12-string BASS sounds MASSIVE

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  • čas přidán 20. 04. 2022
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  • @CharlesBerthoud
    @CharlesBerthoud  Před 2 lety +491

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    • @buncharandomness7693
      @buncharandomness7693 Před 2 lety +16

      Totally dude that 12 string is KICKASS

    • @samdipatro3421
      @samdipatro3421 Před 2 lety +2

      hi Charles, do you play the Chapman stick ?

    • @dahawk8574
      @dahawk8574 Před 2 lety +7

      Absolutely phenomenal bass solo!

    • @sat1241
      @sat1241 Před 2 lety +3

      Great playing, great sounding instrument
      I would like to hear you do a song that is laid back trippy funk with a little bit of effects on the bass, slight lo-fi neo-soul hip hop
      a full song between 2.5-3 minutes maybe with some background vocals
      Something with no virtuoso stuff. That's the challenge.
      I think you could do it, write something with a groove so good it wouldn't need any virtuoso playing.
      To make it work maybe collaborate with producer, something with a great drum track on it and other supporting elements
      You underestimate your composing abilities.
      Also like your country playing
      I think you could have hit songs if you would collaborate with some vocalists and write the songs,
      maybe EP length mainly one style at a time, say 5--6 songs.
      If you prefer the technical direction I think the solo thing is good but it is limited Jaco had some of his best moments with Weather Report and Pat Metheny
      Playing with other great musicians elevates you . I would like to hear you collaborate with a drummer like Thomas Lang or the youtube drummer El Estepario Siberiano

    • @EujenSandu
      @EujenSandu Před 2 lety

      Displate looks awesome, but they don't deliver to Russia, or to anywhere except the U.S., really :\

  • @mcnasty
    @mcnasty Před rokem +1291

    the intro to jeremy by pearl jam would sound sick with this bass

  • @psychodelian
    @psychodelian Před rokem +716

    I swear most of these demos have better music than most of the stuff out there

  • @thecrazy1342
    @thecrazy1342 Před rokem +481

    I want to see a song with both this and Ichika Nito's 14 string guitar now

  • @user-cb7ms2qe2d
    @user-cb7ms2qe2d Před 5 měsíci +54

    Полный восторг от звучания и от мастерства исполнителя. Бас дает столько " мяса", что один заменяет группу. Класс!! 😊👍

    • @MrGoshka1
      @MrGoshka1 Před 5 měsíci +3

      Музыка классная!

    • @evgenidementjev2324
      @evgenidementjev2324 Před 4 měsíci +1

      На самом деле ни в одной группе такой бас не нужен

    • @MrGoshka1
      @MrGoshka1 Před 4 měsíci

      @@evgenidementjev2324 Билли Шихан улыбнулся. Да и много других.

    • @evgenidementjev2324
      @evgenidementjev2324 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@MrGoshka1 Этот чел как раз предпочитает играть сольно, а не в группе и на нормальном 4-хструнном басу.

    • @MrGoshka1
      @MrGoshka1 Před 4 měsíci

      @@evgenidementjev2324 Мы о чём говорим? Если вы под "басом" имели в виду не "линию баса", а конкретно инструмент, то он и в группе нормально звучать будет. Было бы желание. Если про Билли Шихана речь вести, и где и как он играет, то он играл и в Talas, и сейчас играет в Mr. Big, в группе Стива Вая и ещё в нескольких группах. Не только сольно. Пусть и на 4-струнном басу, я в курсе, что он на других не играет.

  • @russellcohen640
    @russellcohen640 Před 2 lety +807

    Stunning (as usual) The skill is phenomenal. Not just the playing, but the arrangement, everything about it. Amazing music from an amazing musician.

  • @TY-js9lk
    @TY-js9lk Před 2 lety +22

    Tuning nightmare but it sounds beautiful

    • @mr.logicpants2835
      @mr.logicpants2835 Před měsícem +1

      Oh yes. My Hamer 12 string laughs at me when I finally get it in tune. 😂

  • @rafaelchavencolongo5711
    @rafaelchavencolongo5711 Před rokem +89

    As a guitar player i can say that this sounds ridiculously good...

    • @Rasmustheforest
      @Rasmustheforest Před 4 měsíci +4

      as a man with a Danish name, i wonder why it matters that you play guitar?

    • @I.A_Khutso
      @I.A_Khutso Před 4 měsíci +1

      As a man who loves to read comments, I absolutely have nothing to do with this comment section.

    • @DodgeThatAttack
      @DodgeThatAttack Před 4 měsíci

      as a man who studies computer science, i can tell you it secretly is very relevant

  • @knastera
    @knastera Před rokem +40

    So that's why King's X always has a distinct bass sound.

    • @Ravelle17
      @Ravelle17 Před rokem +13

      dUg also runs two channels simultaneously-a cleaner tone for lower frequencies and a heavily distorted tone for higher frequencies: czcams.com/video/VbIZaWghUDE/video.html

  • @super_nova9999
    @super_nova9999 Před 2 lety +350

    imagine how insane that bass would sound with a chorus pedal...

    • @CharlesBerthoud
      @CharlesBerthoud  Před 2 lety +221

      Haha and maybe a couple of octave pedals while you're at it 🤣

    • @itsjustme8947
      @itsjustme8947 Před 2 lety +47

      @@CharlesBerthoud So? What are you waiting for?? DO IT! I'm still waiting for you to put your spin on some of Mark King's work. Please? A simple request from an old man...

