So Davie504 Finally Gave Me A Challenge I FAILED

[@CharlesBerthoud]

So how many basslines did you get?! 👇🏻

[@smack_dab]

Davie is a joke compared to you

[@gamebelcommunity768]

Well actually, zero..

[@dahliazaylinsage]

So much BASS! Thanks and safety to ya! Cheers man!

[@Laytar]

4 🤣

[@ajbp95]

1, the first one. But it was like 3-4 that I actually know even with the audio on.

[@MightyJonE]

It’s great you give smaller largely unknown channels such as Davie a chance in the limelight!

[@CharlesBerthoud]

I like to give back

[@mikejones8866]

Checkmate Davie504 with your "10.7 subscribers". LMAO (Also the "smaller bass player" comment. davie is 6 feet 7 inches tall)

[@MightyJonE]

@@mikejones8866 I’m the 0.7 😃

[@marksfarmcraft1888]

Yes, all ten point seven of his subs. :-)

[@OpalholicsAnonymous]

@@CharlesBerthoud true man of the people!

[@prismaticc_abyss]

Charles: "hes looking very suspicious in that one" Davie: *absolutely dead and emotionless stare*

[@snarkamedes]

Same as his joyful face on bassline 2...

[@GammaLoop111]

Charles: drop D, scientific analysis, etc. Davie: Look you can just hit out the beat on a recorder pffff

[@xDmindless]

I died when he started tapping on the recorder xD

[@SunRayShadow]

Gamma! YOOOO

[@gilb_4]

@@xDmindless Still worked!

[@TheAngryMoth104]

Gonna need to see Charles cover Galaxy Collapse now

[@davedavem]

I've ordered a recorder

[@Chris-TMH]

"From The Joy on his face" had me laughing so loud 💀😆

[@DrawingLearner2026]

I rewatched the first 20 seconds of the video on mute and thought Davie504 had kidnapped Charles' parents and was demanding a ransom.

[@anathemasoul8393]

There is something insanely unnerving about seeing an instrument being played but not hearing any noise.

[@genericnameinc]

If it's an instrument you know well, you'll be hearing plenty of stuff :D

[@obscurity3027]

Especially true when the instrument is being played by davie’s long skinny E.T. fingers.

[@BlueZirnitra]

I see your insanely unnerving and raise you mildly irritating.

[@rbarbetta1978]

That's exactly the way I feel about electric cars....

[@Thomas-hw5en]

Like having Ableton Live, PowerPoint and the IEM quitting at the same time. 😂

[@ZXMany]

Man, I love the jokes in this video and this challenge is such a cool idea! Seriously thanks so much for the laughs you and Davie bring 🙏

[@juan.6008]

juan.

[@farfaraway4285]

Finally you guys again. Here is a challenge - swap bass, play style and personality! I’d love to see that.

[@thehimagedidntfitinmypfp6562]

i want to see davie smile as he plays Charles

[@farfaraway4285]

@@thehimagedidntfitinmypfp6562 Yesss, although I guess acting classes would be required for both personality swaps

[@JohnNathanShopper]

Yes

[@snowcake2846]

I wish that instead of removing dislikes, KZbin should remove these bots

[@Frei_Raum]

@@snowcake2846 Yes, that would be really great. I always report them as spam to You Tube, although I'm not sure if that matters in any way.

[@MFJLabs]

Thank you both for elevating the bass game. These challenges between two of the finest bassists are excellent even if you don't play.

[@kimsufijunior4427]

Great to see u both collab... I spent most my rehab times listening to both of u playing bass... As a bassist is good to learn from both of u.. A

[@luandrew5758]

What kind of rehab?

[@PlayfulVillain]

Can't wait for you to hit a million subs. You truly are an inspiration, not just for bassists, but for all musicians. Also, great workout routine by the way!

[@BassByTheBay]

I imagine he'll be hitting that milestone pretty soon.

[@imherefurmuneh7363]

When you’re a guitarist but watch both Davie504 and Charles: “Ha Ha Yes… Bass”

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Before you know it you'll have a strong urge to cut two of the strings off your guitar

[@martinjohansson203]

Guitarist here too, but I must say that bass is waaay cooler than guitar. Especially in ska and and stuff like that

[@dtey6720]

I'm a harmonica player so hey its not only for string players here (tho all my fav artists are mainly guitar/bass driven bands)

[@Will-lh4lh]

Literally the same 😂

[@mcentertainmentdjs]

@@dtey6720 That would be a great challenge -- what 11 songs am I playing on the harmonica??

