The most expensive strings in the world sound UNBELIEVABLE

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[@CharlesBerthoud]

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[@kenbaugess4998]

Great!

[@roskapostit2609]

Bass industry will ban you because nobody buys basses anymore...

[@taylorthetunafish5737]

Weird. Still sounds like a bass guitar. Maybe it's not the strings, but it's you.

[@rubiks6]

It really just comes down to the way you move your head when you're playing.

[@bkw259]

Do you use nitro strings

[@ama9910]

Careful Charles, if your technique keeps improving at this rate you’ll tear a hole in the bass-time continuum. Magnifico!

[@user-ju4ut7rs5b]

The perfect dad joke for this channel

[@casciagustin5286]

We must call davie to fix that said hole B)

[@suyashbhardwaj789]

Sorry, wrong hole again

[@bluxpretion]

yeet

[@fuzzy9254]

Would we call it a bass-hole or a b-hole for short?

[@MetamorphoseostouXR]

Strings don't play by themselves. I play the flute. I remember a time when I complained about my student flute because I couldn't play a difficult passage. My teacher took it out of my hand and played the passage perfectly and said to me: "It's not the flute. It's time and dedication."

[@maxrice6990]

sounds like an amazing teacher

[@myronsamuels8798]

@@maxrice6990 hopefully he cleaned that flute...

[@matthewcurtiss7557]

Pre covid story for sure

[@VoteBlueNov.2024]

The skin flute ?!

[@gxtmfa]

True… but also student models can be absolute trash

[@jeffreymillunzi8906]

Finally, something to which the word "fantastic" can be truly applied. Beyond belief! Fabulous!! You use the gift extremely well. THank you, Charles.

[@bluemax73]

I absolutely love his videos. I've been a rock drummer all my 66 years and always paid attention to basslines and always admired people that could step outside the stereotypical function of their instrument, but he's freaking unbelievable on the base, phenomenal👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@kennethhoy6556]

BASS, Not BASE.....LOL!

[@bluemax73]

@@kennethhoy6556 Guilty!!!👍

[@leegarza3605]

Behs, not BASS@@kennethhoy6556

[@Brando56894]

Dude's on the level of Flea and Les Claypool for sure.

[@PhantomFilmAustralia]

The drums is the heartbeat of the band. The bass is the pulse coursing through the veins of rest of the band. Bass is the foundation of all rhythm and groove.

[@Tomas-ot7be]

This is some of the finest bass playing I have ever heard. I've been into rock, blues, r&b, funk and jazz for over 50 years and this guy is among the very best bass players ever.

[@5amH45lam]

No doubt. You've got 20 years on me, but I concur! It's no hyperbole.

[@jooei2810]

I have to agree!

[@dorseyblack9833]

Absolutely true!

[@flybyirwin]

It’s so good, it makes me doubt it was all one take. This could easily be mixed together from the best of a bunch of attempts.

[@kone.linngus3651]

It's the strings man, not him. Lol, this dude gets down!

[@jishnuswamy5416]

Actually the correct title would be “I sound great and these gold strings are an added bonus!” Love playing your bass jams on my commute to uni🤟🏽 Edit: WOW This is a crazy amount of likes! True testament to the knowledge and strength of Charles's fanbase.

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Haha thanks!

[@mastrofpuppets]

@@CharlesBerthoud charles i have a question, how are u so cool bruh, seriously i always wondered, u made me wanna learn bass bro 😎

[@juliusseizure324]

For real

[@mrchoon2010]

He could string a bass with noodles and make it sound good

[@joshua2400]

Jesus loves you all 😊

[@OMEGOOLIEBIRD]

Has to be one of the best bass solos ever played! Absolutely astonishingly tight and accomplished! Wow!!!!!

[@redrick8900]

Listen to better music.

[@dragonfruit3054]

​@@redrick8900 my fart is better than his bass solo, go listen to it

[@dliedke]

agree

[@Eric_In_SF]

That wasn’t a solo dude it was a groove

[@itoibo4208]

They should play this in elevators and doctors' offices.

[@doitee52]

This guy is just unbelievable. Congrats...we all love you brother.

when I grow up, I want to be like Charles. The thing is, I'm 42 already

[@vakirun535]

the body grow faster than the mind hahaha

[@KhrishtophePeistophe]

42 is when I started. Ha, Ha! And when I grow up....

