Homeskoolin' Volume 248, Tom Bukovac, "Sight Unseen"
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- Опубліковано 16 жов 2023
- Larry discusses many topics here...some perhaps a bit graphic in nature.
a LOT of new viewers have recently asked "where is the tip jar?" when they felt led to contribute something after 248 free guitar lessons
You can make PayPal donations to this address:
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AND...you can purchase a myriad of Homeskoolin' related merchandise..including several different T-shirts and some beautifully constructed coffee mugs for those afflicted with thin lips...
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AND....believe it or not....i have a new website people....an actual proper website.
thesessionman.com
You can see all kinds of weird old photos there, you can also purchase a download of the live concert i did last December if you like.
There are still a few more of the hand signed limited edition Uncle Larry prints that Ziggy O'Leary did left....if you wanna check one out go here:
www.ziggysartstudio.com
A lot of these very same new viewers don't seem to know that Uncle Larry made a couple records that they could potentially listen to...
one is an instrumental solo record called "Plexi Soul" that is available here:
tombukovac.bandcamp.com/album...
another is an instrumental collaboration with his dear friend Dean Deleo (originally from the Stone Temple Pilots organization) that is available here:
tripthewitch.bandcamp.com/alb...
Hey Tom, I've only played a couple of early Gibsons (55'-60'), and I was wondering what your experience has been as far as the difference in the P-90's of that era.
dude...general rule of thumb...if it was made by gibson, and it was built between 1935 and early 1965, there's about a 99 pct chance it's gonna be a killer instrument.
@@501chorusecho Thanks brother.
@501chorusecho ya can't agree more the only Gibson of that era ever owned was the one pickup P90 Les Paul junior SG body from around 62/63.
It was totally beat up and the neck and headstock repairs we're less than Pro so it never stayed in tune but my god did it sound amazing with that P90 and that wiring harness
I'm a firm believer that nearly every component of these vintage guitars contributes incrementally to the killer tone: tonewood (yes, don't argue); pickup magnets, wire and winding; harness wire; pots; capacitors etc. Modern Gibson and modern pickup winders can reverse engineer much of this stuff, but it is tough to fully match the tonal impact of old wood and aged electronics.
Uncle Larry, have you played the 1959 “Miss Swiss” at Carter’s? It looks incredible. ❤
Just got yesterday 1964 sg special... out of San Francisco area.. my first true love.. above all guitarS... love the ...stuff ya do.
Man! Thanks for your videos Larry! 🔥
glad to see a new video episode in progress
Another great video Tom .. thx.
You’re the best Tom! Thanks for another great lesson! Get well soon.
Love that intro and opening riff, man what a groove!!!
nothing boring about you tom. good to hear you today!
I love that you found your guitar. That has to feel awesome!D
Always a good day when we get a new lesson from Uncle Larry.
Thanks Tom !
Yo! The website is awesome, Uncle Larry. I signed up for the newsletter right away. Everything looks great.
This just keeps getting better! Oh man that intro was unbelievable.
Nobody but nobody grooves like Tom; love it ! 💪 🎸🤟
Great to hear that about your son, looking forward to what the future holds!
With all the insight, teaching, experience, gear talk and sheer fun I get from your channel, I still believe the greatest benefit is that these intros ALWAYS inspire me to pick up the guitar immediately. Not that I need more of an incentive (days are too short as is), but the itch is ridiculous after each and every one of your intros. Thanks, keep it up!
Hey Tom - first 3 minutes here are like a mini seminar in soloing genius! So many interesting ideas on this one - couldn’t pick up a guitar fast enough to try them out. Thanks 248 times over for generously sharing as you always do!
Love it!!
Tom, you are never boring. I appreciate the reminder on keep the wrist loose, or "soft" as we used to call in in hockey, to get more speed.
fantastic jam
Thanks again🎸
Thanks for the great picking lesson Tom.
