Ok, the guy has humor ...

[uwe]

... when most shredders and tappers don't, that makes it entertaining:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EI0OP7o8cM&list=RD5EI0OP7o8cM&start_radio=1&t=0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGNbkSCvGI4&list=RD5EI0OP7o8cM&index=6



I hear a lot of Stu Hamm in his playing, but he has undeniable chops.

I can't even tap a single note! 

[gearHed289]

Dude can play some arpeggios! Kids these days... In all seriousness, that's some impressive stuff.

[Pilgrim]

Wow. That's definitely playing at a higher level!

[4stringer77]

Credit is due to Berklee professor Jim Stinnett who I'm fairly sure guided Charles in the direction of becoming a bass phenom. Jim's son Grant shows a similar level of chops. Charles and Jim have a two handed tapping book available if you want to learn their techniques. Lots of other great resources for the practicing bassist as well.
http://stinnettmusicbookstore.com/stinnett_music_book_store/two_handed_tapping.html

[TBird1958]

Dinosaur........I am one 

[Basvarken]

Impressive it is.
But is it of any use in a band? I don't think so.

[Dave W]

Impressive it is.
But is it of any use in a band? I don't think so.

I don't think so either.

The guy can play, no doubt about that, but it won't get people dancing.

[uwe]

All true, he's more a solo pianist using a bass to express himself than a bassist in a band role.

[BTL]

Slap like for an EPIC BASS BATTLE!!!

[uwe]

  These guys should form a stand-up comedian AND bass tapping/slapping duo. Not really bass playing, but good fun. What the Harlem Globetrotters are to basketball.

Borat would say:  Percussive learnings to make benefit for great nation of Basszadan!

[Dave W]

I posted a link to this SNL sketch a few years back, some of you couldn't see it. Hope this newer link will work.

Bass-Off

[4stringer77]

That SNL sketch hits a little too close to home. You could be a 10th degree black belt of solo bass playing and the average person is not picking up on a fraction of what you're doing. Explains why Brian Bromberg isn't more popular.
Turns out Jack Black is a fan of Charles. Here's how Charles expressed his grattitude.

[uwe]

The guy is an absolute riot! 

And ample proof that you guys should have never discarded British rule. 

[uwe]