[@chevalsauer]

And I'm 50, the great thing is that you can live to a hundred and still play, so yeah, looking at it that way yeahhh...

[@einzelganger7245]

You are still going to grow man. Take your step for what you want to be. Good luck

[@TrevorWierzbowski]

Ale nie widać po Panu, Panie redaktorze, ja bym jedynie dał 41.

[@reedonator]

I am under the impression that they were standard bass strings that turned to gold after you played them. Incredibly awesome playing as usual!

[@danielsaccavino229]

Love this!

[@DeAthWaGer]

He has lv.99 alchemist/bard fingers.

[@horusfalcon]

@@NubsWithGuns I think he's implying that Charles has the Midas touch!

[@smelltheglove2038]

Really has that Midas touch.

[@smelltheglove2038]

@@horusfalcon dang. Great post.

[@Colstah]

Perhaps I just haven't heard enough bassists, so I can't say it one of the best pieces I've heard. It's THE best piece I've ever heard. Spectacular.

[@thedarkness125]

what you just said only makes sense to a stroke victim

[@Colstah]

@@thedarkness125 Did it make sense to you?

[@quemades]

Check out Charles Mingus to hear the GOAT

[@Colstah]

@@quemadesOK, doing that. Trad jazz is listenable for my ears, experimental, not so much. Don't have the appreciation for that. But I'm gonna give it some time, cheers.

[@timothyodaniell9119]

The resonance of the strings and the playing might be one of the most fantastic things I'VE EVER SEEN! Unreal. What a talent!

[@yogsenforfoth5948]

I’ve been playing bass for 20 years and my jaw is on the floor right now. The legato and sheer accentuation of the notes was absolutely incredible. That tone was also unbelievable.

[@glockroach5731]

I have no idea what that means but this shit goes hard

[@zaka9862]

@@glockroach5731 That is what it means in music speak

[@SeanWinters]

I've been playing bass for about 15 years now and I'll be honest, most of this is psychosomatic. you could get the exact same sound with just about any type of string except for rubber.

[@georgiykireev9678]

@@SeanWinters the real point of the gold-plated strings isn't tone, it's longevity. The core is still a tough metal like steel, but the gold outside makes for great corrosion resistance

[@badjaeaux]

i played guitar for more than 20 years too ... i am never impressed easily ... this one makes me want to quit playing

[@Mirandoser]

You don't need gold strings to sound great Charles, you are incredible just by yourself.

[@rodneybeckstedt6032]

Right you could give him a hundred dollar bass and a practice amp and he would still come out with some magic

[@uri_harel8334]

True

[@ohnoyesplease]

Period

[@PersephoneSkye_]

You don't need Gold strings but Gold strings are awesome. Let's see what else you don't need in life. Gold jewelry. An expensive car. A mansion. But you want them because they're awesome. Don't deny it.

[@strabiliantementeio]

gold hands are better than gold strings ^^

[@mikebon8352]

Playing the melody and rhytm at the same time on 1 instrument is pure talent!!!

[@Apedrape]

He plays bass like Stanley Jordan plays guitar.

[@bartpijpers3844]

And most likely bloody hard work to get to this ability

[@johnstephen7610]

He plays the bass like people play the piano. Melody in right hand, rhythm in left hand on piano. Same for him on bass. Amazing

[@AwesomeSaussage]

It's not about talent. Je may be gifted, but this counts just 20% The rest of 80% is looong and hard practice! 💪🏼 Charles you rock!

[@dubsbarry9963]

An incredible bass talent for sure. But don't discount the possibility of some overdubbing going on here.

[@AwakenedMan]

Nice strings and all, but I think this guy's talent is what we're all really marveling at

[@Lookitssteel]

Yeah, on God.

[@robinnegus6499]

💯

[@user-zy8ie8ds5b]

Хорошая игра, но это не бас гитара!

[@svenmify]

These string will make anyone sounds like this

[@badgoat666]

Yeah, I could still make these strings sound trash.

[@akramzaki4772]

Sir, these strings might be expensive but You could stretch a rubber band over a common garden stick and still sound better than anything I could ever hope to achieve. You are truly a master.

[@Write-Stuff]

I smell a challenge brewing.