[@jW-kr5xn]

I can't believe davie only have 10.7 subscribers, he seems like a entertaining guy!

[@Llohr]

10.7M, so all of his scbscribers are male! I guess Davie504 isn't popular with the ladies.

[@christiancrowder4214]

@@Llohr nice

[@reineh3477]

I wonder if the 0,7 subscriber is a short guy.

[@CyberChrist]

Sawing his eleventh subscriber was his most entertaining video.

[@cobby-lz4bh]

@@CyberChrist omg that's not funny

[@es-iic2897]

LOLOLOL That intro was SOOOOOO smooth. From the 10.7 subs to supporting smaller bass players. Classic and well done

[@chucksmith9633]

I am not a musician of any kind, but I am entertained watching your channel. Thank you for some great content.

[@NightDocs]

Oh man the “at the gym” part had me howlin hahaha

[@juan.6008]

juan.

[@RmNaNtCbScRrn]

He copied Davies humour...

[@timotheepetit]

Let's be honest, when I had the double notification a few minutes ago, I was way too enthusastic about a new bass war between you guys :) Very nice vids, the concept of guessing bass lines is fun

[@GiobbyG]

I had the same feeling.

[@stevecappella7358]

Both you and Davie504 Crack me up. I found your channel sometime before his and was entertained by both your talent and humor. So the two of you go well together playing off each another's comedic ways. Keep up the good work.

[@akibmohtasim]

In a way, Davie actually inspired Charles to run his KZbin channel. Charles was the "pro" in every davie504's fiver related videos (where Davie challenges random fiver bassists to make tough baselines), and he got the well deserved fame after Davie challenged him in a base battle. Good times.

[@ultimatebasses]

I love how Davie looks at you at the end of the bass track and dares you to get it right. Classic intimidation tactics. Charles was up to the task. Well done. Charles should test Davie next.

[@satanihelvetet]

You've just got to love it when two of (probably) the best bass players on YT is challenging each other.

[@RC32Smiths01]

It has always been great to see the battles and challenges between two of the best bassists. Something tells me this will have to do with a Pick haha!

[@mikejones8866]

That would be illegal and require calling the cops.

[@MT_800]

I was very happy to see For Whom The Bell Tolls at number 6. A metal baseline you can actually hear lol.

[@thegodofpez]

Please keep these collaborations with Davie up! I love them!

[@Gemmar_Gunk]

@Milea shut up

[@foxdenham]

Just found your channel. 60 year old arty-muso loving every minute of your variety, humour and virtuoso tomfoolery. Thanks old bean.

[@madnessbydesignVria]

As others have said, it's nice to see two talented artists challenging each other in an amusing way, and having fun with it. This is how it should be done - with humor, respect for other artists, and a love of the art itself... :) Approved! 👍

[@gwarriorfromhell]

It looks like Davie is going to go from 10.7 subs to 11.7 subs. I'm impressed of his ability.

[@dlc_2678]

He actually did too...at the time of my typing this, his sub count is EXACTLY that number o.O

[@numb_nub2250]

Who's that 0,7 guy???

[@Avalanche9669]

@@numb_nub2250 Davie504 ,great italian Bass player

[@ziltama]

Getting closer to a million subs. Good job.

[@mikejones8866]

It's really nice of Charles to help Davie504 get some much needed exposure. OMG!

[@Delicja469]

Got 5 of them. Recognized only stuff I can play myself. As a lowskill bass player I guess it's not that bad xD

[@galaxyseven]

I got one (I Want You Back) and only because I'm playing it in my band. In my defense, I hadn't heard more than a couple of the other basslines.

[@neurocosm]

This was WAY too fun! I hope you two do it more, going back and forth challenging one another in the same manner. Great job on this!

[@First.Take.Jake.]

4:44 where's the DISTORTION PEDAL!!!!

[@26Feathers]

I actually liked Davie's song selection in this one. Some of Charles were a little difficult to guess. But it love this DavieXCharles going on rn

[@HauntingSpectre]

The level of talent and trained skill here is astounding.

[@m2redshirt]

Davie could have really trolled you if he played everything with an unconventional Ichika tuning

[@Hiznogood]

I would love to see you two jamming in person! You’re both are incredible musicians and done so much for raising interest for playing the bass.

[@stephanedegremont4961]

7:06 that one made it in the early 90s through De La Soul's Ring Ring Ring, and later in the 2000s through GTA Vice City's OST (Radio Fever 105).

