Top 10 FLEA Bass Lines And Solos (No. 3 Is CRAZY!)

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Should I make a part 2? What should be in it? 🤔👇🏻

[@jackisnotreal9275]

Under the bridge

[@justabunchofatoms1944]

I commented before the creator did...

[@elisanderson5755]

Power of equality

[@snoopcat9351]

Steve Harris

[@Snowquigga]

Around the world

[@wmpx34]

I'm a die-hard Frusciante fan, but One Hot Minute is a criminally underrated album in their discography

[@MisterM2402]

Walkabout was another great bass line from that album that could have easily been on the list.

[@rick.05]

Aeroplane, Deep Kick, Transcending, coffee shop, are four awesome bass Lines from the album

[@spamsingles5948]

@@rick.05 and Shallow be thy Name

[@jr2904]

When John isn't there, Flea gets to be the star. One reason I loved their last album, it seemed Josh figured out where he fit in, making texture and letting Flea show off

[@jeffffro7674]

I would wholeheartedly agree with that comment! Not so much with Charles performance of Coffee shop though.....he got about 80% of it right, most of the notes were right on but his strikes were off enough to make it sound very different! I usually love his vids but having become a bassist because Flea inspired me to pick one up almost 30 years ago, I've learned virtually EVERYTHING he's done and I'm kind of a stickler when it comes to Flea!!!! If you're gonna play his s**t, I like to do it EXACTLY the way he did cause its perfect!!!!! Slap on now!

[@azas118]

Charles: Top 10 Flea bass lines Also Charles:Adds 3 extra bass lines just because BASS

[@CharlesBerthoud]

BASS

[@transendencem8480]

BONUS

[@ecaesar614]

BONUSSS

[@transendencem8480]

@@ecaesar614 too much s's

[@Bassdriver]

BONASS BASSUS

[@Cloxxki]

That's the way to do sponsorship. Low price product that's ultra relevant to the channel and brings people on board. Show some other essentials next and I just might get playing! I don't even know what plug to plug into what to get sound :-)

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Glad you enjoyed it! Haha well start by plugging your bass into an amp 😂

[@AUBCodeII]

@@CharlesBerthoud Hey Charles can you say OMG like davie does in the end of his videos?

[@groggers]

@@AUBCodeII nah, gotta stay original Charles... 💪🏻 would be boring if all KZbinrs were the same

[@AUBCodeII]

​@@groggers I'm asking him to do it just once, as a reference to davie. Not to incorporate it in his catchphrases.

[@jeremiashetfield7492]

ÁUß Code II BS

[@hifinphoto]

There is not a bass-line ever composed (by anybody) - that this guy couldn't play, or play better. ASTONISHING talent.

[@salty_3k506]

I feel like he didn't get the tone and feel in the Primus video, especially Jerry and Tommy. But that doesn't mean much, Charles is still an amazing bassist, I just don't think he reached Les Claypool's level in the Primus video.

[@a64738]

I bought a Yamaha bass myself 1 month or so ago and has started learning :) First 2 weeks I was thinking wow this is hard, I will never learn to do anything like in this video ... But after 2 weeks I started to get better fast and now I think I will even be able to slap with time and practice. I love playing bass and it is the best buy I have ever done :) I do not care how good or bad I am at playing, I just enjoy playing and enjoy learning doing new stuff.

[@penguinista]

More power to you! That is a great attitude. Enjoy it instead of making it a stress like so many people do.

[@Deep42Thought]

just don't sell your first bass, you will regret it

[@asphalion8291]

Hey, I know this is a late reply... but I've been through the same. I *used* to be a Davie504 fan, and he inspired me to start playing bass. I already knew 3 years of guitar, so it gave me a good start, but I did chords and I used a pic, which is the opposite of what I do today. 2 months in bass and I could play Can't Stop and Dark Necessities. A couple months later, I tried learning a bass line that was super hard for me at the time, Hysteria by Muse. I learned the song in 3 hours, and that is when I realized practice makes perfect. Today, 1 and a half years later, I can play almost all the FLEA solos and I'm already started on Primus, Larry Graham and Marcus Miller. I also suggest joining a bass community, it helped me a LOT. I also recommend Scott Devine from SBL on youtube, he's an amazing teacher and bass player. I hope I helped a little. If you need a buddy to jam with, contact me. (I have no bass buddies lol)

[@RC32Smiths01]

One of the Kings of Slap, and Bass in general for sure! I think you really did his basslines justice here indeed, massive props to you!

