I spent a bunch of money on some Jack Nicholas golf clubs years ago and was quite pissed that even with those clubs, I still couldn't break 100. Ya gotta learn to play.
Tom Bukovac is a musician who has so thoroughly assimilated all his myriad influences that he has created a style that his uniquely his own. We Homeskoolers are blessed to be recipients of this massive talent broadcast into our lives for free. I am grateful.Thx Tom 🙏 for sharing the music and the life commentary .
@@501chorusecho that’s extremely obvious! One of the premier players in the world. I wish you would give yourself a little more credit in the lead guitar department. I could listen to play guitar solos all day and night long always incredibly exciting and tasteful.
If people are lonely at Christmas, there are lots of places, shelters, food banks, etc., old people who would appreciate your help, and make your Christmas possibly more meaningful, uplifting, and joyful than any other. Old people are so interesting, with their stories to tell. Bits of history otherwise lost, which could entertain you and be carried on by you. Long term homes are full of criminally lonely folks who have outlived their friends and have been forgotten by family. A visit from a stranger is worth more than gold to them.
I love talking to old people The stories are the best! Some people went through so much more shit than you or i. I'm lucky to work at nursing homes sometimes as an HVAC tech other guys don't like to go there but i always take those calls. I meet the most interesting folks
Thanks Larry about the gear comments over the time I’ve been watching. As a 50 year old beginner,with more money then smarts. You have saved me a shit load of money on gear. Great video as always!
On some lonely evenings, when you think that somehow everything no longer makes sense, then I know that there is something next to me that is always worth reaching for. I'll grab my Strat and everything will be fine somehow. Thanks Tom for the time and motivation
Thanks for the words of advice to the young guitar players out there. I can remember those years in my 20’s when I dreaded Christmas time because it depressed me so much. Now I have grand kids and life is good.
As someone who uses a Quad Cortex for nearly everything, I will say that most of us common folk are not falling for the BS that our modelers are 'just as good' as the real deal gear. Obviously vintage amps/guitars are a whole different experience. But most of us also can't afford any of the real stuff, so the modelers/plugins/whatever just get you in the ball park for certain situations. I play with in-ears in all of the gigs I've had in the last 5-7 years and haven't used a real tube amp in that long outside of my house. Obviously without in-ears, tube amps are still the best tool for the job. But once you isolate it offstage or in another room and have to play with in-ears it's a whole different game. Again, just the experience of your local average joe. Love these types of videos!
the weight difference alone is what has me rethinking things sometimes...Running real amps is always gonna feel and sound best. But the idea of a Guitar in a gigbag and a small backpack, and cabbing it home at the end of the night vs. driving, finding parking, unloading, reloading, then driving back home tired and unloading gear back into the house... is becoming more and more attractive haha
Some players and their UA-cam channels can really annoy the shit out of me, but dude I could listen to you talk all evening after work. Good shit. No pretense, and funny as hell. Appreciate what ya do.
As a 76 year old guy and a player of some 65 plus years I can assure you that guitar playing readily adapts to one’s strengths and frailties. That in turn leads to new ideas and areas to pursue. Thankfully I’ve found it’s endless as is the love of playing.
That has some steely Dan type qualities Tom can play that I enjoy listening to all his styles this kind of jazz fusion one is great and is playing style can fit in with any style music always fun to listen to his videos thank you Tom
Here here! As a 60+ year old guy, i discovered a while back that all that matters is making and enjoying my playing time. I don’t need nor would I really know what to do with a Dumble - I leave that to Uncle Larry et al - but that’s me. Thanks Tom. All the best for the season to the rest of home schoolers D
Uncle Larry Tons of tone in your fingers.. I am so grateful Tom Bukovac .. I bet your clients get stuff they don’t even know they need on their songs. 😎
Love the jeff beckism. I bought my ten year old daughter a used gibson sg with p90s for christmas. No more teddy bears. I came here to check and the inspiration for the purchase is coming through the headphones and screen! Love it!
Thank you for also hitting the right notes on the gear topic, Larry. I'm 50 now and I came to the conclusion that my gear is actually exceeding my abilities for a few years now. The older I get the more I put focus and effort into my playing instead of lustering about the next nice thing. And it's been nothing but rewarding. If gear starts to matter again, it will be for the right reasons. Like you said, it's about self honesty. I love and respect that you get to the bottom of things and I suspect that's also the condition that makes you this bad ass guitar player and authentic person you are. Right on Larry.