    • @super_nova9999
      @super_nova9999 Před 2 lety +7

      @@CharlesBerthoud Sure lmao

    • @theimacman
      @theimacman Před 2 lety +9

      Pretty sure that is exactly what Jeff Ament did with his bassline for Pearl Jam's "Jeremy".

    • @urielfranciscofloreslozano5149
      @urielfranciscofloreslozano5149 Před 2 lety +2

      @@itsjustme8947 lol

  • @c.vanlalnghaka4984
    @c.vanlalnghaka4984 Před 2 lety +1724

    Your creativity level is beyond insane. Every of your content puts a smile on my face🔥🔥

  • @deanlawson6880
    @deanlawson6880 Před rokem +32

    Wow that's Incredible! I've never even HEARD of a 12-string Bass!
    Such amazing Bass playing!! Amazing!!

    • @icin4d
      @icin4d Před rokem +2

      Cheap Trick's bassist has been playing one since the 80s I believe. Although not quite as artfully as this demo.

    • @rocketpigrecords3719
      @rocketpigrecords3719 Před 3 měsíci

      Cheap Trick, also 8 string on practically any Life Sex & Death song.
      Legend has it Geezer used 8 string, but I couldn't point you to a track.

    • @Bertanerny
      @Bertanerny Před 3 měsíci

      Pearl Jam use one at the start of Jeremy

    • @anomymouse5043
      @anomymouse5043 Před měsícem

      King's X bass player used a 12-string bass a lot in their older albums. Check songs: 'I Pretend', 'Out of the Silent Planet, 'Black the Sky' etc. That bass is signature bass of Dug Pinnick from King's X.

  • @michaelpaulos420
    @michaelpaulos420 Před rokem +29

    You fooled me! I thought you were gonna play some soundscapes and you drop right down into that funky stuff I love. Thanks Charles; another great video. We got the Funk -Bootsy

  • @GregHillmy4re
    @GregHillmy4re Před 2 lety +204

    In 1968 way before your gift was born, I learned to play an electric fretless bass before. That wasn't heard of that I know of. I thought myself to play the guitar with a missing left index finger. You are gifted. I can't play anymore because of hand issues. But you bring tears to my eyes with your unbelievable talent. Thank you so much for sharing this gift you have. Beautiful. I would love to see you play the fretless electric bass.

    • @Ethan-yi8dk
      @Ethan-yi8dk Před 2 lety +17

      He has played the fretless bass! Search "CharlesBerthoud fretless bass" on youtube and you’ll find a couple amazing performances!

    • @GregHillmy4re
      @GregHillmy4re Před 2 lety +15

      @@Ethan-yi8dk Thanks that was great.

    • @vladimirolujic6637
      @vladimirolujic6637 Před rokem +2

      Talent + 10000000000000000000 hours of practice

    • @likesrush
      @likesrush Před 3 měsíci

      I'm on here trying to find the hour long video I watched yesterday but I guess I'm not familiar enough with CZcams. I finally found something worth watching and that's Chris B. on bass. Where can I find all his videos in one place? Help me out please.

  • @TheShnitzel
    @TheShnitzel Před 2 lety +220

    PLEASE expand all these short "concept" songs into full pieces and release them as an album!!
    These bits are SO GOOD!

  • @Doomzdayxx
    @Doomzdayxx Před 5 měsíci +14

    Damn, my dude. It takes a talent like you to make bring this beast to it's full potential. Bravo.

  • @theimacman
    @theimacman Před 2 lety +573

    Jeff Ament played a 12 string on such Pearl Jam hits as "Jeremy", but he never played it like you just did. haha

    • @ptkelly80
      @ptkelly80 Před 2 lety +32

      Tom Petersson used one in Cheap Trick.

    • @ExtraDog
      @ExtraDog Před 2 lety +28

      Dug Pinnick of King's X plays one so often Schecter made him a signature 12 string bass.

    • @theimacman
      @theimacman Před 2 lety +23

      @@ExtraDog I believe that is the actual model Charles is playing in this video. :)

    • @paultaylor6873
      @paultaylor6873 Před 2 lety +4

      What I always think of with 12 stringed bass

    • @mikemorrisonmusic
      @mikemorrisonmusic Před 2 lety +6

      No one plays like Charles, lol.

  • @stephen_lamonica_bass_covers

    Love that you are playing a Doug “Dug” Pinnick model! King’s X is criminally underrated and have influenced so many popular musicians and bands

    • @frankiiemermaid1127
      @frankiiemermaid1127 Před 2 lety +8

      Thank you!!! Truly amazing those guys. Hope this somehow gets them more exposure

    • @garyrasberryjr.552
      @garyrasberryjr.552 Před 2 lety +9

      I just noticed that as well. I've been testifying about King's X for years.

    • @jeffffro7674
      @jeffffro7674 Před 2 lety +5

      @@frankiiemermaid1127 Ive been playing Bass for over 30 years and have not heard of them till now......I am going to their site right this second!!! Whether I but something or not, there's your wish for some exposure......🤙

    • @joshua2400
      @joshua2400 Před 2 lety +4

      Jesus adores you all :" )

    • @alphagt62
      @alphagt62 Před 2 lety +4

      I saw them live in a small club in Richmond VA, they were so awesome! I was a big fan before that, and so was everyone else, everybody in the bar knew all the words. It was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen a few. Not to mention I have all of Kings X CD’s! There’s like 24 of them. I got them all at once used on eBay, so much great music.

