12-string BASS sounds MASSIVE

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  • @CharlesBerthoud
    @CharlesBerthoud  2 ปีที่แล้ว +489

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    • @buncharandomness7693
      @buncharandomness7693 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Totally dude that 12 string is KICKASS

    • @samdipatro3421
      @samdipatro3421 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      hi Charles, do you play the Chapman stick ?

    • @dahawk8574
      @dahawk8574 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Absolutely phenomenal bass solo!

    • @sat1241
      @sat1241 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @mcnasty
    @mcnasty ปีที่แล้ว +1259

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

    • @icey_doggo3691
      @icey_doggo3691 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      damn mcnasty what a welcome suprise, and yeah there would be no other match

    • @ATaleOfTwoSissies
      @ATaleOfTwoSissies ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Um excuse what are you doing here

    • @themundanesin3061
      @themundanesin3061 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      HOW’D YOU GET HERE?

    • @DARKNESS-ko8tl
      @DARKNESS-ko8tl ปีที่แล้ว +53

      In fairly certain Jeremy was recorded with a 12 stringer

    • @johanbertelsen8412
      @johanbertelsen8412 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      ​​@@DARKNESS-ko8tl it was. A Dean Rhapsody 12 string to be exact

  • @psychodelian
    @psychodelian ปีที่แล้ว +707

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

    • @j-5105
      @j-5105 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      True

    • @trippvogel1781
      @trippvogel1781 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Very true!

    • @ky.kernel9852
      @ky.kernel9852 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Word!

    • @sundowner5491
      @sundowner5491 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Fr

    • @merylymal6441
      @merylymal6441 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      The best music and musicians have never been heard until now and the future..things have and are changing.

  • @thecrazy1342
    @thecrazy1342 ปีที่แล้ว +478

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

    • @dragox1135
      @dragox1135 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      What about davies 50+ string bass

    • @alexandrebelair4360
      @alexandrebelair4360 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      @@dragox1135 Doesn't sound actually good.

    • @professorstokes6596
      @professorstokes6596 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Maybe add Bob Culbertson and his Chapman stick to the group too.

  • @user-cb7ms2qe2d
    @user-cb7ms2qe2d 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +53

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

    • @MrGoshka1
      @MrGoshka1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Музыка классная!

    • @evgenidementjev2324
      @evgenidementjev2324 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      На самом деле ни в одной группе такой бас не нужен

    • @MrGoshka1
      @MrGoshka1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @evgenidementjev2324
      @evgenidementjev2324 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @MrGoshka1
      @MrGoshka1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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.

  • @TheShnitzel
    @TheShnitzel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +218

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

    • @ekfagerland0247
      @ekfagerland0247 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes, please!

    • @JeremyWest210
      @JeremyWest210 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yeah especially this one it’s so good I need it in my playlist

    • @harybertmeia242
      @harybertmeia242 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I would really pay for it

  • @GregHillmy4re
    @GregHillmy4re 2 ปีที่แล้ว +199

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

    • @GregHillmy4re
      @GregHillmy4re ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@Ethan-yi8dk Thanks that was great.

    • @vladimirolujic6637
      @vladimirolujic6637 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Talent + 10000000000000000000 hours of practice

    • @likesrush
      @likesrush 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm on here trying to find the hour long video I watched yesterday but I guess I'm not familiar enough with TH-cam. 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.