Dear Uncle Larry, I just want to say thank you for your videos and your music of course. It took me a while to get a bigger picture of you when you‘ve started Homeskooling back in 2020 or so. Meanwhile I can say from the bottom of my heart that I really like you (or at least what you are showing to all of us) particularly the more sensitive and vulnerable side of you and the inner child which comes out pretty quick when hanging with your friends at Gruhn‘s or in a studio. You’re bringing so much valuable input to my life and I’m sure to many others as well. Keep on doing whatever you want to do and share what you want to share. Thank you very much, Tom
Touché. I was fortunate enough to buy the 90's something Gretsch from Tom. Got to hang out for a bit and watch him make it sound better than I ever will. Really Kool. Just a Homeskoolin noodler that gets to enjoy the great content and try to learn something from one of the Best.
I often think that if Tom had been sessioneering in the 70s, we would surely be seeing his name in the liner notes of Steely Dan albums...I dig that idea, and would love to hear it. Thank you for the skoolin' boss!
I am the same age as you and when I was younger, I had tube amps and solid-state amps through my life, and I always liked the tube amps more tone wise but until I started building/designing tube guitar amps I didn't realize just how much. The difference is a deep wide gulf to me. I get that Joe Blow the guy who has been playing guitar for 4 years and everyday people can't tell but there is a feeling you get when you have a basic good quality vintage tube amp and you have it cranked to it's sweet spot. No better feeling in the world!
Sometimes I listen audio only to Uncle Larry’s videos while on a walk. Really focuses my attention in a different way. Playing is so damn good that it sounds like a record every time, iPhone mic and all. Best tone on the interwebs.
❤Dr Bukovak, Uncle Larry, Little Tommy, Preacher Tom, Father Buk, & Rabbi Bukaberg. By way of Ohio, now in beautiful Nashville. You have unwillingly become my Rabbi, Priest, and guitar teacher. I love it. Keep doing what you do. We need you 😎
A huge heartfelt thank you Uncle Larry. I was fortunate enough to have found homeskoolin when there were only forty some odd episodes. I immediately watched the ones I had missed and have not missed one since. Cudos to little Tommy from a “long time listener, first time caller… … I’ll hang up and listen.
Sincerity . What a great virtue. I'm feeling proud and respectful for what you sharing with us Tom through notes, words and spaces. I believe that the expression of sincerity that comes from love making someone a virtuoso. Needs a hard work of course, but after all you are really happy Greetings and blessings from Greece - Billy
Yessir, always a disgustingly killer level of playing, Thanks Uncle Larry, I'm glad you share your gift and talent with us all, very inspiring, to be so good and yet down to earth, I pray your channel grows exponentially. I enjoyed watching the Packers win. I'm long done with the Christmas stuff. At 70, 3rd marriage, 6 kids , oldest is 50, youngest is 33, I used to get stuff for them all back when I worked, even the 11 grandkids, they're mostly grown up now too. At this point , thankful to be alive after a couple surgeries, cervical spine, and then major stomach surgery in 2023. I was so ill, I couldn't even play to one 4 minute track. Thank God for surgeons that know what they're doing. Merry Christmas to you and your family Tom, rock on
I love all the vintage guitar's, plus you put them through the paces like they should be, and we finally get to hear what these relics can really do, valuable when looking for guitars our self, thanks as always for another great episode.
Hi everyone. Just searched for More Fool Me episode and had not realised it was Episode 5! He had many of us hooked so fast... Nearly 5 years of Uncle Larry bringing joy and laughter. Every new Homeskooler is a lucky lucky person. A million thanks to our Headteacher
Someone once asked me, "How do I find a holy grail guitar?" I said, "Just three things matter: Get a good guitar. Play it. Revolutionize popular music."
Hey again everyone and Uncle Larry, I just wanted to say at my age, 59, I noticed after a gig or rehearsals my left hand especially seizes up bad. The first time it happened I was driving it scared the hell out of me. My fingers were locked in a bent position, I had to force them apart and message my hand till it finally eased up. Exercise your hands before playing guys big time, especially if your older like myself. Tom Ives thinking those stretches you do while playing those amazing chords probably help you in some way. Anyway, Happy Holidays everyone 👍✌🎸
Just watched "Hands On The Wheel" from Willie's birthday party, what a beautiful song and so very well done by all. And you sir clean up well. Peace to you and yours brother.