[@Swollen_Goat]

The Hysteria bassline always gives me chills. Love muse and especially that song.

[@krazyk1312]

Your videos always inspire me to play bass

[@fake-one]

ye but then I play bass

[@tarantulamadness6191]

@Milea Who in the fk makes these bot messages. It literally doesn't make any sense in any way whatsoever, where is the incentive to click your link when you can't even type some sense.

[@utoddl]

Challenge: come up with a baseline you like that, with the same fingering in a "radically different" alternate tuning, is still musically pleasing. "Radically different" means at least two used strings are retuned by a different number of half steps.

[@yali_shanda]

I expected Davie to tune into some insane tuning like ABCD and play something ordinary on it, would have been both impossible and hilarious

[@dingoniner5528]

You know, it's really fun to watch you and Davie504 go at it. All in good fun, and you both are amazing players. Thanks for the video!

[@emonerd9795]

I personally don't even play bass but I love the enthusiasm that you and Davie have so much it makes me want to learn

[@abiseniyya]

Both of you are very creative. Always find new ways to improve. And having fun doing it.

[@iankrasnow5383]

Posting my guesses in the comments that I came up with before Charles figures it out, just for fun (not a bass player, former tromboner though). 1. 7 Nation Army 2. Higher Ground, Red Hot Chili Peppers version 3. Hysteria by Muse 4. No clue 5. Smoke on the water? 6. No clue 7. Shake hands with beef by Primus? 8. no clue 9. no clue 10. Tell me baby by the chili peppers? (i definitely got this wrong) Well I definitely failed, but at least I got 2/10. Also guessed the right band for #2 but wrong song. Could be worse!

[@khaiuschill310]

Glad someone did this haha

[@donaldcummings8407]

Heh.."boner" ;)

[@williambell3893]

ngl bro...I don't play either and I literally only got the 1st one right seven nation army

[@VArsovski10]

Got the first 2 and the 4th one, maybe one later as well but forgot, I definitely didn't realise for whom the bell tools was played that high up on the neck

[@overflow7276]

Lol the first 6 ones are propably also the first ones that any bassits wants to learn. The later 4 are usually the ones where beginners start to struggle and Nr. 11 is the one where they start questioning their life choices! XD

[@rodrigocarnier8035]

This is so fun. I love how you and Davie find the silliest ideas to poke at each other's channel.

[@BWater-yq3jx]

Jamiroquai is great for funk bass players! A bit like the Chilis where the bass part is often a lot more than just supportive. I find stuff like Too Young To Die quite satisfying to play. 😎👌

[@Tom-jy3zm]

Really so happy to see you guys making videos together. No matter of skillz, all of this is for the sake of music. Keep going, dudes!

[@Lon1001]

I got the first couple, could almost hear a bunch of those in my head... never heard of Fat Larry or his band but with the sound it was almost exactly what I thought it would be like. Fun challenge!

[@filipposecchi942]

you both guys makes my day every time, thanks!

[@tygereyes]

I love you and Davie competitions - you are both so talented - though for cuteness and talent neither of you can hold a candle to EllenPlaysBass as the sheer joy of playing comes through in her face and smile. You are all amazing and I appreciate your sharing your talents with us all... I truly enjoy taking a break from life.

[@PatNetherlander]

Great shoutout to Ellen! Like!

[@craigmack-cv3cp]

Here we go comparing again .

[@treystone1993]

Finally a worthy arch nemesis. Gotta keep this going. Great vid...too much fun. Thanks, 🤘

[@iruyle]

Respect to you for trying to help Davie504 reach his 11th subscriber. #helpingthelittleguys

[@Duh6666666]

Your musical spidey sense is astounding, I always get much pleasure out of watching your talent shine in different ways. Great idea for a challenge .

[@kimberleyh1946]

This feud is so much fun 😂. Your channels are awesome music Thank you so much. PS Stanley Clark and Tony Levin. Above All.

[@yannicka.7493]

Gotta love the fact the 1st line that stomped Charles is titled 'Act Like You Know' (and yes, it is a fairly well known line if you like disco)

[@tammyanderson6617]

Try the Good Bad and the ugly doing all parts on bass with 50 of you playing each part in the little windows. You are absolutely freaking amazing. Keep it up.

[@Laytar]

Funny video, the best part is when you're singing scat and trying to guess the muted bass 😆

[@TotoDG]

Being subscribed to both channels: "I'm playing both sides so that I always come out on top."

