Victor Wooten's HARDEST solo but it's even harder

[@teacup270]

As a bass player with 3 hours of experience, I can verify that this solo was, in fact, made by a pro

[@smack_dab]

I am a bassist of only 1.5 hours and I had no idea. I am ahead of the game!!

[@Enderblade18]

As a bassist with nearly a year of extremely mild experience, can confirm that this was indeed a solo.

[@Enderblade18]

@@rspturner if most pros can't do this then I'm not allowed to dream of doing this lol

[@Kaden_BASS_noob]

as a bassist with 8 months experience I can tell he is not good as others but 100% have the FASTEST process ever.

[@thekushkunt]

as someone who has been playing bass for 0 hours, i can indeed confirm that i don't know how to play bass

[@BeheadedKamikaze]

It's not just that this is so fast and the technique required to play all of this that make it so incredible - it's the **clarity** with which you play every single note, and how easy you make it seem, that makes you the best in the world. Absolutely astounding my man. Bravo!!

[@isaac.1991]

Years and Hours of practice/ pain and frustration+ a compressor ❤

[@willywillywillywillywilly]

His (incredible) playing in this video actually had more unclear articulations than I think I’ve ever heard him make in a release like this. Unintentional ghost notes, etc. Goes to show how hard this piece was.

[@TheMetalFunkAllStars]

You stole the words right out of my mouth!! The Clarity!!! The Clarity of Each Note! That's what i have noticed! No Buzzz!!!

[@RC32Smiths01]

Now I bet you can make an easy bass song even more easy! Haha, truly great and pristine playing, any piece from Wooten is so well-done. Cheers

[@shamanspointofview8083]

Most won’t understand the weight of your compliment, but I see you 💯💜

[@christopher-miles]

did rob scallon get a bass, too?

[@srsbsns7673]

What if he removed the water from Smoke on the Water?

[@MinerDiner]

If you can make it the hardest piece, you can make it the easiest piece ~LingLing 40 Hours

[@WTR437]

As a learning bassist, thanks for being an inspiration! (Thought id never be able to play any instrument until you inspired me to try!!)

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Great to hear - hope you're having fun!!

[@Namjiook]

Awesome! This guy inspires me to pick up my six string piccolo bass every time I watch his videos.

[@nickcarroll8565]

I prefer my 4stringed bowed piccolo bass, but I share your sentiment

[@Besseloff]

Quite Mozarty!

[@Gary.Holmes]

I do love a 6-string piccolo bass, almost as much as the traditional 4 string bass. I play the mechanical percussive strings and electronic variants of it, but some day I will make time for bass. I can just watch this stuff meanwhile and be utterly blown away by the skill and mastery.

[@Namjiook]

@@Gary.Holmes yeah, Charles is amazing.

[@RoneiStein]

Awesome! As usual! Regards from 🇧🇷

[@CharlesBerthoud]

👏🏻🥈

[@Lacquerhead-TX]

I truly hope Victor watches this and enjoys it as much as I did! :)

[@aviationéire]

What an amazing solo! I love the way you really put your own twist into it and made it sound even better. It really takes lots of skill and practice to top Victor Wooten. Much love from Ireland ❤

[@Caddis496]

I've seen Victor Wooten live a couple times now (last time with Dennis Chambers and Bob Franceschini... yeah, man, it was magic... so grateful to have been in that room). I would absolutely, 100%, no questions go if Charles did a live performance tour. I've seen some of the older videos of him doing the street busking thing and... just that... do that on a stage with a drummer. I'd pay to see that two piece for a set. I love this kid.

[@ahorton6786]

You're just on another level Charles! This sounded so complicated, yet amazing at the same time!

[@MrBuellMike]

Yo Berth… you absolutely killed it! I‘ve heard the original version a thousand times and love how a slapped (or rather plucked) bass can sound so beautifully “classic”; you pushed that even farther…! So glad there’s guys like you, keeping the fire burning & kindling it all the time. I absolutely love your work, mate. Keep it coming!