  • @knastera
    @knastera ปีที่แล้ว +40

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

    • @Ravelle17
      @Ravelle17 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

  • @rafaelchavencolongo5711
    @rafaelchavencolongo5711 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +86

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

    • @Rasmustheforest
      @Rasmustheforest 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

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

    • @I.A_Khutso
      @I.A_Khutso 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @DodgeThatAttack
      @DodgeThatAttack 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @super_nova9999
    @super_nova9999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +349

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

    • @CharlesBerthoud
      @CharlesBerthoud  2 ปีที่แล้ว +221

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

    • @itsjustme8947
      @itsjustme8947 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@CharlesBerthoud Sure lmao

    • @theimacman
      @theimacman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @urielfranciscofloreslozano5149
      @urielfranciscofloreslozano5149 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@itsjustme8947 lol

  • @LingLingsDistantRelative
    @LingLingsDistantRelative 2 ปีที่แล้ว +278

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

    • @bentonchiez
      @bentonchiez 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @LardyMongusHunnter
      @LardyMongusHunnter 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Listen to pulling teeth (Anesthesia) for fuzz

    • @Hndsmstrngr1
      @Hndsmstrngr1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      more strings vibrating = more fuzz

  • @deanlawson6880
    @deanlawson6880 ปีที่แล้ว +32

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

    • @icin4d
      @icin4d ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @rocketpigrecords3719
      @rocketpigrecords3719 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Pearl Jam use one at the start of Jeremy

    • @anomymouse5043
      @anomymouse5043 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      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.

  • @russellcohen640
    @russellcohen640 2 ปีที่แล้ว +803

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

    • @conorjordan784
      @conorjordan784 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The lord of the low end

    • @thesunreport
      @thesunreport 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed. 🙂

    • @joshua2400
      @joshua2400 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jesus the good healer loves you my friends

    • @voornaam3191
      @voornaam3191 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why doesn't this comment AMAZE me?

    • @aaronbrooks7132
      @aaronbrooks7132 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Deep funk

  • @magnuslikestanks6044
    @magnuslikestanks6044 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

    • @c.m5043
      @c.m5043 ปีที่แล้ว

      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!!

  • @Doomzdayxx
    @Doomzdayxx 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

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

  • @watchbozotv9153
    @watchbozotv9153 2 ปีที่แล้ว +281

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

    • @TheCSJones
      @TheCSJones 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      That's basically what it is.

    • @jerrykinnin7941
      @jerrykinnin7941 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      They combined a twin neck into one neck. SOOO 😎

  • @stephen_lamonica_bass_covers
    @stephen_lamonica_bass_covers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +259

    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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @garyrasberryjr.552
      @garyrasberryjr.552 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @jeffffro7674
      @jeffffro7674 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Jesus adores you all :" )

    • @alphagt62
      @alphagt62 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @michaelpaulos420
    @michaelpaulos420 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    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

  • @LukeTalbot
    @LukeTalbot ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @downhillnut2273
      @downhillnut2273 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @nilsgerstenberger
    @nilsgerstenberger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @NealVan
    @NealVan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

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

    • @jowlorenz9555
      @jowlorenz9555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @rickc2102
      @rickc2102 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @NealVan
      @NealVan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @rimickulous
    @rimickulous ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @DerpwaldDuck
    @DerpwaldDuck ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @c.vanlalnghaka4984
    @c.vanlalnghaka4984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1724

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

  • @lettuce7378
    @lettuce7378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

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

    • @slipknot9733
      @slipknot9733 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @drconstantinmartiniuc4250
    @drconstantinmartiniuc4250 ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

  • @Duh6666666
    @Duh6666666 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @slithery9291
    @slithery9291 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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  2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Neither did I until I saw this one 🤣

    • @mykeday
      @mykeday 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@CharlesBerthoud what are they tuned to?

    • @kcnole
      @kcnole 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @rairai255
      @rairai255 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mykeday EeeAaaDdeGgg if he left it standard

    • @jonbongjovi1869
      @jonbongjovi1869 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @TY-js9lk
    @TY-js9lk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Tuning nightmare but it sounds beautiful

    • @mr.logicpants2835
      @mr.logicpants2835 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

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

  • @user-ek1du5xw9c
    @user-ek1du5xw9c 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Молодец! Басист виртуоз! И так чисто исполнил, а как классно звучит инструмент

  • @fanster0676
    @fanster0676 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +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.