  • @rimickulous
    @rimickulous Před rokem +8

    dude delivers pretty much a full song each week, how could you not subscribe?????????

  • @LukeTalbot
    @LukeTalbot Před rokem +6

    I come back to this video every few weeks or so, just because I need it in my life.

    • @downhillnut2273
      @downhillnut2273 Před rokem

      Yeah he's got a few I come back to and it instantly puts me in a better mood...

  • @watchbozotv9153
    @watchbozotv9153 Před 2 lety +281

    Just sounds like bass and guitar playing in unison. Insane sound

    • @TheCSJones
      @TheCSJones Před 2 lety +14

      That's basically what it is.

    • @jerrykinnin7941
      @jerrykinnin7941 Před 2 lety +6

      They combined a twin neck into one neck. SOOO 😎

  • @LingLingsDistantRelative
    @LingLingsDistantRelative Před 2 lety +278

    It's sound is so unique and kind of...fuzzy? Pretty awesome

    • @bentonchiez
      @bentonchiez Před 2 lety +6

      It does. Thanks to Jack White and his immense use of octaves and fuzz.
      No but seriously
      I sgree

    • @LardyMongusHunnter
      @LardyMongusHunnter Před 2 lety

      Listen to pulling teeth (Anesthesia) for fuzz

    • @Hndsmstrngr1
      @Hndsmstrngr1 Před 2 lety +3

      Cheap Trick's bass player Tom Petersen's been using a 12-string bass since the 70s and it's the nature of the instrument have that sound intone pre effect wise

    • @joeh858
      @joeh858 Před 2 lety +1

      more strings vibrating = more fuzz

  • @Duh6666666
    @Duh6666666 Před rokem +6

    Always incredible! One of my ex-bass players had an 8-string bass and he could rock out like crazy,

  • @drconstantinmartiniuc4250

    Such yong and very talented musician with perfect taste !!! Bravo !

  • @artemismythos5112
    @artemismythos5112 Před 2 lety +239

    This looks so insanely difficult to play. You're so amazing!

    • @CharlesBerthoud
      @CharlesBerthoud  Před 2 lety +89

      Yeah it's pretty tough, especially tapping 😬

    • @buncharandomness7693
      @buncharandomness7693 Před 2 lety +21

      @@CharlesBerthoud dude how hard is it to tune that thing??!!

    • @CharlesBerthoud
      @CharlesBerthoud  Před 2 lety +65

      @@buncharandomness7693 It takes a while but it's not terrible, probably coz Schecter is a great brand. If a cheap 12-string bass existed, it would probably be a nightmare to keep in tune!

    • @davidblalock9945
      @davidblalock9945 Před 2 lety +6

      Truth be told, nothing is out of reach, if you put in the time practice and patience.

    • @philippinchenlove4414
      @philippinchenlove4414 Před 2 lety

      @@CharlesBerthoud i can imagine

  • @lettuce7378
    @lettuce7378 Před 2 lety +176

    the 12 string actually kind of fixes the common issue of bass being hard to hear in the mix. The high strings on each course give a good midrange kick.

    • @abstracyellow1766
      @abstracyellow1766 Před 2 lety +15

      Bass being hard to hear isn’t really an issue bc it’s to feel majority of the time. It has it’s own role in the mix that is not really to be heard like guitars

    • @charles.h5858
      @charles.h5858 Před 2 lety +32

      @@abstracyellow1766 I thoroughly disagree with that. I don’t think bass is only meant to support the guitar, just compliments it.

    • @slipknot9733
      @slipknot9733 Před 2 lety +3

      i can never hear the bass in pretty much every song and i too would love more enunciation like the 12 string provides!

    • @lred1383
      @lred1383 Před 2 lety +22

      The problem isn't the bass, it's the fact that it's mixed so low that you could remove the bass track and most people wouldn't even notice

    • @mcspaddin
      @mcspaddin Před 2 lety +13

      @@lred1383 it's also a speaker quality thing. listening on your phone? no bass at all. in a car? more bass. in a room with a legit sub? yes.

  • @patrick8537
    @patrick8537 Před měsícem

    My goodness at Home, in my Car, while walking with the dog. I just can't get enough of this song. One of my favorites so far. Can't wait for next year Charles! Will see you in Utrecht The Netherlands!

  • @julesgemini9812
    @julesgemini9812 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Not sure what just happened or how it’s even possible but that’s was absolutely phenomenal to observe while you were making it look musical 🤜🏻🤛🏻Dug would give a hug

  • @NealVan
    @NealVan Před 2 lety +172

    Charles, I can’t begin to say how much I simply love the fact you’re playing a dUg Pinnick model 12-string. He and I used to play Hamer Chapparal USA 12s, but he got a deal. I have been very lucky to have opened for King’s X a few times when they were touring through NJ back in the 1990s. Such terrific people, incredible players and composers! I hope dUg gets to see his model 12 being used in a manner not thought of previously. Way to hit a hike run again! Yes, I KNOW how difficult physically it is to play a 12 and you’ve mastered it far beyond everyone. Look for me if you wish a the cover of 12-string Bassist magazine in 2007-2008. I share the cover with a skilled female 12 string bassist.