[@Tire24]

I watched this around when the video came out but I had to come back and watch since I've heard this song several times since then. I love it!

[@gregorychristensen5165]

The tapping mixed in gives the phrases a nice back and forth “talking” quality that brings a lot a life to the song. Awesome!

[@TheMetalFunkAllStars]

Mannnnn! The Clarity of Each Note that you play is just Spot on!!! Damn, with the Speed, and the Technique etc. Wow!!! Thanks!!! Mark Rockledge

[@MrManigairie]

Beyond being a true virtuoso, you embody the talent acquired through daily, intense and tireless work. Basically you show anyone who can believe it, that anything is possible to make your passion come to life if you dedicate yourself to it unconditionally. It gives dreams a much less inaccessible character... Thank you also for that, in addition to delighting our ears

[@paulgasch4691]

It's RIDICULOUS how easy you make this look. Amazing Charles. Always stepping up your game. Nice job!

[@purdisc]

Wow. Just wow. You brought tears to my eyes. Glorious.

[@jnprather]

tfw when you thought you were over being impressed by virtuoso bass playing 20 years ago, but you're still sitting here in shock at how fucking CLEAN this is. My god. SRS

[@rawstarmusic]

Charles is an amasing bass player, I don't think I have ever heard something like this before

[@iwandzajoel]

It's really awesome Charles ! You are one of my favorite bass players of all time, seriously ! I'm from Congo

[@mcravinhos]

I have no idea how you do this, but keep doing, you're awesome.

[@IFIXATVS]

The technique is “open, hammer, pluck”. Hit the open string on a downstroke, hammer onto the note and then pluck up on the note that you just hammered onto. Victor Wooten is a beast! Check out “Bela Fleck and the Flecktones” to hear all of Vic’s insanity

[@toportime]

How is it done? Practice, practice, practice. Rinse, repeat.

[@Winkkin]

Dude!!! That is the sickest line youve ever played. Im astounded by youre use of harmonics

[@jaibruce777]

I continued learning bass because of you.

[@otakogenerico5936]

I like the harmonics at the end. 😳👌

[@stevenqirkle]

Wooten includes a nice little interlude in the middle of his solo that makes the whole thing feel a lot more musical. I guess it was omitted here since it was "too easy" for this version... but honestly that's my favorite part!

[@blainekelley816]

very nice + your Schecter signature bass sounds and looks fabulous!!

[@jphormiga]

charles: *plays amazing bass stuff out of this world* Mike Shinoda: OMG! he MUST play the keyboard on my new song

[@misstress1928]

There's nothing you can't do on bass. However, if KZbin is shut down for some reason, no one will remember your name. Make your time and gained popularity count - record a few albums, go on tour, become a real super star. You got all it takes.

[@zTSB]

You are one of my biggest inspirations, brother. Love from Chile ❤

[@zndjrisudoqz]

You are a beast, amazing technique... long live Berthoud, a thousand cheers!

[@Urbexer00703]

Great playing mate,best regards from Missouri 🫡

[@Asthmos]

daaaaaamn that was clean. the right hand is even more impressive than the left anymore. so many little things to point out, if i did them all this post would be way too long.... so here goes! double thumb, down up pluck, down up double pluck, through-slap, bounce off, double, and triple picking, slide runs, two hand tap, aaaaand of course the good ol' index finger ☝️ not to mention remembering the whole piece and playing without missing any notes.

[@tiller6750]

WHOAH! Charles, that was amazing!! It would be incredible to hear Vic play your version of his solo.

[@GREENMTGENE]

I love that you’re performing on a schecter !!! For the bass players out there on a budget

[@RobertoReyesChHC]

Even aa guitarist - Schecter gets unnecessary flak. Solid guitars at a good price. Maybe back in the day they were tacky aesthetically but still

[@MyUsualComment]

This is actually his signature bass from Schecter :D

[@GREENMTGENE]

@@RobertoReyesChHCi actually only own one guitar , its a schecter van nuys love it

[@GREENMTGENE]

@@MyUsualCommentnice!! Its refreshing to see this performed not on a 6k $ bass

[@יובלפליקס]

Absolutely amazing, charles you are one of my favourite bass players. Love your work man!!