This was not boring! Wrist twist, not up and down. I been playing gigs for 50 years and still tense up. But I gotta keep playing the best I can and I watch you because you inspire this old man to keep growing a little at every gig and rehearsal… thanks again… 😎
Glad you’re feeling better, Uncle Larry! That’s no fun. 💜🙏🍻
Uncle Larry, you are the coolest guy on the planet. Thank you for everything you do!
thank you bro
Son!! Holy fn rippin' riffs and licks. I've seen a lot of your vids. huge fan!
Hey Tom! I just discovered you about a month ago and dude, just THANKS! Over the past month you've launched me off of a plateau I've been stuck on for a few years really.
In reference to watching Marshall play - I remember trying to get Mason's First Rule of Thumb. I struggled with it, showed the boy what I was doing. He went into his room and came out about an hour later and played most of it. "It's not that difficult" he said. I was so fuckin proud.
Anyway -thanks brother. Can't tell you how happy I am to have found your channel.
Great advise Uncle Larry. Though i would know some of the questions to ask, really knowing what is important to ask is key...experience, experience, experience i suppose. And what a wonderful thing for you to watch your son really dig into gift and then nourished by his loving papa...now that is the coolest thing.
Uncle Larry’s psychic guitar upgrade channel. The next channel. Thanks for all you do. Ian.
"Tension is the death of speed" is brilliant and possibly t-shirt worthy! You're the absolute BEST Buk !!
Thanks for melting our faces off. Good grief, man! Sounding fantastic!
It's always great when you update us on your son Marshall's guitar venture, and Leo's keyboards....Bonding with your sons with music is tremendous and I was lucky to have a father who got me playing drums in his country band back in the early 80's when I was 17, playing honky tonks and dives....Great memories, however I much prefer playing guitar as once it gets under your skin, you can't let it go...ever...Keep up the great work Tom and please update us on your upcoming release with Guthrie....Thx.
This is EPIC!!
Re pickin' info - it's not boring, it's good info for all aspiring pluckers. Thanks, Uncle Larry!
Good to hear from ya today.
I was just on a flight. 62 year old woman next to me told me her husband's uncle gave him a guitar. What is it? 'It's a Martin. Are those good?" She texted him for more info. It is apparently a D28 'from the 30s'. I told her to contact Gruhn's and set up an appointment to have the guitar checked. When I told her what the price range on those instruments is, she was quite surprised. I told her to buy the guitar a seat when and if she makes the trek to Gruhn's!
i sold my 38 forward shifted bone for 155K a few months back....one of the most coveted instruments ever made
@@501chorusecho She had no idea about guitars. Good thing she sat next to me, I suppose. She may contact me for more guidance, as I gave her a flood of information. I said that Greg and his team were the best. I hope it works out for her.
And I didn’t really know all that much before you started Home Skoolin, Buk. You’ve opened my eyes and ears a bunch. It is one quality of true generosity, that it keeps on giving. Who knows the differences we can make in the lives of people?
Good man Tad, 100k is a life changing event for many. To share what you know…good vibes headed your way.
I loved your 000
❤so sorry you are not feeling well. You powered on for the music and thats why you are here today. WE ❤️ LoVE ❤️ YOU ❤️ Tom. Saw Reece in San Jose with Bonamassa. I sat next to Joes parents ❤️
Oddly the guy I first took guitar lessons from in Connecticut was an old guitar buddy of Duane Allman's named Jim Shepley, I think he is still up there playing someplace on the shoreline. This was back in the mid to late 70's when Southern Rock was King...so you can imagine I felt quite fortunate to be getting lessons from Jim.
Well, that raises the bar on tasty things from the kitchen. I think that SG is my favorite guitar (of yours). Amazing playing, Tom!
Love ya Larry
Well damn! Happy Tueday to you too Sir!
Awesome!
SG brings out the beast in Uncle Larry. Ferocious mansized bends.
Yeessss we love when rock n roll Larry comes out to play
Lovely tones off the top, Unc. I hope to add an SG Special to the stable some day. Ever since I found out what Pete played on Live At Leeds, I've wanted one.
Man! I love the tone of that SG Special!