Had a good Christmas party at my drummers house..... played and sang Christmas carols with cowboy chords. Threw in Santana stuff just to mix it up. Laughed all night... happy holidays to you all.
Spot on Tom, we only have enough time in this life to become really good at a couple things. I myself am a jack of all trades and master of none. There's definitely trade offs. I'm always amazed when people actually focus and hone their everything into something. That's when we all witness greatness. Just my thinking in the moment. Cheers everyone!!! Great episode as always Tom
I know, right? Endlessly creative. Don’t know how he comes up with them. Anyone that clever with words is capable of, more than capable of, songwriting.
Such a fan of Benmont. I’ve been fortunate to watch him play with Sarah and Sean Watkins at their “Family Hour” show at the Largo in LA for the last 15 years. Incredible touch and range. His solo towards the end of Petty’s “It’s Good To Be King” off Wildflowers takes me on a journey every time. Hope y’all get more chances to play together.
LOL this thing made in Vietnam out of cell phone parts!!!!!!!! That's another Larryism I'm keeping. I'm so embarrassed, I bought a Fender Mustang, A Marshall Code, and one other modeler I've already forgotten about. I swear Tom, I spent hundreds of hours trying to dial them in looking for this or that. Have a great day and week brother. Thanks for starting my week off with another great upload.
Saw your Willie performance 2 days ago, it doesn't get a heck of lot bigger than that; enjoyed how pro you all were; keep giving it heaps Tom. Cheers, Ross
Man my dad and I watched Miracle on 34th street every year growing up and I still watch it every year the original black and white version. I have seen the other version but still prefer the original... the videos are all great as a guy who plays for fun and used to be a live sound and studio engineer I enjoy all the playing and things you put up.. got the in stereo "album" on my ipod and enjoy the playing you guys are monsters.. thanks for sharing these...
This episode's gear sermon took me back to the 80's when I was just learning electric guitar . Budget gear was pretty bad back then . Now great instruments and great solid state amps can be had for very affordable prices . These are great times for student musicians .
Hey Tom, as far as newer digital amps, I had a VOX 212 digital amp, the size of an ac30 . I had no illusions about the actual sounds it claimed I had within that one amp. For anyone wondering, I did however love the tone I was able to dial in , and I never used any other settings. It was a great amp, but it wasn't a 69 plexi or a 50's tweed. A couple of the effects were cool, it had a pretty good delay which I did use. Anyway that's my experience with any kind of modern day digital amp.✌👍🎸
I always appreciate when Uncle Larry suggests that others might try opening their hoods, have a look at what's underneath, and be real with themselves -- that he is also willing to open his.
On the beginner guy wanting to learn Guitar. I’m of the belief that you need decent gear to succeed. I was luck that when my oldest Son started playing I already had great amps and guitars laying around. If I had to go out a purchase them today, not knowing anything. Yes I would fall for the sells crap. Just on the price alone. Hell a Champ is $900 ! By the way I gave him a Peavey T60 and a Marshall JMC 50 watt combo amp that I bought in the early 80’s and said go for it lol It worked Love your channel Uncle Larry and hope to shake all howdy some day
Thanks for validating my fondness for my solid state Boss Nextone amp which sounds fine, doesn't weigh 60 lbs., takes pedals, and is all I need for what I do (which is having fun).
Lake County is calling…we want you up here soon….grab some big-‘ol steaks from Rudy’s….. Your playing never ceases to amaze! Merry Christmas! Happy New Year
Tom, unrelated from your post here but....I bought the Music City tele bridge and had it put on a Mexican Player I have. It's a TOTALLY different guitar now. WHAT A PRODUCT!!!!
Larry I'm on my Squier Classic Vibes Tele Rn. I smile when I play it. Besides it being heavy as a small car, I'll never know the differences between it and a great guitar. I especially can't tell the tone differences! And I know its because I'm not good enough, or care enough. That's fine. The feel on this thing is fine enough for me and it stays in tune, enough. Love ya Unc. You're the man
Hey Tom , your wisdom runs deep my friend. My step bro was a modeling guy and would always break my balls “ you spent how much on one amp? I just bought 100 amps for $99.99”. Now 10 years have past ,he’s got 3 great old tubes amps and has never sounded better. It just took him a little longer to get there.