[@akramzaki4772]

@@Write-Stuff I hope so

[@artrock8175]

His 'Zero String Bass Solo' was legit!

[@Michael-zp8fz]

Already played on shoelaces :D

[@jameshicks1367]

I have jammed with a lot of different people over the last 45 50 years. Played in bands work and recording studios with some insanely good bass players. This guy is on another level. That's all I can say I mean holy crap...

[@christopherdiamond495]

This would earn a smile and a nod from any of the great bassists I've ever heard. Stanley Clarke would take a real liking to this. Fantastic playing, sir. Listening to that was a treat.

[@kennethhoy6556]

Along with Victor Wooten, Bootsy Collins & Marcus Miller to name a few.....!

[@billyfairbank]

I have never enjoyed bass solos. I just listened to this one three times in a row. There are musical colors here I didn't know existed. Incredible.

[@EyeShotFirst]

That's because the typical bass player isn't exactly pushing the instrument at this level. Sadly there are too many bass players that don't go outside keeping a simple bassline going. It works, and it gives the rest of the band room, but damn when you meet one that can let it rip... I've played with a few players like this, it is impressive and frightening at the same time.

[@mateo767]

sacrilege to a BTBAM fan

[@SightForMemories]

when someone good plays I don't care if its hate metal, I just soak it in :P

[@gardendado1999]

It is not exactly a solo, he is doing the melody and bassline at the same time that's why it works so well, a typical solo would be the melody only

[@sirkrutchbluesman3009]

I AGREE WHOLE HEARTEDLY 👍🎸👏

[@alexanderlyon]

Great playing and very nice song!

[@juan.6008]

juan.

[@DinossaurosDoAcre]

@@juan.6008 juan.

[@mihailmilev9909]

@@DinossaurosDoAcre juan.

[@novakeo4779]

@@juan.6008 juan.

[@guitarfreakizoid]

That fast walk down the strings at 1:37 was insane

[@RobotronSage]

Real!

[@peterkasala2088]

A very talented young man. He takes playing the bass to another level!

[@zanderzon]

Two slap lines simultaneously from 0:47?! Yes please! 💪

[@mastrofpuppets]

Verified comment, early?, seems like its my time to shine buddeh

[@CharlesBerthoud]

The only way you can improve slap is with more slap

[@uninspired3583]

@@CharlesBerthoud Chris Rock might disagree

[@caimanaraujo479]

@@mastrofpuppets weird way to shine, why don't you play some music, videogame, or win at some context or exam? I mean, be happy to shine this way I guess, just weird lol

[@ProdDJD]

@@caimanaraujo479 well, he got hit with the most ungodly ratio two hours could allow, so I'm not so sure he's gonna be shining like gold strings 😭 maybe brass... After 30 years 🥹

[@philkwon81]

bro, i don't care how good those strings sound on their own. they are NOT where the magic lies. it's in you. well done. i could listen to you all day and i'm not even a bassist!

[@davidrockey7190]

Love. Awesome 👍😎

[@chicofromph33nix64]

Its all in the strings.... I can do this,but I don't have those strings.... 😬

[@nordin.munteanu]

@@chicofromph33nix64 sure buddy

[@TheUltimateWord]

No but once someone reaches this level, the finer details really stand out. Watch Vinheteiro (sic) video on how more and more expensive pianos sound. There's a major difference when a master plays a master instrument than some 50 dollar piece of junk.

[@BobbyChounramany]

@@TheUltimateWord the diminishing returns are higher @ the really expensive stuff. of course theres a huge difference between real cheapest of the cheap and a reputable brand, but say compare a $1000 guitar to a $5000 guitar, you will notice less.

[@Gilyslas]

You and Matteo Macuso have got to get together for an album. You would be toast of the Internet. Outstanding!!

[@andrekruyshaar2760]

Wow,this kid is a young master. Respect is all I have for you . Never stop playing. You totally rule that bass guitar, golden strings or not.

[@downhillnut2273]

I like that he's not being technical just for the sake of being technical. He's actually making great tunes with cool arrangements... Excellent musician !

[@sharr3766]

cough cough ichika couch nito

[@jaxorgate]

​@@sharr3766 he has a style. you just don't like it

[@RoyArrowood]

@@jaxorgate I also "just don't like it" then

[@jaxorgate]

@@RoyArrowood k

[@BootsORiley]

@@jaxorgate but I don’t think you understand. ROY ARROWOOD doesn’t like it, either!