[@WABIBOBO]

you never cease to amaze me charles

[@generic_weirdo]

Omds he takes the solo from The Sinister Minister and puts it in at 0:48. I knew i recognized it from somewhere. Awesome solo as usual!

[@shop970]

He's devoted to what he does! Awesome as always from Charles!

[@ErFoxy71]

Always excellent mate, i love the way you play the bass Cheers from Rome

[@CaptainTedStryker]

Impressive sweep-plucking thumb technique! Sounds incredible CB!

[@severussnap4373]

that one lick from the sinister minister you threw in there was EPIC.

[@MrAlanshieff]

Totally amazing playing Charles

[@Kfish1963]

Gorgeously played, Charles!

[@BassByTheBay]

An indicator of just how difficult this is to play is the fact that Charles didn't play it with the 100% rhythmic accuracy we're used to. That is *not* faint praise! I mean, I honestly believe even Victor couldn't play this as well as Charles just did, and I've been a fan of Victor's since '92. Just amazing, Charles! 😎🎸

[@zeusapollo8688]

Victor is having trouble with his hands these days so probably not

[@GreaTeacheRopke97]

True. The tone and timing was incredibly similar to the OG - the common parts sound damn identical (admittedly not listening on a high quality system atm)

[@davecorbin5088]

He also did not have any sort of rhythm track behind him! Pretty impressive considering!

[@IbraBassTapping]

Magnífico ❤

[@smprather]

Epico!

[@michaelbiljon8249]

There isn't a single video that you post where I don't say, "This is the greatest bass solo I've ever seen."

[@rogersaez3633]

encore merci Matt, Molly Miller , j'ai adoré avec sa batteuse ! Mancuso , de plus en plus de feeling ! et Wooden pour la basse , vraiment super , bon weekend

[@eldandraken4850]

damn it Berthoud, you had me holding my breath the whole time, i almost passed out!

[@brofenix]

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn~ That was pretty cool!!

[@NuclearFire1000]

0:22 - 0:30 amazing groove piece! Well done, Charles!

[@Eduardo-Long]

Superb. I used these end upside chord in D and harmonics. Keep on.

[@xinmusicUK]

I always struggled with the part from about 46 seconds to the 1.09 mark. Good job Charles.

[@zenmaster6780]

Love your work and the inspiration you provide

[@Aioaverona]

What frustrates me the most, it reminds me of my Clerk studies I use to play on my Saxophone, so I understand that its just scales, but to do it so proficient and with such ease makes it the hard part and I love it.

[@FitzMastaflex]

Classical Thump baby!!! Love the hints of Charlie sprinkled in this one.

[@spencerbreidenbachmusic]

Your playing inspired me to become a better musician. Thanks for being such an amazing musician and great dude!

[@tacticaltim9741]

Always a masterpiece. Keep it up tapper!

[@sylvaindufour8524]

Congratz!!

[@amhr58]

Yes! I was hoping you would cover Vic Wooten.

[@lotharhartig3260]

Dear Charles, I am consistently captivated by your virtuoso and compelling performances, often infused with a great sense of humor. Occasionally, I wish to experience a song where your entire emotional power is conveyed in a few notes. For instance, the song 'Dreamland' by Michelle Colombier comes to mind, not suggesting you play it, but rather something similarly beautifully simple that can express your emotional intensity with just a few notes. Best regards from your fan, Lothar

[@wdzonated7641]

Hey man we all start somewhere! Keep it up!

[@jumpingjacks5558]

Always entertaining thank you for posting your videos.

[@flucazade]

the Schecter Model T on the wall behind you is a thing of beauty... must not buy another bass... must not buy another bass...

[@samuelmori3026]

Erghhh! Sick playing! As usual!