    • @MattKrogmeier
      @MattKrogmeier Před 2 lety +19

      Doug has seen it and posted it to his Facebook page!

    • @jowlorenz9555
      @jowlorenz9555 Před 2 lety +7

      @@MattKrogmeier
      it's cool when artists DIG other artists taking their own stuff to new levels and directions !

    • @rickc2102
      @rickc2102 Před 2 lety +3

      Ah, now I get the 12th fret marker. I guess in a trio the octave strings would come in mighty handy.

    • @NealVan
      @NealVan Před 2 lety +4

      @@rickc2102 If you’ve never heard King’s X play as a band, I recommend these few album titles to give you and idea of their musicality and excellence from the mid-late 1990s. The albums are rock meets Beatles Out Of The a silent Planet, Gretchen Goes To Nebraska & Faith, Hope, Love. Much heavier rock album is Dogman. It continues from here, but I’d suggest just the live performance albums/DVDs. This is what three people can do who all write and sing amazingly separate and together.

    • @rickc2102
      @rickc2102 Před 2 lety

      @@NealVan i had Out of the Silent Planet as a kid, they and Soundgarden were my drop D refuge

  • @nilsgerstenberger
    @nilsgerstenberger Před 2 lety +29

    ain't really a bass person, so "bass only" isn't really a thing for me,
    BUT the intro (00:09 - 00:23) is one of the most beautiful melodies i've heared in a long time
    the harmonics are just perfect

  • @mlbreel
    @mlbreel Před rokem +5

    That’s was really fun to watch and to listen to. Thank you.

  • @kstannard56
    @kstannard56 Před rokem +1

    You are an inspiration; I found some of your work on TikTok and went to CZcams. I can’t stop listening. I also like that you foster good habits for practicing and playing. Once someone gets above Stu Hamm, everyone almost becomes equal. Absolutely love your groove with the 12 string.

  • @slithery9291
    @slithery9291 Před 2 lety +58

    When I saw the title I was expecting 6 doubled-up strings. I never even knew that 4 tripled was a thing.
    As awesome as always Charles :)

    • @CharlesBerthoud
      @CharlesBerthoud  Před 2 lety +25

      Neither did I until I saw this one 🤣

    • @mykeday
      @mykeday Před 2 lety +2

      @@CharlesBerthoud what are they tuned to?

    • @kcnole
      @kcnole Před 2 lety

      @@CharlesBerthoud you should give King's X a listen. That's Dugs signature bass and they are amazing.

    • @rairai255
      @rairai255 Před 2 lety +2

      @@mykeday EeeAaaDdeGgg if he left it standard

    • @jonbongjovi1869
      @jonbongjovi1869 Před 2 lety +2

      Tom Petersson of CHEAP TRICK invented this, in the late 1970s!
      8 wasn't enough!

  • @hi-five4960
    @hi-five4960 Před 2 lety +133

    Your skills keep consistently impressing everyone, but I appreciate how you're always keeping things fresh. You've only been this famous for a bit, but it seems you got the mechanics of CZcams very quickly. You don't fall back on your skills, you keep surprising and innovating. I hope you can keep it going, I'm really impressed.

    • @alexraye5860
      @alexraye5860 Před 2 lety +3

      Lol. Everybody get a load of this backhanded compliment shit!!

    • @hi-five4960
      @hi-five4960 Před 2 lety +1

      @@alexraye5860 hauhrgh?

    • @ChristianSandviknes
      @ChristianSandviknes Před 2 lety +1

      @@alexraye5860 I love your confidence in being completely wrong. (THAT was a backhanded compliment) (I still love you though)

  • @robertshrewsbury2891
    @robertshrewsbury2891 Před rokem +1

    My recollection, on seeing this come up again, was I remembered I really liked it. Yep. Still stands true.

  • @thefish8002
    @thefish8002 Před rokem +3

    I'm not a huge bass fan, but that just blew my mind! It sounds so good and full! Thanks for sharing your videos.

  • @zebulonswearingen4607
    @zebulonswearingen4607 Před 2 lety +177

    I’m not kidding: this is The most funky thing I’ve heard. I enjoyed the performance and how you made it sound like a high-end ‘90’s keyboard mixed with a regular 4-string electric bass-guitar. Some of it might be that natural ringing echoed harmonic sound made by it being a 12-string. Some of it is your talent and interesting approach to this vid. No matter what I think of it, I like it. Funk on!

  • @cryzz0n
    @cryzz0n Před 2 lety +163

    Goose bumps. I knew these existed, but never consciously heard one. It's like the crème Brulé of bass tones. Thanks, Charles!

    • @justinkennedy3004
      @justinkennedy3004 Před 2 lety +1

      You didn't know goosebumps existed? And if you think they sound crazy wait til you feel em!

    • @flatplaneoregon4605
      @flatplaneoregon4605 Před 2 lety

      If you haven't already..
      Check out harp guitars

    • @mrsleep0000
      @mrsleep0000 Před 2 lety +1

      Check out Cheap Trick, Tom Petersson plays a 12 string on almost every song.