[@lelin70]

Following this battle a few years after, great fun and awesome bass lines from both of u👏🙏

[@pepec52]

Stuart Zender bass lines are class dude!!! 🤘🏻 He played the best hits, the first few albums 👌🏻 I mean, he not a soloist, slapper.... but really cool

[@jeff_superscript]

You and I have a VERY different definition of “failed.” You did AMAZING!!!

[@russellmckinley359]

I love the Charles and Davie504 combo videos.

[@ezioauditore3128]

Runaway by Jamiroquai didn't sound right here but it's an absolutely epic bassline played by Ian Turner.

[@ant2312]

I'm really suprised that Charles says he doesn't know many Jamiroquai tracks with them being such a bass driven band from the Stuart Zender days. I'd have thought most bass players would be upon Jamiroquai

[@k.c.miller9965]

I absolutely enjoy the fun you, Davie, and now Danny have with each other. I’m 63 years old musician been playing since I was 13. Not a bass player (only really simplistic and poorly). You are an amazing musician and play like only some who has dedicated years can, Davie is well above average and hilariously entertaining, Sapporo is good, but has got to be one of the funniest people alive.

[@mthomaslauer]

Really fun to watch! You and Davie504 have a good rapport going.

[@Koospa]

I got the first three. it's really impressive how you figure out that he's using a drop tuning just by looking at how he plays!

[@20MaBi10]

Always love to see a Davie & Charles collab!

[@DarthMaui]

This was a fun challenge, love when you collaborate with/threaten Davie!

[@drsamurai009]

As a keyboard player on the bass players stage side, I'm often watching his fret playing to check myself, especially when I'm first learning an arrangement. I actually guessed a couple right even though I don't play any of those songs. Very cool exercise, especially when playing live and your monitor mix isn't perfect, it really helps to know other instruments. :)

[@tonym5857]

Love this video ...2 great bass players 👏👏👏

[@seb5587]

Charles needs more Jamiroquai in his life. Would love to see him do a cover.

[@CJMcMullet]

I had the same thought when he said he's not very familiar with them. I'm extremely surprised he hasn't played around with some of the basslines, they're all legendary!

[@Sam-yh5ov]

He could do some amazing shit with that very song. Runaway is a banger.

[@andygeers]

Came here to say this. I find this unbelievable.

[@thechase4314]

Davie and Charles uploaded simultaneously Couldn't decide who to watch first so watching them simultaneously 😀

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Wow that must be a weird experience 🤣

[@hedhuntervizo6749]

Same

[@thechase4314]

@@CharlesBerthoud weird but fun

[@gabrielpiche5565]

A bassist with little knowledge of jamiroquai: It is called a guitar player.

[@KC16A6]

loved the banter, liked the originally French name, had a good time watching a pro ponder subscribed ;)

[@NAPeterson]

#9 has been used/sampled a number of times...Jaheim - Ain't leavin without you, De La Soul - Ring Ring Ring, The Whatnauts - Help Is On The Way, etc.

[@matthieurouyer1826]

I think the original is "Help Is On The Way"

[@frankjodouin720]

Davie got mad skills but Charles is next level, as in he’s in the stratosphere. Charles has to be one if not the absolute best bass players out there

[@deivi1]

I don't even think the most impressive part of his playing is his technical skill, though he's certainly amongst the very best. For me, the part of his bass playing that is so hands down better than just about everyone else I've ever seen is his sense of melody. He does insane technical double tapping stuff, but it's the melodic and musical aspects that result from those skills that impresses me even more.

[@F4ngel]

I'd have to disagree. While Charles is an excellent bass player he's more like the thunder in the sky that announces his presence, while Davie is more like the earthquake shaking the ground demanding it. It's the difference between a tapper and a slapper, they both rock

[@PeterGriffnger]

I musst say, i like Davies humor more tho.

[@Taifelel]

"But I got a feeling that you guys know alot of these famous basslines too." Sir, I have never touched an instrument in my life. How am I supposed to? But thanks for believing in me either way.

[@hathi444]

Sir, I have played several instruments in my life (though bass is not one of them) and I still couldn’t do this. 😳

[@Taifelel]

@@hathi444 You have literally no idea how happy this makes me. Atleast I am not entirely alone.

[@hathi444]

@@Taifelel Checkmate Charles!

[@MartijnVos]

@@Taifelel I do own a bass. And I've touched it. I've even tried playing on it some time. Still couldn't guess any of these. I don't know what more I need to do.