[@robertmartin513]

1:26 to 1:40 this man is playing a bass line, rhythm line and lead on one instrument with but two human hands. Bruh im just gona sell all my stuff, that was incredible.

[@oscargill423]

Well technically the lead was part of the rhythm line and the bass was double 8vb. That being said, holy moly this guy is insane.

[@janklas7079]

And he plays the drums too!

[@jimthethirdprobably]

@@janklas7079 part of the insanely high price of le fay basses is that they have a tiny little guy inside of them who plays drums for you

[@anycoversyoulike8649]

@@jimthethirdprobably 😁

[@leegarza3605]

IKR

[@mikyahl8749]

Amazing groove and accurately executed. The woodshed pays off every time.

[@shanekennethjamesaustin3949]

Outstanding performance!

[@Badgerbastard83]

I... Without hesitation would spend my hard earned dollars on an album of all your most awesome riffs and tracks... This is absolute art, you're a one man band.

[@patricklink8527]

I won't give this a thumbs down. But you're kind of telling everybody that two plus two equals four.

[@RC32Smiths01]

A golden string for a golden artist. Great work man!

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Thanks!

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@CharlesBerthoud Cheers!

[@williamsaltsman6537]

This guy is beyond incredible. I actually had tears well up suddenly unexpected. A spontaneous reaction to the absolute beauty of this guy's talent. I am overwhelmed!!!!

[@webyankee6558]

This playing is great to watch and it does sound amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed watch you play.

[@FizzyK-45]

Love the LOTR melody at the beginning, very nice playing as always, Charles. 👀👌

[@bowlofchips3170]

I was gonna say, I can't be the only one who got that vibe.

[@domanz1]

please spell out what you mean by LOTR, I know this tune and it kills me that I don't know where it comes from.

[@user-hu3ij5sn9f]

@@domanz1 Lord of the rings, I guess

[@stevepayne4989]

The very beginning sounds kind of like the opening theme for the first Wild Arms game on the original playstation. Just for a few seconds and then swerves into something else.

[@RyanBancroft]

@@stevepayne4989 YES! That's what it was but I couldn't place it! The song is "Into the Wilderness."

[@NPC0010]

I can say for sure that the gold strings aren't what makes this sound great.

[@epictetus9221]

but they also sound nice

[@OutwardDivergence]

Wow! He’s REALLY good. Keep going man. That was completely inspiring. ❤️🙏👍

[@MrMcFancyPants]

The best thing is to actually see how much fun he has playing, also the fact that he is ridiculously good at playing bass ... Almost as if he had made a pact with some higher deity... And still is so chill and seems fun to hang out with 🙏🏻

[@BlazinRiver1]

indeed...he may have crossed roads with one so to speak.

[@livingstone8347]

​@@BlazinRiver1 I sincerely hope not.

[@DaP84]

@@livingstone8347 what kinda contract would that be? "God's word" says it's not possible to sell one's soul

[@BeginningOfSorrows24-8]

@@DaP84 it does

[@sheireland3737]

Or lower deity

[@Elthenar]

Wow. This was one of the better bass solo's I've ever heard. Content like this is the one thing that makes KZbin still worth clicking on.

[@consensusreality9884]

Wow! ❤

[@Duarki]

Really? I hate content like this, KZbin was for homemade amateur videos. Not for professionally produced music with high end production, on a channel with an editor, to clip together something that is sold as, ‘some guy sitting in his room playing an instrument’ there is actually plenty of videos of people sitting in there room playing an instrument, but you’d probably say it sucks because it doesn’t have people producing and editing every phase of it it, like a TV show

[@Colstah]

@@DuarkiCan't decide if you're genuine or not. Could be sarcasm but it doesn't quite fit that hole for me..... Go on, fess up....

[@Duarki]

@@Colstah no I’m being quite serious. if I wana hear amateur original content , I’ll listen to someone that recorded with a room mic. not someone who got told to make a short, meme, original or cover, based on the weeks analytics. That then got a producer to polish, and then had the footage sent to the video editor to clip it together, that then came back to the sound engineer, to master the final video edit. to have it released as. ‘dude in his room playing bass sounds and looks like this’ it has more production then MTV shows had 25 years ago. it’s a circus act, it’s as impressive as swallowing a sword while juggling fire. it’s as far removed from good music as a 6month beginner playing smoke on the water is. it sounds like programmed video game crap. ur guna blast this in ur car? ur going to put it on to enjoy in ur home? fuck no ur not, and u know it, because it’s not music. it’s an act.