  • @julesgemini9812
    @julesgemini9812 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +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

  • @artemismythos5112
    @artemismythos5112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +240

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

    • @CharlesBerthoud
      @CharlesBerthoud  2 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      Yeah it's pretty tough, especially tapping 😬

    • @buncharandomness7693
      @buncharandomness7693 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

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

    • @CharlesBerthoud
      @CharlesBerthoud  2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @philippinchenlove4414
      @philippinchenlove4414 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CharlesBerthoud i can imagine

  • @hi-five4960
    @hi-five4960 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 TH-cam 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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @hi-five4960
      @hi-five4960 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alexraye5860 hauhrgh?

    • @ChristianSandviknes
      @ChristianSandviknes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @robertshrewsbury2891
    @robertshrewsbury2891 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @ba3audiovisualartist66
    @ba3audiovisualartist66 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

  • @valemadreelusername
    @valemadreelusername 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

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

  • @jbacker1190
    @jbacker1190 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Let's have them join forces!

  • @utubbabe1234
    @utubbabe1234 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @ericm1373
    @ericm1373 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @brattyneet1571
    @brattyneet1571 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @typhoon37351
      @typhoon37351 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @BearTheGrudge
      @BearTheGrudge 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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?

  • @Walker-cw3ms
    @Walker-cw3ms 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Какой шикарный звук! Ну это наверное профессиональный басс для студийной работы. Замучаешься же его настраивать

  • @carlcushmanhybels8159
    @carlcushmanhybels8159 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @zebulonswearingen4607
    @zebulonswearingen4607 2 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @flatplaneoregon4605
      @flatplaneoregon4605 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @mrsleep0000
      @mrsleep0000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @paulbsteele67
      @paulbsteele67 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @notahotshot
      @notahotshot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @loweffortskyblockmemes4158
    @loweffortskyblockmemes4158 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sounds like a bass piano and I'm loving it

  • @mlbreel
    @mlbreel ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @foma42
    @foma42 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @theimacman
    @theimacman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Tom Petersson used one in Cheap Trick.

    • @ExtraDog
      @ExtraDog 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

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

    • @theimacman
      @theimacman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

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

    • @paultaylor6873
      @paultaylor6873 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What I always think of with 12 stringed bass

    • @mikemorrisonmusic
      @mikemorrisonmusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      No one plays like Charles, lol.

  • @user-hi9ob7kh4f
    @user-hi9ob7kh4f ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Необычно,интересное звучание,экспрессия! Мне понравилось!

    • @user-fz5il7uc5f
      @user-fz5il7uc5f 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      По сути - механика рояля, но в игре на басе вариантов атаки струн гораздо больше - слэп, перебор, таппинг, щипок и пр. А у рояля только сила удара молоточков.

  • @ksb12125
    @ksb12125 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Парень просто монстр!! Браво!!!!

  • @RBCulver
    @RBCulver 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

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

    • @StevenGraffius
      @StevenGraffius 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @janek144
      @janek144 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tonymason6686 yes, one of my absolute top

    • @shaunkhan9049
      @shaunkhan9049 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @dperk001
    @dperk001 ปีที่แล้ว +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 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

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

    • @alphathealphiliate
      @alphathealphiliate 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      *displates

  • @JB-tr6nu
    @JB-tr6nu ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Beautiful sound love it

  • @michaelmbass55
    @michaelmbass55 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Absolutely phenomenal.

  • @notv4sce
    @notv4sce 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

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

  • @KasbashPlays
    @KasbashPlays 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

  • @Laurgal5
    @Laurgal5 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @yevhenliubarskyi1841
    @yevhenliubarskyi1841 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing. Awesome. Beautiful.

  • @creepi3391
    @creepi3391 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ;) .