Brother Tom!!!! Nice Mike Campbell SG!!!! LOL,your fingers are faster than Lightning!!! I would love to see a showdown between you and EJ! Or better yet,would love to see you play at the Grove in California! You are one bad ass!!!!
We called it “poke” in high school. lol! But seriously…yesterday I played my old Squier Lead I (MiJ) thru a 1982 Peavey Studio Pro using a Zoom Fender DLX REV model….a $400 rig. I was happy.
Sweet Tom, let’s bring you, Jedd and Guthrie home to Cleveland for a show. I can set it up for you. There is so much exciting we could do for it. The classmates would love to see where it all began for you. Love ya bro. Randy from Willowick
How about a beach party at Headlands in the summer as well?!! It would be so fun for his boys to see..our beautiful Great Lake and all of you classmates!
Great, you just ruined my whole holiday season! Now I have to be good enough to worry about all the equipment I asked for for Christmas or should we say ordered for Christmas!!! 😊
Love the end rant in this video. I've found some emulations are close but they tend to be on pieces of gear that sound kinda clean. The Distressor plugins I've used are fairly close, but a lot of the amp plugins I've compared to the physical thing aren't really in the ball park. Not sure if its because Distressors are so clean that you only have to mimic the compression happening. Haven't found a plugin replacement for a Vox / Matchless.
Ever try any old Trayors Uncle Larry? Here in N.B. Canada, they pop up from time to time. Got two from the original owners within the last couple years.
Watch the Beck Hansen video of him singing Hands on the Wheel…. both of you fellas were amazing… Beck turn to you a couple of times with a look of like… Dang Uncle Larry….!!! Just beautiful… gunna be one of my favorites..
My 13 year old grandson was taking a stab at learning how to play. His parents bought him a Squire Strat for Christmas. It was the cheapest one you could buy. A couple months later I asked him how it was going with his guitar playing. He told me he thought there was something wrong with the guitar - so I told him to bring it over the next time he visited and I would have a look at it. He brought it over and I tuned it up then ripped off a couple of my best "Guitar Center" blues riffs and his jaw dropped to the floor. "I NEVER KNEW MY GUITAR COULD SOUND LIKE THAT!" Yep - all it takes is about 30 years of practice.
I’m a 73 year old beginner with a Gretsch single cut Electromatic and a Fender Champion 40 that I run some nice pedals through. To me, and for me, this little rig gives me sounds that I really like hearing. It’s kind of a great comfort to know that to sound better, I just need to buckle down and play. No need to chase gear, just need to chase technique.
Mornin’ Larry. I can relate! I’m an intermediate level player who is just starting to play with others and hoping to play live soon. I’ve been so obsessed with gear. Buying, selling and trading became my hobby… not playing the guitar. It’s been hard to give that up but also refreshing. I now have a tele, a Strat and a tube amp. Coupe of pedals. I’m done trying to sound like SRV or Gilmore because that sure as shit ain’t happening any time soon 😂 I’m now just trying to be me and I’ve been able to focus on playing and learning more now that gear is no longer the drive. Anyways, I appreciate you and your channel. Party on Wayne!
I spent a bunch of money on some Jack Nicholas golf clubs years ago and was quite pissed that even with those clubs, I still couldn't break 100. Ya gotta learn to play.
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@@jeffgardner288 😂😂😂😂😂
Tom Bukovac is a musician who has so thoroughly assimilated all his myriad influences that he has created a style that his uniquely his own. We Homeskoolers are blessed to be recipients of this massive talent broadcast into our lives for free. I am grateful.Thx Tom 🙏 for sharing the music and the life commentary .
Thank you brother , I’m trying like hell
@@stratmagic6893 well done 👍
@@501chorusecho that’s extremely obvious! One of the premier players in the world. I wish you would give yourself a little more credit in the lead guitar department. I could listen to play guitar solos all day and night long always incredibly exciting and tasteful.
@@vpovince1001there is enough people on UA-cam showing off on lead guitar. This is a music channel
Very erudite.