[@Colstah]

@@Duarki OK, each to his own, I guess. I couldn't help being impressed with the skill of the player, in all aspects, broadcast quality or not.....

[@RobertSmith-gx3mi]

I had no idea sounds like this could be produced from a bass guitar. It is an absolute pleasure watching and listening to you play.

[@jakecrib9971]

That was amazing ! I've never heard anyone play a bass that well. It could have been lead. I never thought I could sit and listen to bass alone and realy enjoy it this much. Thanks, you're great .

[@therealjibrano]

just started playing bass in like february and im just marvelling at how you can play so quickly but so cleanly. you and victor wooten are definitely my biggest inspirations and although im late to the game im making quite a bit of progress fairly quickly. gonna tackle classical thump for like the next three months lol. keep being upsettingly good at bass charles, it fuels the fire in us all who are lucky enough to witness it

[@underwaterspacetraveler17]

This just blew my mind straight out of the universe. This man is a magician, my goodness.

[@theslipperking]

Agreed. Similar experience for me. I had this thought half way through of, “Am I listening to an actual masterpiece?”

[@underwaterspacetraveler17]

@@theslipperking Lol, exactly! He has truly mastered his instrument. It's amazing.. and inspiring. Everything he plays is incredible, but this particular piece I especially love. Fantastic

[@Mahlercougar]

Im still floating , Lost in that universe of aural perfection.

[@rudyelizondo1935]

Super cool!!! Love the jam and style!!

[@LucasCrossleyGuitar]

Brilliant! Absolutely love this. Well done dude.!!

[@0HelgeJensen]

I think the "gold string contribution" is the smallest one in that clip, your playing skill and compositional competence will make anything sound awesome!

[@OriginalRaveParty]

Bloody hell. Those strings sound pretty good. Almost like they're being plucked by a virtuoso 😀

[@OriginalRaveParty]

@Tom Reeves Joke 😐

[@dopaminecloud]

@@OriginalRaveParty Punchline?

[@OriginalRaveParty]

@@dopaminecloud Almost

[@christinaevans1521]

He plays so well the background drums aren’t even needed. This totally rocked 😎

[@DrSimonsSays.]

Beautiful, funky, and fun!! Love your style!

[@ilyapetoushkoff8362]

The intensity of this is breathtaking! The bass line and the voicings are so elegantly intertwined and maintained thoughout the whole piece, it's incredible! If it weren't for the video, I would have expected two people playing this.

[@richardcrompton6009]

Gay

[@ilyapetoushkoff8362]

@@richardcrompton6009 me too!

[@user-oj9iu5kz8p]

Unlike many "monsters" of the bass guitar, you, Charles, can be listened to for HOURS non-stop. You are subtle and varied! Bravo! Thanks

[@tonyreynolds2328]

Holy CRXP! Dude, your playing is absolutely SICK!!! Amazing!

[@myskeshiayoung6967]

Wow! Melody and harmony played simultaneously! Now that is impressive!

[@RoryJoe]

This really is an OBSCENE level of talent. You really are up there with the greats, man. Been playing bass for some 20 years myself and watching your skills makes me feel like an absolute novice 😂

[@TomBrooklyn]

How many hours?

[@HighlanderNorth1]

🚫 No, he's actually just a beginner bassist who's sloppily screwing around with the instrument. But these super expensive strings compensate for sloppy, noobish play, and make you sound like a freaking top notch pro! That is his whole point for making this video after all! It's ALL in those strings... 😉👍

[@Aristotelezz]

@@HighlanderNorth1 If these string make a beginner play like this, than I want to know what it would do with a top-player...

[@1SqueakyWheel]

@@HighlanderNorth1 SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY! Then I'll go buy a bass to string them on.

[@SightForMemories]

keep on challenging yourself, don't stop the learning by setbacks like "that didn't sound right" mustle on!

[@Musicman995]

That bass has sure got some bling, but your playing has got a million times more wow factor than any bling ever could!

