see you in a bass video thread, iTzPyKRaM...

[@budis9868]

Alip ba ta is alien...every song cover make me shock,,,one band on his one acoustic guitar, very difficult to make every song in acoustic guitar with bass line, harmonics, rythems, drums, n vocal too with beautifull sound if i heard..his only use one accoustic guitar...

[@heriwidodo1]

Would you play "Bengawan Solo" like what Alip_Ba_Ta played in Bamsbreaders Chanel ?? I believe Canon Rock is just a familiar common song for you, but bengawan solo Alips version is another color...

[@arnazasasholeh555]

Man, that is dedication right there, salute!

[@cg.man_aka_kevin]

6:17, OMG, the bass and melody are powerful!!! Just add kahon, more epic!!! :)

[@bradwiggs7704]

Just curious...how long does it take you to learn some of these solos? This is incredible considering how many videos you post. Great job!

[@jamboink8293]

I need more Charles playing polyphia, I didn't think it was possible to make that song sound even better... But here we are!

[@marko1701]

yooo guthrie govan all the way. everybody needs to know about him. he should be praised much higher in the musicscene

[@jookya2]

I really respect the acoustic guitarists, distortion can hide a bad note, on acoustic it stands out

[@abrahamvazquez7079]

Dude you are insane!!! Impeccable!!! Immaculate!!!