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Thanks! Yes, Flea's stuff is so funky.

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@CharlesBerthoud He truly is!

[@Ariffzri]

Stay funky bro

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@Ariffzri Likewise to you too

[@ideitbawxproductions1880]

@@Ariffzri and slap like now!

[@zanderzon]

Damn I can't believe how low-price that bass is - sounds awesome!

[@flucazade]

yeah you get some quality basses at super low prices but I wonder how much setting up was required and I am also curious to the effects used on the video

[@CharlesBerthoud]

It's a pretty great deal!

[@computer_toucher]

This review (kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXbCaX9qiMZrl5I) seems to like it, he goes over details like fretwork, neck finish, weighting (not neck heavy) tuners etc, and other reviews seem to conclude that it is built better than more "expensive" basses. Other reviews seem to conclude with the same, so if the factory don't start messing with production it seems like a solid buy. It needed minimal setup from the factory, with action and intonation set pretty well from the start. Since I can't find a distributor in Norway, I'd love some feedback from anyone who's tried a Harley Benton HBZ-2004, Chateau PJ01 or Gear4Music Chicago as I'm looking for a cheapo thing to complement the cheapish Tanglewood acoustic I've got.

[@schweedy1985]

When first watching I was thinking along the lines of "man that bass sounds a little rough for the boutique fare he usually plays" but then it came around to the sponsorship and price and I couldn't help but want one haha

[@alphagt62]

I’ve often wondered how much was Charles and how much was the awesome basses he owns? But now, I see that it’s all Charles! If he can finger style on such an affordable bass, then it’s all in the fingers. I’m sure it’s a fine bass, but Charles makes it look so easy.

[@gracedavis6657]

Our tappy boi is getting sponsors! It's crazy seeing how far you've come since your colab with Davie504. So proud of you!

[@camgood3097]

Hap-tap-tappy boi?

[@camgood3097]

@MrStormshadow999 I'm calling the CIA.

[@BBarNavi]

@MrStormshadow999 very small pp

[@shannonharris2816]

My goodness Charlie, you play with such aplomb and finesse. I cannot fathom the requisite, drive and application. To achieve this skill level.

[@tomduff89]

Like most people learning bass when I was a kid flea was one of my biggest inspiration. I even played some of his grooves in my auditions to get into music school to study bass years ago. Watching him play live is a sight to behold.

[@jacaunathais]

I'm simple person, I see something related to rhcp I like immediately

[@gabrielk6244]

you are not simple, you added a lot of extra words. It's: "I'm a simple person, I see RHCP I like" no need to add related or inmediatly. You ruin it all in a few words. =P

[@felipesco9498]

So effortless.... when I‘m trying to play these songs I look like a maniac

[@Jehoshaphat1]

Although to be fair so does Flea...

[@asphalion8291]

@@Jehoshaphat1 Lmao nice

[@asphalion8291]

practice my dude

[@morganfarlie]

I don't think I've heard a FEW of these before and my GOODNESS does it highlight how much fun and how IMPORTANT Flea and Frusciante were to making RHCP TRULY memorable because my WORD are those basslines tight, fun and energetic! Thanks for consistently great content Charles! :D

[@CharlesBerthoud]

True! And Chad Smith was tight on the drums too!

[@flucazade]

A lot of these were before Frusciante was in the band RIP Hillel Slovak

[@morganfarlie]

@@flucazade Ya see? The more you know! I was more making a commentary to my favorite pieces of RHCP, but thank you for informing me :D

[@morganfarlie]

@@CharlesBerthoud TRUTH. I think he's underappreciated, but very much plays to the material/players around him and there is something to be said to that. To me, very much like Lars (in playing to the material, I think Chad is a VASTLY superior drummer.)

[@CharlesBerthoud]

@@morganfarlie Yes Chad definitely plays to the song! His parts are often surprisingly intricate when you focus on them. Surprising because, they fit so well with the other instruments, you don't notice how intricate they are. They don't stick out like a sore thumb.

[@xMTLKx]

Seriously each time the solo of aeroplane is missed and it's a great one, and there is another solo in coffee shop that is pretty cool too Nice choice lot of old school crazy stuff

[@tomduff89]

I played airplane including the solo as part of my audition into a music school to study bass, such a classic groove!

[@tomduff89]

@Me, Also Me ye man I got in, studied bass for a couple years and graduated years ago. It was just one of the songs I played as well as being tested on my overall skills.