[@hithere2426]

thank you for showing a true sense of musicianship in your words. I can't find much people appreciating music for what music is these days.

[@Musicman995]

@@hithere2426 Tis my speciality is music yah

[@balbeerbahi5719]

Brilliant, thank you! I used to play like that... when I was 15... in my dreams!!! I think Jonas Helborg would be proud of you as well as so many others. Thank you Mr Virtuoso.

[@OifelOifel]

super funky! well done Charles! :)

[@NessHMC]

This is absolutely incredible. I'm speechless!... In the past I've always seen the bass as a background instrument. Not any more. I could listen to your groove all day!...

[@volpeverde6441]

background instrument....? ....try Jaco Pastorius....Etienne M'bappe.... Dave Carpenter....Linley Marthe....Stanley Clarke....Foley....Victor Bailey....Jonas Hellborg.... Jimmy Johnson.... ....enjoy....

[@dougkanter4719]

You didn't listen closely enough to Jack Casady.

[@tea4all]

@@volpeverde6441 Primus

[@volpeverde6441]

@@tea4all not my thing....but les claypool is very good.... prefer claypool lennon delirium....or his jams with buckethead....

[@maximeperigny5921]

Omg i was thinking about the exact same thing watching this video

[@olaftheblack2012]

I don't listen to nearly enough electric bass to know what the real difference is between gold and regular strings, but this sounds incredible and the bass looks dope.

[@ShinziiArt]

Been listening to a lot of it for the past few weeks and some of them I genuinely can't tell the difference Edit: wait it sounds cleaner and less compressed I think

[@owenklein1917]

As someone who plays guitar/bass and listen to to videos like these a lot, I can tell you there is no tangible difference. All differences you may hear are just different playing styles/amp settings, not the strings making a difference. Saying standard bass strings and gold strings sound different is the same notion as saying different gauge strings sound different. There might be a super minute difference but in the end, it’s irrelevant. The only thing that makes bass strings sound different is the brand and depending on if the strings are flat wounds or round wounds. Even then, if you get super cheap strings, there isn’t a huge difference but it’s still noticeable. The main difference is that cheap strings never stay in tune and might be harder to play with.

[@vihaanpatel667]

Wrong

[@dminasweater4868]

@@vihaanpatel667 can you elaborate on that?

[@bradendude1414]

@@owenklein1917 That's not quite correct. Gauge will MASSIVELY change your tone, as even though you may be in the same frequency with your "loudest" wavelengths, the overtones and string vibrations are 100 percent not the same. I have many different guitars, each with different gauges, and some with different string materials. They all do have differences, and while some are more obvious than others, there are many different factors that affect your sound. I haven't looked into these specific strings, but I'd imagine that if they're using gold, it's for the corrosion resistance (allowing the strings to last longer) more than anything.

[@kevintownsend3840]

Man that was absolutely awesome 👌 👏 👍

[@occamsrazor7939]

Awesome sound! Loved it.

[@Laytar]

Gold strings?, I think here is a Platinum Bassist playing an incredible music, very groovy and melodically enjoyable! Congrats I really liked this one you made me the day once more ✨

[@cajunbassdude5012]

I don’t know which is better- your execution or your creativity. Either way, that is one of the most amazing bass solo pieces I’ve seen. Well done!

[@davidobrien3897]

That's what I was exactly thinking.

[@_creighton]

So. Much. Yes! Thank you for sharing!

[@harrywilliams5489]

All killer no filler. Fantastic job dude🤙

[@ih8suvs]

Honestly, that's probably my favorite thing I've heard you play. Perfection from start to finish. Clearly a high level of difficulty without sounding flashy. Well done!

[@TimberMoto]

Been a guitarist for 30+ years, but your playing make me want to learn bass.

[@siraj_a.r.411]

Learn it, no one's stopping you. I was first a guitarist, then also learned up bass. Now I can play both good. I think it should be easier for you, since you already have set hands on a guitar, bass is kinda similar.

[@ketongu]

Yeah, you'll have an advantage on the fretboard from playing guitar. pretty much just the plucking hand to focus on. Go for it! bass is the best

[@anthonydeskins4175]

what he said ^^^

[@kobo132]

You probably know it already, but Billy Sheehan is also great.