[@matheuscarvalho3800]

Love your bass sig

[@SubSonicEctomorph]

Bloody well done boyo!

[@TheSoulsGuru]

This sounds far cleaner than victor could ever play it, you have suprpassed the master in technical ability

[@spiderpark64]

I like your tone, you're definitely the master of the bass..

[@simonallum5328]

Absolutely amazing!

[@blahblahblahblech]

Vic is the man! You should also look at Michael Manring. His base licks are amazing., I would also love to see you do some of Michael Hedges guitar riffs on and acoustic bass

[@paulhawkins6415]

That was a nice little warm up, Charles 😯

[@TheLordOfSpades]

Outstanding! From 0:47 on seems inspired by The Sinister Minister by Bela Fleck and the Flecktones.

[@ZachButler86]

You're right, but it's the other way around! Victor Wooten is the bassist of the Flecktones and incorporated elements of Classical Thump, which he wrote mostly as a practice exercise, into the solo of Sinister Minister.

[@trevortheturkey8411]

I love your music Charles your such an inspiration to me thank you

[@nikkmorse]

The Charles Bass Beast robot has been activated....🤘🏼😈🤘🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@CharlesBerthoud]

🤣

[@roccorodriguez6653]

What a beautiful bass

[@TheMrAndybass]

1,000,000 times better than I shall ever hope to be. Very impressive work

[@JamesDGarland]

Whoa! And I thought Victor tore that up. You sir, have reached ascension status. Fantastic!

[@JCtheMusicMan_]

Your phenomenal talent inspires me to try harder! ❤

[@thomasholcomb7681]

that was absolutely amazing!!

[@felipedonoso5749]

Hi, Charles, hope everything's going allright. Keep up with this gift of yours, it nourishes the spirit of music. As we've got Vivaldi, we've got Charles.

[@Serenity_Dee]

I saw Victor Wooten play live some 30 years ago and within thirty seconds I knew I was never going to in the same _sport_ as him, never mind being in his league. And I'd been practicing pretty religiously for four years at that point after taking up the bass at 14 or so.

[@mattiabighi9584]

You made me cry

[@professionnel111]

Love to hear, love to watch 👏👏👏

[@kgamaseg]

That was SO AWESOME!!!

[@andflyaway]

Incredible work my friend! 🤘

[@mystishio]

🤯 Intense! Seems like pure fantasy that s8meone can play like that!

[@carpediemarts705]

And i had play set on 1.5 speed and was just flabbergasted. Go Charles!

[@MedalionDS9]

Your original Classical Thump cover from years ago is still amazing and clean, but here you added more improv and tapping bits

[@pbabiesinspace6112]

No matter how I try, I can't get my thumb to move that fast. And I'm a friggin classical guitarist. The practice regiment to achieve this must be absolutely insane.

[@willmallory9085]

Excellent video Brother

[@marcuspatzer2392]

That was Wowsome my Friend 👍👈🎶🎵🕊️🎹🐯

[@baraharonovich2926]

Awesome dude! You murdered that sh*t (in the best way possible)

[@ultimatebasses]

Victor might be calling you up for a lesson or two after watching this. Bravo Charles!

[@orientalwoodworks]

Is absolutely mental how clean that solo is.

[@hanovergreen4091]

Jebus! It sounds glitched or spliced. That's freaking amazing!!!! Best Regards and Best Wishes!

[@JJ_-fp9sj]

This is just as insane as the first time i saw classical thump, akd then a few levels over.

[@isaac.1991]

Extremely well Executed, The doubles give me more issues than the Triples. I Love the taps you added in, I see that downward progression (the notes you sillies)😉💖

[@tracym1150]

Oh my balloon! Your bass is really beautiful 👾

[@BernardoMartins_]

There was no mistake. Not one single note slightly poorly played. Charles has got to be one of the most complete and technical bass players that has ever been.

[@Jiggerjaw]

Less classical, more thump. Killer, bro.