  • @stevenstanley8261
    @stevenstanley8261 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @100Peaks
      @100Peaks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @ToIsleOfView
    @ToIsleOfView 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @mariobastos8620
    @mariobastos8620 2 ปีที่แล้ว +73

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

  • @67bajaconv
    @67bajaconv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @67bajaconv
      @67bajaconv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @godfreymccammon4531
      @godfreymccammon4531 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @thefish8002
    @thefish8002 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @kstannard56
    @kstannard56 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are an inspiration; I found some of your work on TikTok and went to TH-cam. 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.

  • @TheUndeniableTruthChristJesus
    @TheUndeniableTruthChristJesus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    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!

  • @jackpepperpwb
    @jackpepperpwb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @pauldobiemusic
    @pauldobiemusic 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @joaquinrovner8138
    @joaquinrovner8138 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

  • @javvieh
    @javvieh ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      is*

    • @TimJackson-eq6iy
      @TimJackson-eq6iy 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @Zion6969
      @Zion6969 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +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.

  • @tcpUtube1
    @tcpUtube1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think the talent has something to do with the sound. Awesome.

  • @RicardoTorres-px4is
    @RicardoTorres-px4is 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @topcat43truffles15
    @topcat43truffles15 2 ปีที่แล้ว +77

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

  • @harry2928
    @harry2928 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @nite_and_day_music
    @nite_and_day_music ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @davidbyrhtnoth375
    @davidbyrhtnoth375 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @locknado5532
    @locknado5532 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome to the fold, brother

    • @thelastdragon3242
      @thelastdragon3242 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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"

  • @iamvangarnett
    @iamvangarnett 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Check out Victor Wooten

    • @Ibaneddie76
      @Ibaneddie76 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Straight up as a fellow guitarist I totally agree!

    • @daveprice5911
      @daveprice5911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @timeno1763
      @timeno1763 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Rmehki
      And Tony Levin.

  • @BassistheSpace-mi4wm
    @BassistheSpace-mi4wm 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @faithwaters6724
    @faithwaters6724 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm sorry for ever even looking at a bass. Rock on man!

  • @thomasmartinscott
    @thomasmartinscott 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @torydavis10
      @torydavis10 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @marcusfinlayson7215
    @marcusfinlayson7215 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @NealFosterHD
      @NealFosterHD 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      defo should of opened with Jeremy

  • @davidmiller6076
    @davidmiller6076 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @deletebilderberg
    @deletebilderberg 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You sir, have the FUNK.

  • @veryape5817
    @veryape5817 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    That's one of the coolest things I've ever seen involving a stringed instrument. Seriously good playing and sounded awesome!

  • @silentfox8
    @silentfox8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @drummerboy2521
    @drummerboy2521 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Dude this is AWSOME! Bassists are a drummers best friend

  • @peterschmidt5847
    @peterschmidt5847 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Super geil gespielt!

  • @LD-qj2te
    @LD-qj2te ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @theraven26780
    @theraven26780 ปีที่แล้ว +17

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

  • @Johnny67557
    @Johnny67557 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @thejuggernugget1277
    @thejuggernugget1277 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That intro though!!! Damn That's bad ass!!

  • @gregrosander3657
    @gregrosander3657 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @ResetPatrick
    @ResetPatrick 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dude, that opening destroyed my brain. I hope so hard you do more with that. Loved the entire thing, but that opening was heaven on earth!

  • @shihama1160
    @shihama1160 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    This man is the beethoven of bass

    • @LakeFX
      @LakeFX 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Bassthoven

    • @joemama1151
      @joemama1151 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      More like Mozart

  • @black_dragon-carpentry
    @black_dragon-carpentry หลายเดือนก่อน

    That's a hell of a sound ... Good job

  • @Trobtwillis
    @Trobtwillis 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was very wonderful.
    U r a brilliant musician.

  • @NoneOfyourBusiness468
    @NoneOfyourBusiness468 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Musicality on the same high level as technique. Incredible.

  • @nisiunavoce1264
    @nisiunavoce1264 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It's like playing a piano, without the piano, just the strings. Amazing!