[@basscubs]

Love the hustle. Really didn’t even know this was an advertisement until the end. Great skill and salesmanship.

[@francoandresjararomero4083]

Damn, you are smart, if you play someone who is such a "standard" inspiration for people to start playing bass, with a beginner's cheap bass, that's one way to sell the product, if I was just starting to play bass and watched this video would definetively had bought this jb

[@ssimms8995]

Me too. My first bass was a Glarry, but a precision. I wish I would have gotten this one instead. It is cheaper. But that's alright. I have moved on to bigger and better now

[@cosmicshatter8973]

This man underrated as hell.

[@jacksonwrightmusic6805]

Soul to Squeeze has always been my favorite. It's laid back, yeah, but beautiful and melodic.

[@ГлаголькоАндрей]

Крассавчик просто!!! техника на высочайшем уровне, партии подбираешь во всех видео просто отменные!!!

[@SDesWriter]

So glad you had coffee shop in the top spot. One of my favorite bass solos on an album.

[@Casual_Shots]

The solo from Goodbye Angels is one of my favorite flea solos. The solo, listened to in context with the track and the rest of the band for the outro, comes crashing in like a wave!

[@antoniointrocaso661]

Tanto tiempo esperando esto sos un grande charles

[@azas118]

Un distinto

[@cristopher_caro]

Crei que era el único hablando español por aqui jaj

[@victorvinuales8092]

Ya somos 4 xddd

[@gabrielhidalgo9345]

Davie504 creo a su rival y vencedor.

[@JoolsGuitar]

@@gabrielhidalgo9345 Charles se lo desayuna con papas fritas

[@jonathandavis7048]

Fleas attitude is insane but his playing is so fluid and precise

[@MechanicalRabbits]

This was such a good ad that it made me consider buying this bass even though I'm a guitarist

[@acarp5]

Man that $79 bass you were talking about at the end of the video DID sound good. Now that's a great recommendation and sponsorship, thanks Charles!

[@chipmccain.]

fleas bass playing is just amazing lol, it compliments the guitar, vocals and drums really well.

[@FrancisSims]

So pumped that you are getting channel sponsors! You rock dude!!

[@BicholasNoykin710]

I’m WAY late to this party but I HIGHLY recommend putting “Hard To Concentrate” on the next video if you make one. Beautiful backstory, beautiful song and in my opinion the most intimate melodic bass line Flea has ever written. He has said the style for the song was inspired by Frusciante’s melodic guitar style. Such an underrated and meaningful piece of music.

[@engineerjmd3]

Glarry, that's some of the best press you could get for your instrument. Great video, love Flea.

[@lucianocastellano4278]

Love this video! Flea is my Bass Hero. My favourite. You are so great man.. I love so much your solo when you start to speak about the bass (3.14) I want this part with out your voice to listen all day. Congrats from Italy!❤️

[@swarank.4020]

Daaaammmnn, this was mad !! I'm happy the sponsorship is here! Something pretty much relevant to every new bassist :) Keep Grinding!

[@Ad0here]

I love flea

[@a64738]

Flea and a tutorial I found with him of how to play bass was the main contributor to me buying a bass guitar 1 month ago and start learning :) I was thinking I would never ever be able to play like Flea but after 2 weeks I started to think it is not that hard as it seems :)

[@cemiltekerrur4336]

Adnan selam napıyon

[@richibucki]

Flea is the definition that simple slap technique can get you so far. His playing show that there's no need to have a degree in musicm just play what you think sounds nice

[@sebastianmuniz3547]

FINALLY SOMEONE PUT COFFE SHOP IN ONE OF THEIR LISTS, love that song

[@MJTbreww]

Outstanding Charles! This is the true bass content people absolutely love!! Part 2 would be amazing

[@starbelly2000]

As I'm sure that the bass does sound great, what I'm even more certain about is that you could make any bass sound good!

[@exknoll4755]

Finally someone who advertised something useful for the masses. Thanks for that. Keep up the good work = D

[@NoamVH]

I've always seen being able to play Flea's songs as achieving the highest level of bass playing possible, like a PhD in bass

[@viceshark]

Dude excellent job with the sponsor! It was super unobtrusive. They were smart to let you represent their brand. Good stuff.

[@victorvinuales8092]

Almost every flea bass line is great

[@Work4Love3000]

Awesome! I haven't played in 30yrs. I got a Glarry P-bass after seeing and hearing Charles and Davie504 playing them. The perfect starter bass for starting over.

