No Treble’s 2024 Reader Favorite Bassists: What Set Charles Berthoud Apart at #4

Charles Berthoud continues to shine as a favorite among No Treble readers, earning the #4 spot on our 2024 Reader Favorite Bassists list.

Known for his jaw-dropping videos, Charles captivates bassists worldwide with his innovative playing and creativity. This year, his spotlight moment came with a deeper look at his signature Schecter bass, released in late 2023, which garnered significant attention across the bass community.

Whether it’s reimagining iconic songs on fretless bass, tackling Victor Wooten’s most challenging solos, or stunning audiences with his live rock bass solo, Charles proves time and again why he’s one of the most exciting bassists on the scene today.

Here are some of the videos and stories that made Charles Berthoud a reader favorite this year:

Charles Berthoud Reveals What Makes His Signature Schecter Bass So Special, Explains What Features He Preferred

In an interview with Rick Beato, bass virtuoso Charles Berthoud reflected on his Schecter signature bass guitar and discussed some aspects he loves.

Charles Berthoud: Sound of Silence (on Fretless Bass)

Charles Berthoud grabbed a fretless bass (and acoustic guitar) for this hauntingly beautiful rendition of Simon and Garfunkel’s “Sound of Silence.”

Charles Berthoud: Victor Wooten’s Hardest Solo (Made Even Harder)

Charles Berthoud took Victor Wooten’s “Classical Thump” and added some twists of his own. Or as he said, taking Vic’s hardest solo, and making it harder.

Charles Berthoud: Live Rock Bass Solo

Charles Berthoud is going on tour with Bernth and Ola Englund. To give us a preview, he shared a live video he dubbed “Charles Berthoud STUNS Jazz Fans With ROCK Bass Solo.”

Charles Berthoud: “Under The Bridge” On Fretless Bass

I love when Charles Berthoud reimagines songs on the fretless bass. In this new video, he takes on the Red Hot Chili Peppers tune, “Under The Bridge.”

Charles Berthoud: If Sinatra Played Bass (“My Way”)

Charles Berthoud never ceases to amaze. In this video he titled “If Sinatra Played BASS,” Charles plays a masterful solo bass arrangement of “My Way.”