    • @paulbsteele67
      @paulbsteele67 Před 2 lety

      @@mrsleep0000 Cheap Trick is awesome. Also the first 12 sting bass was built in ‘77 for him by Hamer Guitars.

    • @notahotshot
      @notahotshot Před 2 lety +1

      @@justinkennedy3004
      "Goose bumps. *I knew these existed.* "
      *"I. knew. these. existed."*
      🤔
      I totally get how you could think that them saying they knew they existed means they didn't know they existed.

  • @ba3audiovisualartist66
    @ba3audiovisualartist66 Před 2 měsíci

    I just ordered and now have in my possession a knock off 12 string bass from China. And I have to say that after decades of watching Cheap Trick, King's X, Pearl Jam, etc., I can safely say that what is going on in this video is extraordinary. The hand strength and the accuracy of both hands to play such an unruly instrument with such clarity and precision is nothing short of virtuosic. I'm speechless. Well done!

  • @gregrosander3657
    @gregrosander3657 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Dude! That sounds absolutely amazing! By far the coolest thing I’ve seen and heard in a very long time!

  • @magnuslikestanks6044
    @magnuslikestanks6044 Před 2 lety +14

    That intro tapping section is one of the coolest things I've ever heard coming from a bass guitar

    • @c.m5043
      @c.m5043 Před rokem

      It has been stuck in my head for months. Trying to figure out what sound this is from. I swear it is like a Justin Bieber song or something!!

  • @foma42
    @foma42 Před 2 lety +85

    Dug is the man. Opened for King's X and Galactic Cowboys one night back in the '90s. The X guys showed up early enough for sound check and a hang out, and they couldn't have been cooler to us. We swarmed Dug because our bass player was a big fan, and he was all kinds of awesome. Super nice guy, thoughtful as can be.

    • @TheRealSlimSteve
      @TheRealSlimSteve Před 2 lety +3

      They are playing the UK here in September, can't wait to see them again. First saw and met them on '90 in their first tour of the UK. And man, I cannot wait to hear that 12 string blasting out In The New Age again!!!

    • @sunshineoverpass5020
      @sunshineoverpass5020 Před 2 lety +2

      Dug is awesome. I saw him with King's X way back in the early 90s and got to meet the whole band. And Dug was just the same, really nice and accommodating. He's still one of my favorite rock singers, and he still sounds as good as ever.. I found out that King's X is actually coming to my town this fall, and I'm planning to go see them for the first time since 1996!

    • @keegsmusic8165
      @keegsmusic8165 Před 2 lety +1

      love kings x. I want to get a 12 sting bass so much

  • @ToIsleOfView
    @ToIsleOfView Před 5 měsíci +1

    Wow! just a wonderful sound. Your note selection, percussion plucking and timing are superb. keep it up.

  • @fanster0676
    @fanster0676 Před 6 měsíci +4

    The song played on this was more than beautiful. I don’t play bass or any guitars, but holy hell does this sound godly.

  • @ericm1373
    @ericm1373 Před 2 lety +65

    Charles, the way you play these insane high skill compositions, and yet manage to make them so musical and genuinly great to listen to, it's amazing.

  • @mariobastos8620
    @mariobastos8620 Před 2 lety +73

    This guy is a genius. Far beyond the average level. Makes everything look so easy…

  • @DerpwaldDuck
    @DerpwaldDuck Před rokem +4

    This song is fire! I come back regularly and always close my eyes and drift away at that intro, then snap my eyes open and bop my head to that funkylicious beat!

  • @JB-tr6nu
    @JB-tr6nu Před rokem +15

    Beautiful sound love it

  • @dperk001
    @dperk001 Před 2 lety +71

    If I were a kid, I'd have posters of you on my wall and I would be learning bass. You are just pure badass!

    • @macronencer
      @macronencer Před 6 měsíci +8

      I'm 58, and even I'm thinking of putting posters of him on my wall and learning bass.

    • @iamalphalim
      @iamalphalim Před 5 měsíci +1

      *displates

  • @JawTooth
    @JawTooth Před 2 lety +331

    Awesome! How do you make it look so easy? That was excellent

    • @julior6449
      @julior6449 Před 2 lety

      Te gusta la guitarra 🎸?czcams.com/video/acAYkUaInhY/video.html

    • @ahzhd423
      @ahzhd423 Před 2 lety +7

      @Moods Music Do you actually have proof

    • @stonehillproductions129
      @stonehillproductions129 Před 2 lety +3

      @@ahzhd423 That is how most people do it.

    • @ahzhd423
      @ahzhd423 Před 2 lety +7

      @@stonehillproductions129 Is that proof

    • @counterfit5
      @counterfit5 Před 2 lety +4

      @Moods Music so you admit you don't have proof

  • @LD-qj2te
    @LD-qj2te Před rokem +1

    Always so amazing . Great technique but such great musical composition skills !! Really amazing

  • @ConnorHammond
    @ConnorHammond Před 4 měsíci

    That's great. It sounds like there are multiple tracks with different effects, not just octaves. Beautiful phasing.

  • @jbacker1190
    @jbacker1190 Před 2 lety +60

    I hope Vai doesn't see this. He'll want to add a 4th neck to the Hydra!
    Incredible groove. Loved this video.

    • @Interdiffusion
      @Interdiffusion Před 2 lety

      Vai's Hydra video was quite a performance, but I enjoyed this A LOT more! That, and I'm a long-time guitarist.

