Bass ICON for a NEW Generation? The Charles Berthoud Interview (The SBL Podcast Ep. 140)

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Charles Berthoud’s YouTube channel is loaded with clips of him absolutely ripping. His virtuosic bass chops, epic bass battles and his penchant for killer bass gear has earned him more than 1,750,000 subscribers! Making him one of the most visible bass players to come from the social media generation.

In today’s video we sit down with Charles and dive deep into some of his favorite videos, his approach to Victor Wooten’s Classical Thump, and the hidden genius of Cliff Burton.

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Video Breakdown:

00:00 - Introduction
01:20 - Tapping Techniques
03:24 - Slapping Techniques
05:08 - Transitioning to Double Thumbing
07:04 - Demonstration of Double Thumbing
09:11 - Classical Thump Technique
10:16 - Mechanics of Double Thumbing
12:37 - Playing with a Pick
14:04 - The Influence of Classical and Jazz Music
15:06 - Parody and Comedy in Music
16:26 - Creating Content on YouTube
22:18 - Intonation on Fretless Bass
26:26 - Signature Bass with Schecter
32:49 - Versatility of the Signature Bass
37:37 - Overcoming Setbacks and Challenges
41:58 - Time and Effort in Creating YouTube Content
45:42 - Future Live Performances
48:38 - Supporting Charles Berthoud
49:35 - Influence and Inspiration
50:02 - Summary

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CREDITS

Videographer with Charles Berthoud: Kevin Greene

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