[@ミリカシタクアリ]

Too much intro, need more BASS

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Thanks for sticking through that long intro 🙏🏻

[@ミリカシタクアリ]

^ senpai noticed me :D

[@jamess.829]

Davie, is that you???

[@ミリカシタクアリ]

@@jamess.829 shhhh....

[@camgood3097]

Too much face-time, not enough BASS-time.

[@PauloHenriqueConeglian]

The only KZbinr that goes straight to the matter, no bullshit. Cheers from Brazil.

[@hermes_musica]

In your intro you could say:" What's up tappers!"

[@konradfichtner112]

I love that you get the big “phat” dead note thumb sound that makes flea’s slapping so special

[@ibrahimbilgin3476]

Need to make a Geddy Lee version...

[@alejandroramirez4470]

Big money! I would love to hear charles do that

[@ibrahimbilgin3476]

@@alejandroramirez4470 That would be pretty good

[@hyliancrab5959]

Winner of the Best Not-Annoying Ad Prize. Your videos are superb, good sir.

[@fabianwinters7826]

I would like some prog rock/metal, so top 10 Dream Theater or Rush or ... (I could go on and on)

[@SemiGun]

Haken :^)

[@fabianwinters7826]

@@SemiGun hell yeah

[@staz3014]

Mudvayne!

[@SternLX]

That's a damn fine sounding Bass at that price point. I'm honestly impressed.

[@Kaito_Falcon]

I'm probably going to listen to RHCP now I didn't realize how good these basslines are. Also I own a Glarry and I love it, I can't play much or sound nearly as good as you but I'm still new to bass. If I ever get another bass it will be a Hofner since I'm a Beatles fan, if I wasn't I wouldn't bother though cause the Glarry is great.

[@LordEzequiel]

What I like about Charles he is always give you more than advertised. That’s was a top 13 bass line 😎

[@netghosta]

I knew Flea was really badass, but you just opened my ears to how little I knew him for... he is a legend! ..you did awesome too!

[@papaglenford]

check out his book; it's genuinely great

[@Bubba-Ho]

I used to play bass back in the day, old school punk/metal cover band. That bass and the price makes me want to get back into it. $80 is a great price! Thanks and THIS is the way to do sponsorship.

[@RobbieFitzgerald]

Dark Necessities made me think of Can't Stop.

[@gorsedh]

They are like miles apart lol

[@supersandwich8967]

@@gorsedh yeah but are played similarly

[@gorsedh]

@@supersandwich8967 kinda(?)

[@florenz4496]

Thanks charles for Bass reccommendation for beginners! Finally some advice from the pro 🥰🥰

[@ermagerd101]

Thanks CB, I strongly believe that Gen Z'ers are taking musical instrument talents to the next level and it's great! Can't wait to see less singers/rappers/dancers and more bands again. Great price on a great sounding instrument - thanks for the red hot demo!

[@mateotierno3780]

I hope so, even if I enjoy rap and things like that, I prefer rock and bands over that

[@perolasdotinder]

As an old school Rhcp disciple . Got impressed by your best and old RHCP selection .

[@johnnys8393]

You didn’t play the solo at the end of Coffee Shop :( Oh and that bass sounds fantastic!

[@danr2337]

Additionally, this truly demonstrates the brilliance of Chad Smith on drums with that syncopated but melodic style the two create so naturally.

[@Walamonga1313]

RHCP are one of the most criminally underrated bands that are super popular imo. I mean in the sense that yes they're quite well known and have huge hits, but many of their songs are brilliantly composed yet most people never realise or even know those songs exist. Stuff from Mother's Milk and One Hot Minute really show how damn good all these guys are at their instruments and grooving with each other. They're my favourite band for a reason.

[@marcelinorossi1005]

Is you? Davie503?

[@GreyTigerBuilds]

*points at screen* checkmate

[@HXMbamwam]

Been waiting for you to cover Flea since....well forever!!!! More Flea!!!

[@jstnxprsn]

First off, at that price, I MUST get one of those basses. It sounds really great tone wise. Ok, Charles, as you know this old musician thinks you are the next Victor Wooten or Paco, so there's not much advice I could give you that would make you a better player. But there is one thing.that will add tremendously to your overall musicianship. Respond here, so I know you read this, and I will share that insight, right afterwards (so don't forget to check back. KZbin's notification system kinda sucks) I promise one day you will thank me profoundly for emphasizing this to you. But I don't want your thanks. I jst want you to achieve the true greatness you deserve. - Jstn

[@grubbster77]

That is simply awesome! I love the great 'reveal' at the end where you tell us how affordable this bass is! I'm new to bass and what this goes to show is that there are no excuses, I can't keep blaming the guitar for not being 'as good' as those I follow on KZbin (I have a Sterling by Musicman). I just need to keep on practicing and you are the inspiration I need!