    • @jbacker1190
      @jbacker1190 Před 2 lety +1

      Well, I am not a long-time guitarist, but a long-time music lover (little over 52 years experience...😉). Both performances are incredible in their own right. I don't see one as "better" than the other, just different. This piece has an awesome vibe - Extremely enjoyable!

    • @repentoryouwilllikewiseper8741
      @repentoryouwilllikewiseper8741 Před 2 lety +1

      Repent to Jesus Christ
      “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another-and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”
      ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭10:24-25‬ ‭NIV‬‬

    • @fahim113
      @fahim113 Před 2 lety +1

      Let's have them join forces!

  • @brattyneet1571
    @brattyneet1571 Před 2 lety +78

    Man, the talent of this bloke is out of this world. This track reminds me of a rock song and a bgm from a jrpg combined. What an electric showmanship.

    • @TheBanana93
      @TheBanana93 Před 2 lety

      Posh dude like him probably had very expensive lessons paid for by mummy and daddy when he was little.

    • @typhoon37351
      @typhoon37351 Před 2 lety +1

      @@TheBanana93 Why does that matter? You could literally learn to play like this completely on your own with enough dedication.

    • @BearTheGrudge
      @BearTheGrudge Před 2 lety

      @@TheBanana93 so now we’re just going to shit on people for being talented for no reason? If he were raised by squids in an old mustard barrel would that satisfy you?

  • @davidmiller6076
    @davidmiller6076 Před rokem +1

    Nicely done! Sir Charles! Well performed and executed! 😮

  • @johnstephens1
    @johnstephens1 Před rokem

    Great stuff! Love the unique sound your technique is A+. A pleasure to watch and listen to :)

  • @notv4sce
    @notv4sce Před 2 lety +49

    Easily the most impressive bass playing ive ever seen, you've outdone yourself Charles.

  • @stevenstanley8261
    @stevenstanley8261 Před 2 lety +102

    Years ago a music store had a Kramer 12 string bass but would not allow it to be played . I always thought that it would sound this awesome.

    • @SpideyVids
      @SpideyVids Před 2 lety +2

      Reminds me of Spinal Tap/ Nigel Tufnell ,when he's showing his collection of guitars and amps - "This guitar can NOT be played".

    • @KevinMillard
      @KevinMillard Před 2 lety +11

      Not to be all "well actually" on ya, but that was almost certainly a Hamer (which made 12 strings for Tom Petersson of Cheap Trick, who came up with the idea). Kramer, on the other hand, made plenty of 8-string basses in the 70s and early 80s; I've owned a couple and still have one that I'll never sell. But no 12s, I'm sure of that. Here's more info if you're interested: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelve-string_bass

    • @slavojdyrdek
      @slavojdyrdek Před 2 lety +1

      @@KevinMillard "not to do this douchey thing I'm about to do..."

    • @100Peaks
      @100Peaks Před 2 lety +3

      @@KevinMillard I had a baby blue Kramer 8-string with an aluminum neck back in the early 90's. I was able to use it for a few years in the studio and on stage. I wish I didn't have to sell it for food, along with my Juno-60. :( Jeremy sounded pretty good on it.

    • @jakekneega7400
      @jakekneega7400 Před 2 lety +8

      @@slavojdyrdek He corrected a minor factual inaccuracy and provided a link to the information he cited. Douchey? I wish more people on the Internet had manners like that.

  • @richardmogu3360
    @richardmogu3360 Před 5 měsíci

    Love your gift bro. So good, I could listen to a full album of yours on the bass alone

  • @nite_and_day_music
    @nite_and_day_music Před rokem +1

    Perfect! amazing beautiful sound.. Congratulations, Charles! 🔥🎸

  • @valemadreelusername
    @valemadreelusername Před 2 lety +29

    This is amazing! Complex, but melodical at the same time!! This NEEDS to be on Spotify!!! Please!!!!

  • @67bajaconv
    @67bajaconv Před 2 lety +37

    Haven't seen anyone really work a 12-string bass since Doug Pinnick of King's X. This literally made me laugh out loud and smile big time! Love your bass work!!

    • @miles99
      @miles99 Před 2 lety +4

      Looks like this bass is a Pinnick signature model as his name is actually "Dug" as in the 12th fret

    • @67bajaconv
      @67bajaconv Před 2 lety +2

      @@miles99 he goes by "dUg", I was enjoying the fretwork too much and missed the fret signature the first time.

    • @godfreymccammon4531
      @godfreymccammon4531 Před 2 lety +2

      You are correct sir...I saw "Doug" Pinnick for the first time in 1995, and have seen him at least 13 times since then. He made me sell my soul to get a Pedulla MVP 8 string fretless bass...best move EVER!

    • @62swampboy62
      @62swampboy62 Před 2 lety +1

      Tom Petersen from Cheap Trick plays one in concert now and again.

  • @oregonborn9769
    @oregonborn9769 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I would love to hear more songs recorded with this, it sounds absolutely amazing!