If people are lonely at Christmas, there are lots of places, shelters, food banks, etc., old people who would appreciate your help, and make your Christmas possibly more meaningful, uplifting, and joyful than any other. Old people are so interesting, with their stories to tell. Bits of history otherwise lost, which could entertain you and be carried on by you. Long term homes are full of criminally lonely folks who have outlived their friends and have been forgotten by family. A visit from a stranger is worth more than gold to them.
I love talking to old people The stories are the best! Some people went through so much more shit than you or i. I'm lucky to work at nursing homes sometimes as an HVAC tech other guys don't like to go there but i always take those calls. I meet the most interesting folks
Thanks Larry about the gear comments over the time I’ve been watching. As a 50 year old beginner,with more money then smarts. You have saved me a shit load of money on gear. Great video as always!
Really enjoying the constant output lately, Larry. Cheers, bud. And happy holidays
That is so awesome to hear you are such a fan of Beck. Really made my day to hear that.
On some lonely evenings, when you think that somehow everything no longer makes sense, then I know that there is something next to me that is always worth reaching for. I'll grab my Strat and everything will be fine somehow. Thanks Tom for the time and motivation
Thanks for the words of advice to the young guitar players out there. I can remember those years in my 20’s when I dreaded Christmas time because it depressed me so much. Now I have grand kids and life is good.
As someone who uses a Quad Cortex for nearly everything, I will say that most of us common folk are not falling for the BS that our modelers are 'just as good' as the real deal gear. Obviously vintage amps/guitars are a whole different experience. But most of us also can't afford any of the real stuff, so the modelers/plugins/whatever just get you in the ball park for certain situations. I play with in-ears in all of the gigs I've had in the last 5-7 years and haven't used a real tube amp in that long outside of my house. Obviously without in-ears, tube amps are still the best tool for the job. But once you isolate it offstage or in another room and have to play with in-ears it's a whole different game. Again, just the experience of your local average joe. Love these types of videos!
the weight difference alone is what has me rethinking things sometimes...Running real amps is always gonna feel and sound best. But the idea of a Guitar in a gigbag and a small backpack, and cabbing it home at the end of the night vs. driving, finding parking, unloading, reloading, then driving back home tired and unloading gear back into the house... is becoming more and more attractive haha
Was laughing my ass off at the "impersonate Uncle Larry" videos. Great stuff! 😂
Love it when Uncle Larry drops in for morning coffee. Merry Christmas
Some players and their UA-cam channels can really annoy the shit out of me, but dude I could listen to you talk all evening after work. Good shit. No pretense, and funny as hell. Appreciate what ya do.
Right on my man thanks for the kind words
Your intro was beautiful and inspiring..! Thanks.!
As a 76 year old guy and a player of some 65 plus years I can assure you that guitar playing readily adapts to one’s strengths and frailties. That in turn leads to new ideas and areas to pursue. Thankfully I’ve found it’s endless as is the love of playing.
That has some steely Dan type qualities Tom can play that I enjoy listening to all his styles this kind of jazz fusion one is great and is playing style can fit in with any style music always fun to listen to his videos thank you Tom
Here here! As a 60+ year old guy, i discovered a while back that all that matters is making and enjoying my playing time. I don’t need nor would I really know what to do with a Dumble - I leave that to Uncle Larry et al - but that’s me. Thanks Tom. All the best for the season to the rest of home schoolers D
Uncle Larry
Tons of tone in your fingers.. I am so grateful Tom Bukovac .. I bet your clients get stuff they don’t even know they need on their songs. 😎
Anyone who doesn't read these description box's are missing pure gold! (and as always, great content too!) Thank you Tom!
Love the jeff beckism. I bought my ten year old daughter a used gibson sg with p90s for christmas. No more teddy bears.
I came here to check and the inspiration for the purchase is coming through the headphones and screen! Love it!
Thank you for also hitting the right notes on the gear topic, Larry. I'm 50 now and I came to the conclusion that my gear is actually exceeding my abilities for a few years now. The older I get the more I put focus and effort into my playing instead of lustering about the next nice thing. And it's been nothing but rewarding. If gear starts to matter again, it will be for the right reasons.
Like you said, it's about self honesty. I love and respect that you get to the bottom of things and I suspect that's also the condition that makes you this bad ass guitar player and authentic person you are.
Right on Larry.
Dear Uncle Larry,
I just want to say thank you for your videos and your music of course.
It took me a while to get a bigger picture of you when you‘ve started Homeskooling back in 2020 or so.