The weather is amazing in Utah as well!@ cheers man
My son was the same way when he was young. I taught him Stones, Zepp, The Dead, Hendrix, Doors, Floyd, Free, Beatles, Areosmith, etc etc. He plays in a metal band now. Not my style of music, but it's cool. He still remembers those old tunes I showed him. He thinks he don't remember them, but when we start jamming it comes back to him. He has taught me some cool licks from their style of music.
Love the tone.....
Thanks, Tom. Been in the hospital since Sunday morning, and the ONLY thing that could have interrupted me watching this episode was the first food and water I've been able to ingest in 3 days. Chowed down my soup, ice cream, jello and apple juice, then right back to the show.
Been watching some old Homeskoolin' episodes while I've been laid up. Today's Homeskoolin' show couldn't have been more welcome. I hope you never get Diverticulitis, Tom.
Wishing you the best, with gratitude for all that you do.
Get well mate
Some very tasty bends sir! Is that going thru the baby Marshall? Such a great new amp. Very old skool sounding. Keep the videos coming man. It is such an inspiration. I'm 57 and been playing since I was 11, and every damn video has something that gives a spark to the imagination.
Man just got home from band, check the downer Israel news etc, pour a drink and turn on some Larry, right away my spirits are lifted.
Keep it up dude, you're adding to life's plus side.
That’s some damn good coffee .
Thanks Tom for this great morning brew
As always Tom. Thank you. I live for this shit.
Thank you bro
Never knew freebird original lick had g string tuned to b . Good to hear you play and tell some experienced stories . Great points too , like on your strumming with a loose wrist for speed . . .
Get Down Clevelander , Rock on .. in Nashville .
OH sheeeeeeit, it must be HOT JAM Tuesday!!!!! Killer opening jam!
You bring an original flavor to the vibration resulting from the plucking by the plectrum along with the flesh of the digits resulting in a intersting melody so, cool.
Tension is the death of speed......nice one Tom!
Hey Tom..just a note to say saw Hermanos Gutierrez at the Hardly Strictly Festival in Golden Gate Park. Huge crowd went wild as those guys just tore it up. I don’t know if it was the biggest crowd they ever played in front of but they were visibly moved by the audience response. Awesome!
Tom is getting close to 100k subs!
Tom Bukovac, Making the world have better guitar players, a few of us at a time
Hey Unc… I’m with ya on the “play before ya pay”..👍🏼
I'm 72 and played my first gig at 67. The playing is fun. It's all the loading, unloading, setting up, breaking down, loading, unloading, etc. that's the killer, especially when we bring the PA.
thats why you need roadies
@@501chorusecho Can't afford one. With all the lifting I do, I'd make better money working for Allied Van Lines. 😁
I turned my daughters bedroom into a jam studio. Drums, bass, PA, guitars etc etc.
Folks ask if we play out. Nope. We have nothing to move, and nobody to please but us and the wives at times…we have great fun.
@@annunacky4463 I have a nice music room with PA, edrums, keyboard, guitars, bass, amps, etc. But I gig a lot...it establishes my music pursuits as a legitimate business, though an unprofitable one. I report every penny I'm paid by the house or in the tip bucket and I also deduct expenses related to pursuing my burgeoning music career.
I've always thought that I play for free but I get paid to load in and out.
Good advice Uncle Larry...
Super stuff , savage , class, fierce the buzz ness
I have only bought one guitar online and it was from you Tom. I think it was when you had a store called secondhand gear, but it was definitely before you became such a presence on UA-cam. I remember I was so nervous because I had no idea who you were and it was a lot of money. I went online and found a recording of your voice, and then I called you, and when you answered the phone, it was the same voice, so I figured it was legit. Got the guitar and it was a great online buy.
Rocking dude ❤🤘🤘
Good stuff Tom
Yes! Yes! Nice!
You can use the stick from a sucker to elevate the strings just a little. Helped when I started playing slide until I got the hang of it. Doesn't change the sound too much.
Congrats to your Browns for beating SF!! That was one heck of an upset.