  • @locknado5532
    @locknado5532 Před 2 lety +60

    Holy crap this sounds incredible! I've just found your channel 15 minutes ago, but I'm loving the content! Easy sub! 🤩

    • @cagolan
      @cagolan Před 2 lety

      I wish I could go back to that moment where I discovered Charles the Master. You’re in for a treat my friend. This guy is a PRO ! 😉

    • @SplendidFellow
      @SplendidFellow Před 2 lety

      Welcome to the fold, brother

    • @thelastdragon3242
      @thelastdragon3242 Před 2 lety +2

      I first saw him on Davie 504 during a bass battle. When Charles got done, Davie said something like " okay so that's it for the video"

  • @TheUndeniableTruthChristJesus

    Man the Dr. Prescribed an extra dose of funk this time, those fills when you were slapping were so perfectly accentuated by the extra strings! Good job bro, God bless you and your talent!

  • @Laurgal5
    @Laurgal5 Před 5 měsíci +1

    You are SO awesome! You make me appreciate bass so much more .

  • @Yao686
    @Yao686 Před 2 lety +218

    For me Charles is hands down better than Davie 504. Davie is also insanely good but all he mostly play is slap as that is his preferred and expertise but Charles on the other hand more versatile and his instrumentals are all unique and different from the other which makes it so soothing to hear! And please don't even let me get started on his harmonics! He is just a different level beast!

    • @azxtnt
      @azxtnt Před 2 lety +11

      One thing is that davie has played a bunch of different basses, like the 36 string, 24 string and all those other ones, but it’s more as a joke.

    • @narmale
      @narmale Před 2 lety +40

      i know its just a persona, but i like Charles for just being himself... i dont care for Davie's persona at all... i know hes one of the top bassists... but imo you dont have to act all aloof like that

    • @Yao686
      @Yao686 Před 2 lety +4

      @@narmale true shit.

    • @notlightbeam4889
      @notlightbeam4889 Před rokem +1

      @@azxtnt and now 69

    • @bobthomas8342
      @bobthomas8342 Před rokem +15

      @SLR F He's playing a character, lighten up. He has a couple videos where he dropped the Davie504 persona.

  • @creepi3391
    @creepi3391 Před 2 lety +51

    The harmonies of the additional strings sounds pristine. Even for the first 20 seconds i was blown away, then you got into the riff... Im gonna have to learn that ;) .

  • @BassistheSpace-mi4wm
    @BassistheSpace-mi4wm Před 5 měsíci +1

    That's CRAZY !!! It'll take some time to sweep up my jaw from the floor...absolutely inspiring !

  • @88butch88
    @88butch88 Před měsícem

    Awesome sound Charles! Love your music.

  • @javvieh
    @javvieh Před 2 lety +24

    Nice, you're playing the dUg Pinnick signature model. King's X's sound is very heavily impacted by that 12 string bass. From the melodic chording of "Fool You" to the driving rhythm breakdown of "Pretend" and beyond, dUg was THE MAN

    • @Zion6969
      @Zion6969 Před 5 měsíci +5

      is*

    • @TimJackson-eq6iy
      @TimJackson-eq6iy Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@Zion6969 I love Doug's playing. Have you listened to all his solo projects?

    • @Zion6969
      @Zion6969 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@TimJackson-eq6iy I’ve listened to a few of his solo albums but nothing hits as hard as KX, KXM is pretty good but nothing beats Ty and Jerry.

  • @RBCulver
    @RBCulver Před 2 lety +44

    Nice use of dUg Pinnick's signature 12-string. He is an immensely underrated bassist.

    • @StevenGraffius
      @StevenGraffius Před 2 lety +4

      His instrument is as long as an upright, but his fingers are like a foot long. Probably makes it easier to play a beast like that.

    • @tonymason6686
      @tonymason6686 Před 2 lety +4

      First thing I noticed!!! Such a great band.

    • @janek144
      @janek144 Před 2 lety +1

      @@tonymason6686 yes, one of my absolute top

    • @shaunkhan9049
      @shaunkhan9049 Před 2 lety +1

      I agree! King's X was the first concert I ever went to, and dUg was the first guy I thought of when I saw the episode name

    • @harryprater9014
      @harryprater9014 Před 2 lety +2

      @@shaunkhan9049 I love Kings X... Very underrated band !!!!

  • @davidbyrhtnoth375
    @davidbyrhtnoth375 Před 2 měsíci

    Totally awesome, as ever. You're almost inspiring me to pick up the bass again!

  • @RicardoTorres-px4is
    @RicardoTorres-px4is Před 3 měsíci

    Just amazing!!! The site just came I don't know how but now I am subscribed. Felicidades!!

  • @jackpepperpwb
    @jackpepperpwb Před 2 lety +7

    This makes solo bass stuff sound more like a full song without losing what makes bass solo stuff sound good.

  • @topcat43truffles15
    @topcat43truffles15 Před 2 lety +77

    This composition has one major flaw,
    It should be at least another 2 minutes in length….
    Charles, you are freakin’ unbelievable! 👍🏻❤️😎

  • @michaelbujanda8785
    @michaelbujanda8785 Před 5 měsíci

    This is really awesome!!!! I love the intro and the middle of this musical composition!!!! It had some elements of funk and Rock!!!! ❤😊😊

  • @TheRefmaks
    @TheRefmaks Před rokem +1

    Excellent performance, my friend! You really play on maximum from your bass instruments! It’s magic!

  • @KasbashPlays
    @KasbashPlays Před 2 lety +12

    Seeing as how you're playing Pinnick's signature, the both of you really need to jam on something.