[@Taifelel]

@@MartijnVos Oh lord, you've put all this effort in and it still doesn't work? I've been told that if you eat some magic beans, they might give you psychic powers, which are probably what have been used in the making of this video, cause I don't see a natural way of obtaining this level of knowledge and badassery with a bass. So.... go to your local witchcraft&mystery shop and buy a few of those beans I told ya about. Tell me if they worked!

[@bradhenry832]

I would love to see you and Davie to play a bass version of Tommy Emmanuel's instrumental Classical Gas (originally by Mason Williams), and see how each of you interpret it.

[@korkmazov]

😄you're the best voice bassist))) 2:49 dada-ram bammm 3:03 ta-tarA tAaa-ra BOOM-BARABOOM-paam paap-tAaram BOOM-BARABOOM-paam

[@MegaLeeOD]

Fair play to you Charles. That number 8 though!!! Classic bass indeed. The guitar from De la soul’s Ring Ring comes from that bass line too

[@hugeinjapan4635]

I'm glad to see you guys working together.

[@mikejones8866]

I agree. I found out about Charles thru Davie504 and his "10.7 subscribers."

[@hugeinjapan4635]

@@mikejones8866 I'm not sure which was my first. Both are phenomenal musicians, and Charles' sub count is criminally low.

[@KarenThomas763]

I saw Davie504 first, which eventually led me to Charles. Both bassists are my personal heros, but Charles stole my heart away for 3 reasons : 1) he's a ginger 2) his south African accent, and 3) he is a genius on the BASS! I wish I could grow up to be Charles on bass, and Ani diFranco for her singing, songwriting - Uber prolific - and touring (not to mention remaining independent, having made her own label). Thanks to all the artists for inspiring us all!

[@MrSlurry]

South African???

[@Goldendroid]

he’s about as English as it gets.

[@IndigoBassNotes]

Dont wish. Work.

[@jasonchatham4170]

Glad Davie is finally getting some exposure

[@jonvawter918]

Charles not only are you an amazing musician 🙂 You are the winner of this contest for the mere fact you did not put a lot of crappy background music beneath the empty track - while we’re trying to guess what’s going on. As a guitar player. I’m trying to pick out which blade of grass I like in a large park, and then come back next Wednesday and show the same one to you again

[@rojohe]

That was kinda fun; cool idea. You and Davie have such a great sense of humor. Much appreciated.Thanks.

[@mullerlopes6853]

I can't believe I managed to do 4/11. By the way, Charles' results might get sensitive for american audiences

[@suisui5930]

Haven't finish the video, but I'm gonna guess, 9/11?

[@roaringivory]

1:35 As you can see from the Joy of his face. Ahahahhaa Epic

[@rek9836]

I’ve got 4 out of 11, pretty much satisfied😆 It’s really amazing how this guy managed to get 9 correct out of 11 Applause👏🎉

[@tSp289]

I played bass from 2002 until 2005. I sold it in 2009. Somehow I still got: Can't Stop, Hysteria, Californication, and Killing in the name of. I'm pretty pleased with that, considering.

[@douglasharley2440]

you beat davie504! *respect*

[@KiraAsakura14]

I'm honestly surprised at how much I was able to guess just from the tempo of the slaps. Probably my drummer instincts but still, I wanna learn notes someday.

[@marinemachine3446]

Your so close to 1 million!!

[@trn8061]

You two are utter and complete legends of bass. I heard that Stu Ham wants to meet you both, as does Ingwe Malmsteen. No seriously as a guitarist, your bass playing makes me so excited and want to just jam!

[@F8Tributo]

You get an "A", Charles! Good to see your channel has grown!

[@unwrought9757]

For me as a guitarist it’s surprisingly easier to understand what’s going on without hearing it. This way I see the fingering and I could hear the melody in my head quite easily. I would have never thought that before. Thank you Davie!

[@RiXFortuna]

No you cant

[@danvtoppo]

*no sound* Charles: *still nods head to the beat*

[@CharlesBerthoud]

I can just feel the groove...

[@M43STR0_dnb]

Damn davie’s bass sounds awesome! Anyone know what effects he’s using?

[@rabidelfman]

the effect is B A S S

[@redielg]

Chorus

[@machosalad123]

It sounded so bland to me honestly.

[@oguven8198]

love the edits, especially the one with the M removed from his follower count :D

[@paolung]

Love the camaraderie and friendly rivalry between you and Davie.

[@JudgeDrey]

Davie gives it away every time with his many expressions.