[@leraginasian]

If you learn The Mars Volta's "day of the baphomets" intro, I will think you're the best player ever. I challenge you!

[@Tomatohater64]

Thanks for the Flea tribute; I've been following these guys since 1984, when they started.

[@wolf_of_ball_street8214]

Just me or does he look like a ginger James blunt

[@zglazebrook]

Love the bass and only 80 bucks thats killer. Keep coming with the hidden gem gear

[@Tiny_Toby07]

RHCP are my favorite band! Thank you for making this!

[@miguelandrade5964]

I even watched the ad. Nicely done!

[@IsasHappyHour]

multiple tracks from one hot minute?? my new favorite video on the internet

[@josephattwood4168]

Glad you mostly included the older albums, good choice!

[@lq_12]

Woow bro, already 350,000 subs :o You are doing amazing, congrats!!

[@sharp5records]

That jazz bass neck pickup tone is everything

[@skylernelson5643]

So awesome to finally see how Flea does his works

[@innactiveaccount4038]

ive been waiting for this, perfection

[@ron-konline4934]

Charles, you and your bass are the reason that why we are still alive during this quarantine. Your vids are awwwwwesome. Keep making vids🖤👌👌

[@camgood3097]

Wow! Not only do I love Flea and RHCP, but my 2 favorites were 1 and 2 (which are both songs I've never heard before.. thanks for letting ne know about them!).

[@ethanlocke3604]

Epico. Whatever effects you used for coffee shop were super funky

[@ogurez54]

I'm 13 years old and thanks to your videos I'm improving in playing the bass guitar. Thank you ! p.s. I can play all the songs in the video :)

[@aeriel13]

That TAP you did during the ad was epic

[@phatnana2379]

Finally!! A list of Flea's best parts that includes RHCP songs from BEFORE Bloodsugarsexmagik!! Alot of people don't even know their were 4 albums before "the album with Under the Bridge" Blackeyed Blonde and Out In L.A. are 2nd - 3rd place for my fav Flea lines but Higher Ground will always be my #1 favorite!! Higher Ground isn't even particularly difficult or crazy, it's just so damn good!!

[@rennwagena4831]

Killed it Charles !! Excellent!!!

[@mikealkon6688]

Obviously you should! I can't wait to hear it!

[@mykeelevated]

I love you DAVIE!! oh wait...wrong channel - killer vid man! Flea was such an inspiration growing up in the 90s. Killer bass, killer price! very nice man!

[@brightfuturebfp]

Great video man. Thank you!

[@felipeleao7562]

Really nice work!! P.s. Right On Time on the next video!

[@ElBellacko1]

thanks for the great demonstration, ill be buying this bass

[@justing1810]

Every bit of that sounded so good

[@thebigred8585]

oooohhhh.. you really nailed it with can't stop. keep up the great work, i bet flea would be proud if he knew about this.

[@jaybee9269]

Classy way to accentuate the positive in presenting a sponser’s product.

[@ninoman123]

Didnt expect that bass to only be $80. I'm impressed. Great video too!

[@Bass.Player]

I've been playing for decades and i just bought one. (5 string) I have all the tools and skills to make it play like butter. what a deal...

[@chiaraamorino1498]

I wish you were my bass teacher, I admire you so much man!

[@MrTheonenotesong]

Nice! I am definitely getting that bass. I’ve been playing the guitar for quite some time but your videos have really inspired me to pick up the bass. Are there any lessons out there that can get me started on how to slap the bass?

[@jamesmmachell9162]

Glad some tracks from One Hot Minute showed up there - super underrated album - You're incredible Charles - thanks for sharing.

[@isaiasabinadisosagarcia936]

Agreed with number one!!!! Much funk in all of those bass lines

[@JohnSmith-cl2sq]

Oh my god...you actually have the solo to Nobody Weird down to a T! I have been working hard on it but I can’t play it yet. I have never seen anyone playing that solo the correct way on KZbin. You are an incredible musician sir. Hi from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@CartoonKidOLLY]

Charlie you’re killing it!

[@justabunchofatoms1944]

Watch all ur vids, make more, im addicted