  • @joaquinrovner8138
    @joaquinrovner8138 Před 2 lety +13

    I like how it's similar to the solo that Davie did but in a more Charles-ish way, 10/10

  • @michaelmbass55
    @michaelmbass55 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Absolutely phenomenal.

  • @gibandruski6744
    @gibandruski6744 Před rokem

    What a cool talent! I love the ability to share such an interesting presentation.

  • @Johnny67557
    @Johnny67557 Před 2 lety +3

    As an owner of a Hamer 12-string... I'm impressed!! Can't imagine not using a pick! Never been a slap player but back in the day (80's-90's) I was big on tapping. Most of my playing life was 4 string. I bought a Dean 8 string because I figured I could never afford a 12. One fell in my lap for sale a year later! $500. A steal! Your playing is amazing! My old tendons can't pull that sh*t off anymore! Keeping things simple these days in my mid 50's. Keep it up!

    • @crispycade4444
      @crispycade4444 Před 2 lety

      Maybe you could do some strengthening exersizes. Mid fifties means you still got a good 30, give it a try. When you're past 50 my advice is have fun and learn till ya croak

  • @silentfox8
    @silentfox8 Před 2 lety +11

    the first little intro section gave me goosebumps, you absolutely kill it my dude

  • @bsullivan7
    @bsullivan7 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Nice Job. I see you have the same morning warm-up routine that I do. It really helps to loosen you up for the rest of the day's playing.

  • @loweffortskyblockmemes4158

    Sounds like a bass piano and I'm loving it

  • @harry2928
    @harry2928 Před 2 lety +9

    Dear Charles Berthoud, never heard of a [Schecter dUg Pinnick DP-12], but I'm an oLd music fan, not a musician. what a gorgeous-sounding instrument. Striking. Brilliant. Enjoy your talent as well. Thank you. Don't stop!

  • @marcusfinlayson7215
    @marcusfinlayson7215 Před 2 lety +31

    Ever since hearing Jeff Ament play this on 'Jeremy' I've always taken the 12 string bass seriously. Charles really showed us what it can do.

    • @jackburton5483
      @jackburton5483 Před 2 lety +1

      Yes! This guy makes Les Claypool look like a schoolboy, I love Primus btw.

    • @NealFosterHD
      @NealFosterHD Před 2 lety

      defo should of opened with Jeremy

  • @utubbabe1234
    @utubbabe1234 Před rokem +6

    this guy is sooooooo boss...I am married to a bass player and I am an OK guitarist .....I see this as next generation and very impressed

  • @pg1171
    @pg1171 Před 3 měsíci

    Dayum! With this base, you don't need anything else but drums! FANTASTIC!

  • @SlingandStoneVideos
    @SlingandStoneVideos Před 2 lety +5

    You've gotta be one of the beat bass players alive on earth today. That's pretty incredible

  • @TheRealMightyHokie
    @TheRealMightyHokie Před 2 lety +80

    I played guitar for about 20 years. So, while not a bass player, I can appreciate and understand what I'm seeing. And I'm not saying this lightly...
    ...you're the most amazing bass player I've ever seen in my life. From any genre, from any age. You are off the hook.

    • @Rmehki
      @Rmehki Před 2 lety +1

      Check out Victor Wooten

    • @Ibaneddie76
      @Ibaneddie76 Před 2 lety +1

      Straight up as a fellow guitarist I totally agree!

    • @daveprice5911
      @daveprice5911 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Rmehki you say that, charles has covered wooten and did it as well if not better

    • @timeno1763
      @timeno1763 Před 2 lety

      @@Rmehki
      And Tony Levin.

  • @carlcushmanhybels8159
    @carlcushmanhybels8159 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Yes!! Any recordings with 12 String Bass? The piece you just played would be good.

  • @theraven26780
    @theraven26780 Před 2 lety +17

    when you're so good you don't even need a band 💪💪👂👂

  • @shaunculleton9321
    @shaunculleton9321 Před 2 lety +23

    Wow tapping on this that thing must be difficult as hell. Even after watching your videos for so long and learning about more advanced bass stuff myself, you still manage to blow my mind!

    • @farouche8670
      @farouche8670 Před 2 lety +1

      and double thumb... he never fails to amaze us !

  • @peterschmidt5847
    @peterschmidt5847 Před rokem +5

    Super geil gespielt!

  • @pauldobiemusic
    @pauldobiemusic Před rokem +1

    Utterly astonishing!!! What a talent!!!!

  • @thomasmartinscott
    @thomasmartinscott Před 2 lety +5

    Starting at 1:13, it literally sounded like several instruments at once. Very cool!

    • @torydavis10
      @torydavis10 Před 2 lety

      (that's because it is...sshhhhhh....)

  • @iancohen3659
    @iancohen3659 Před 2 lety +17

    I'm a guitar player and this guy gives me like some insane amounts of inspiration and ideas love is playing its funky its fresh it is amazing

    • @HighlanderNorth1
      @HighlanderNorth1 Před 2 lety

      This is a "dUg" Pinnick signature bass. He's the singer and bass player for the band King's X. Every member of that 3 man band is very talented, so I'm assuming he too can play this bass well.

  • @ashemgold
    @ashemgold Před rokem

    Best I've ever heard and I've listened to more than seven bass videos. Thanks...