[@unduloid]

@@kobo132 You think? Never liked his playing all that much, to be honest.

[@DIYDaveT]

Upbeat, cool, smooth and fun. Thank you.

[@parislady1925]

I've never heard bass guitar played like that, amazing.

[@bradleyarnup8340]

That segment from 1:48-1:52 just blows my mind. So precise and crisp

[@chicofromph33nix64]

The best part imo is from the 00:01 mark, to the 2:00 mark..

[@umitanonymous3400]

One of best bass solo I've ever heard, so amazing.

[@enochpage1333]

This guy is an excellent bassist and those strings sound so mellow!

[@laizessfaire7799]

amazing charles !!!

[@dvldog_]

I've run out of words to adequately describe how amazing Charles is..... The musicality, compositions, tone, heck, everything is just amazing on these vids!

[@youtuber7186]

I keep getting amazed how incredibly precise your percussive sounds are, even good players can't play these riffs this well even if they played them a hundred times over! I really admire that level of dedication to ones instrument and this only makes me want to practice more! :D

[@patricklink8527]

I can tell you from experience it is a lot easier to practice when you don't have to hold down a day job. Or if you have parents who can send you abroad to study at Berkeley you'll probably be okay. When I was in school we had stocks that would come do a semester from Berkeley. And I wonder to this day why none of them showed any originality. They were all playing in cover bands trying to sounds like things that had been done to the point of becoming parodies of themselves. While my band played the biggest auditoriums in my City. You definitely have something that cannot be taught. Which is to take nothing away from those who did teach and inspire you. They did their job well.

[@teh_durgenburn4968]

Always loved bass solos so glad I found this channel

[@dougyoung221]

Sounds great! Way talented!

[@ABathRobeSamurai]

o my god........that was insanely beautiful. thank you for putting so much work and time into your skill.

[@wizardvega724]

not sure it's the gold that makes it sound incredible

[@BGP_yt]

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[@shredvenom]

After seeing this, I'm pretty sure this is one of the best bass solo pieces of music ever written and performed in history!

[@drampadreg1386]

Your young, aren't you? Sure it's good, but no, far from that. Listen to Bootsy on One Nation Under a Grove with headphones on. Then remember that was back in the 70's.

[@shredvenom]

@@drampadreg1386 depends what you mean by young? I've heard plenty of good stuff from the 70's. I don't confuse nostalgia with excellent composition and execution. I also said "one of the best" not the best of all time. There's many great solo's throughout history to be enjoyed for all tastes!

[@BILLY-px3hw]

Jaco

[@shredvenom]

@@BILLY-px3hw legend!

[@bcrater6400]

John Entwhistle.....

[@JohnMcintosh-dm1gn]

So clean!

[@midimastermusica2975]

One of the best sounds that i ever experienced!! Really good taste bro...

[@Funguy303]

Why doesn’t Charles release his unique solos on things like Spotify? I don’t know about you guys but I’d sure as hell listen to them.

[@adeenooo5799]

Because spotify pays artists crap.

[@mackmcd]

I'd wager a bet he makes more per view on KZbin than he would per listen on Spotify. Not to mention it keeps people interested in his channel so they come back for sponsored videos. Spotify pays... poorly. Still, once he's built up a library large enough for his liking, I would expect to see more ways to listen to his stuff.

[@Funguy303]

Yeah, you guys are both right. Artists do get payed shit on spotify. However, it would be nice to listen to his music while working or in the car or something. But I do understand they get paid crap on stuff like that. And you guys are right, he gets paid alot more on KZbin.

[@Thurgor_Supreme]

He probably gets paid crap on KZbin too. Might as well diversify

[@AthenaCrete]

I added my favorite singles to a full YT playlist I made. Hear each song at least twice a day when I have to walk to work and it feels good knowing every view counts a bit :)

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

The top end on them seems really clear but not harsh or scratchy at all. Sounds very smooth compared to fresh nickel or stainless rounds.

[@DannyTaylorHintonOK]

exactly! I have played these strings on guitar when I could find/afford them.

[@MrKylederp]

@@karthikdevaraj9040 Being negative doesn't help anything.

[@karthikdevaraj9040]

@@MrKylederp You're right. It was uncalled for. I take it back. He's probably right.

