CHARLES BERTHOUD
A British-born bass player who crossed the Atlantic to take up residence on the east coast of the USA, Charles Berthoud has enjoyed a rapid ascent to YouTube stardom thanks to the wit and skill he displays in his videos, over 200 of them so far. His range of playing techniques is astounding, including a very fast command of tap and slap, but those alone wouldn’t be enough to attract the large fanbase that has gathered to see him play.
What makes Berthoud stand out on the crowded playing-field of social media is that his movies are both funny and mesmerizing, whether he’s translating classical music to bass, performing high-speed picking stunts, or