Hi Tom! Your videos are a real inspiration! You've spoken a lot about noise issues with P90's, like 60% of the time. Lately you seem to be much into P90's. Can you tell us how you work with the noise issue? Thanks!
Playing great Larry
Hey Uncle Lar, just catching up and maybe someone already answered this, but the screwdriver trick won't change the intonation at least of the strings to each other and definitely not to a degree that you're gonna notice playin slide. You're still suspending the strings pretty much along the same line like a nut does, but it becomes more 'relative' since that point is rounded and nut a precise point like a nut slot. It will raise the overall pitch since you're stretching the strings further, but you can just tune down a bit to compensate.
Unc thanks for the picking lesson. Heading to Nashville tomorrow for the weekend. Any suggestions on music spots.
Wow! Your opening rocker was spectacular Tom! And then you had the audacity to mention it's early morning when you recorded that?! More like a midnight set after 4 beers when the band is rockin'. You are a talented mo-fo!
YES!
No matter how many times I hear free bird, I still love the song.
Time by Pink Floyd and free bird have my favorite opening lyrics in all the rock n’ roll I have ever heard.
God damn this is good.
Freebird is a cool song . Great playing Tommy
Has anyone noticed the significant uptick of SG specials and Jr’s with P90s lately? Interesting. Really dug that opening piece! I remember as a youngster zeroing in on certain guitar parts- my father was absolutely no help in figuring them out. Glad you’re feeling better bro, thanks for today’s gem
Maybe because they were previously undervalued and everyone is looking for vintage gear that isn't monumentally expensive. God, I hope it gets around to POS Teisco guitars soon lol
@@kilgoretrout321 they were indeed an understated quiet secret for years, as was our dear Tommy. Tom could play a piece of treated lumber on his channel and there’d be a run at Lowe’s for treated lumber
Cool riff at 0:38! Love it!
So I got to get a new tee shirt: ULK Rocks! Uncle Larry's Kitchen Rocks. Is there any better way to start the day other than ULK? Somebody go write that song. Just can't express enough gratitude for this YTC!!
That SG is sounding like 🔥. I love P-90’s
Great advice. Hey Larry, you strike me as the kind of man who likes 'Bloody Well Right' by the Supertramp. Am I right..? Such an odd, strange song, but sooo good.
Hey Tom, with your love of vintage instruments I'm wondering if you've had a chance to play any of the Gruhn sinker mahogany Martins that are apparently made from very old wood that come from sunken logs in Belize; if you had any thoughts on those guitars at all. Love your channel!
Holy smokes! Fully committed Uncle. I want some of that brand of coffee
Uncle the solo Ryhs played in Riviera Paradise with SRV Live at Austin is the best keyboard solo. Epic.
god DAM that was hot man - thanks Tommy
🤯 awesome intro! Gettin an educated today 😄
Sight Unseen Fabulosity GREATNESS
Sure love that SG, brother!
I think when you're playing slide the slight movement of the nut really doesn't matter as much because you're putting the slide wherever it gets the note you want.
That intro was so like Alice Cooper meets Jimmy Page in a dark seedy alley and scores some Ludes ....just killer...and then that picking technique on those speed riffs totally no amp. amazing stuff man
Uncle Larry, your online guitar shopping dissertation reminded me of my early days of eBay guitar shopping. I once bought late 60’s SG that it took like 3 months for it to show up…I was tripping balls 👀
"Can you play that?"
No chance, that's why I subscribe. And the bonus is the great guitar face!
UNCLE LARRY BUKO FOR MAYOR. Show that SG who’s boss my man! 💪🏼 🔥
I get the highest single note speed and accuracy with forearm rotation adding more wrist action for strumming. Cheers Tom!
One more question about the speed you are getting with that loose wrist action... are your fingers gliding on the pickguard, or floating? By the way, this guitar sounds STELLAR! You are a blessed man Tom Bukovac!! Glad to see you feeling better! ♥
he also placed a piece of fretwire to raise the string height at the nut right in front of the nut before the first fret. homemade zerofret!