[@annekedam6846]

Very goooood !! Well done

[@ChukwyebukaOnuoha-gd5wh]

@charlseberhoud you play rythm and melody on the bass guitar with a great talent and professionalism. I am enjoying the groove you are creating on that metal instrument. Keep playing bro

[@nellyjellybelly2200]

your the best bassist I've ever watched !!! insanely clean tech and just amazing to watch !!!!!

[@likesrush]

It's insanely groovy, man.

[@harleycooper8595]

Not even close 😂 there are dudes who play this stuff closed eyes with one hand so yeaaaa

[@lubabalomahlombe451]

​@@harleycooper8595 i agree but he did say "the best I've watched". But yes there are sorcerers out there

[@joeyjohnson7413]

​@harleycooper8595 how do you know what he's all watched? Maybe read next time and don't be so excited to be a elitist know it all butthead.

[@joeyjohnson7413]

So yeahhhhh​@@harleycooper8595

[@ljbythec]

Whew! That shows what it's like when you love what you do and do it and do it and do it till it's in your dreams! Beautiful song and what perfection in your execution! Superb!

[@JackieL7474]

You are just amazing! And this is about the 5th different song I've heard you ever play and it's difficult to break away from my television. My most favorite is Uptown Funk! You are GOOD, just FANTASTIC!

[@mauriceseth1679]

Love your bass. Sooo alive. Thanks.

[@BootsORiley]

I guess this seals the deal. Charles Berthoud is now my all time favorite bassist. I love Victor, but CB took what Wooten did for the bass, perfected it, then added his own flair. The guy could play literally anything, and could hang with literally anyone on the bass. And the tone is pretty much perfection.

[@billbradleymusic]

I'd not compare. But he's fantastic.

[@BootsORiley]

@@billbradleymusic That's fine and fair. I mention Victor cuz he was my favorite until CB knocked him off

[@Vinson351]

@@billbradleymusic I’ve seen hundreds of videos of each of them. I think Charles is better.

[@englishatworkforyou]

@@BootsORiley On the shoulders of Giants, Boots. On the shoulders of the giants that came before him.

[@BootsORiley]

@@Vinson351 tbh, I’ve VERY likely seen far more footage and heard far more studio recordings of Victor than i have of CB. Didn’t know how long it would take but I knew someone would eventually knock off the 🐐

[@unobtainableone2533]

Bro this bass solo is AMAZING ur hella good ! ✌✌

[@giansala7409]

Simply fantastic !

[@WarrenCay]

Omg, that is the best base playing I have ever seen, I did not think that sort of playing was possible. So good!

[@EgorKlenov]

Sounds like they're actually great, they sound way clearer.

[@DudeMcGuybro]

I bet they wear out super quick or lose their chime rather quick. Gold is so soft that you can bend it with your fingers, I can't imagine it'd hold up well against nickel or stainless steel frets for long.

[@danshakuimo]

@@DudeMcGuybro I looked it up and the strings are gold plated with a steel core, so I'm not sure exactly how big of a role the gold actually plays in the acoustics but I would think there isn't a significant difference in how long they last compared to regular strings. I feel like the bass sounds smoother in the vid but I'm not sure if that's just my imagination or just the way he is playing.

[@samueld1734]

@@danshakuimo It is, indeed, gold plated, but it stills have an effect on the sound. One of the representative of Optima Strings (the company) is a music student at my school and I had the chance to try some of the guitar strings. There is a difference between the strings I used before and these ones. (A big part of it is because of the different resonance the materials have) Also, it is perfect for people who have some allergies with nikel and chrome, gold is hypoallergenic.

[@Andrei_Ukolov]

Здравствуйте Егор!

[@EgorKlenov]

@@Andrei_Ukolov и вам привет!

[@PhuzzyBond]

This sounds so beautiful, in fact, some of the best Bass pieces I've heard.

[@lurjen]

what are you doing here

[@MisTks]

i camped your son in blazing sails

[@jasonbrooks4829]

First time I ever played nylon strings on a fretless was unbelievable!!! Then I got synthetic cat gut strings for my upright... Again, unbelievable! The more I played the softer they got and the easier it was to play!! The right string for the application can make all the difference. Just like the right line and rod combo for fishing!! Love your videos! You're inspiring me to play bass again!

[@paulcostelow7713]

That is some amazing sound, thank you for being excellent!!