Meanwhile I can say from the bottom of my heart that I really like you (or at least what you are showing to all of us)
particularly the more sensitive and vulnerable side of you and the inner child which comes out pretty quick when hanging with your friends at Gruhn‘s or in a studio. You’re bringing so much valuable input to my life and I’m sure to many others as well.
Keep on doing whatever you want to do and share what you want to share. Thank you very much, Tom
Touché. I was fortunate enough to buy the 90's something Gretsch from Tom. Got to hang out for a bit and watch him make it sound better than I ever will. Really Kool. Just a Homeskoolin noodler that gets to enjoy the great content and try to learn something from one of the Best.
Sippin' coffee, watchin' that good ol' rosewood massage. This is how a good Monday starts. Thanks man!
As a man who’s lived in Detroit with a shady woman in a rented ghetto apartment, I approve this message.
I was wondering where that nice SG Special went. Glad to hear it again. Love the way you leave enough space to make everything stand out and sink in.
I often think that if Tom had been sessioneering in the 70s, we would surely be seeing his name in the liner notes of Steely Dan albums...I dig that idea, and would love to hear it. Thank you for the skoolin' boss!
Great concert Uncle Larry. Enjoyed every minute. Great Job!
I am the same age as you and when I was younger, I had tube amps and solid-state amps through my life, and I always liked the tube amps more tone wise but until I started building/designing tube guitar amps I didn't realize just how much. The difference is a deep wide gulf to me. I get that Joe Blow the guy who has been playing guitar for 4 years and everyday people can't tell but there is a feeling you get when you have a basic good quality vintage tube amp and you have it cranked to it's sweet spot. No better feeling in the world!
Your 'noodling' has touches of Steely Dan. Beautiful way to wake up!!
I heard a Denny Diaz lick from his solo on green earrings on the B section👍
Grateful that you shared a part of your morning. Sharing time with others and digging it is what it’s all about.
Thanks for doin all these vids uncle Larry and please keep it up, I am here for the long haul. Your vids motivate me to play like nothing else.
Sometimes I listen audio only to Uncle Larry’s videos while on a walk. Really focuses my attention in a different way. Playing is so damn good that it sounds like a record every time, iPhone mic and all. Best tone on the interwebs.
Man I do the same thing when I’m walking the pup!
Just looking at my guitars in the morning makes me happy! 😊
❤Dr Bukovak, Uncle Larry, Little Tommy, Preacher Tom, Father Buk, & Rabbi Bukaberg. By way of Ohio, now in beautiful Nashville. You have unwillingly become my Rabbi, Priest, and guitar teacher. I love it. Keep doing what you do. We need you 😎
😂youre f*cked up Tom! Way too good. Your touch and phrasing is impeccable. Bravo
A huge heartfelt thank you Uncle Larry. I was fortunate enough to have found homeskoolin when there were only forty some odd episodes. I immediately watched the ones I had missed and have not missed one since.
Cudos to little Tommy from a “long time listener, first time caller…
… I’ll hang up and listen.
Sincerity . What a great virtue. I'm feeling proud and respectful for what you sharing with us Tom through notes, words and spaces. I believe that the expression of sincerity that comes from love making someone a virtuoso. Needs a hard work of course, but after all you are really happy
Greetings and blessings from Greece - Billy
Best gear advice ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ever!!!!! That’s life advice!!! Wisdom and beyond!!
BTW, Tom, that Avon Care Silicon Glove stuff works great. I like that it dries fast when applying it.
Good shit
The best advice I've heard about amps on UA-cam ever. Amen brother.
Yessir, always a disgustingly killer level of playing, Thanks Uncle Larry, I'm glad you share your gift and talent with us all, very inspiring, to be so good and yet down to earth, I pray your channel grows exponentially. I enjoyed watching the Packers win. I'm long done with the Christmas stuff. At 70, 3rd marriage, 6 kids , oldest is 50, youngest is 33, I used to get stuff for them all back when I worked, even the 11 grandkids, they're mostly grown up now too. At this point , thankful to be alive after a couple surgeries, cervical spine, and then major stomach surgery in 2023. I was so ill, I couldn't even play to one 4 minute track. Thank God for surgeons that know what they're doing. Merry Christmas to you and your family Tom, rock on
That jam was cool af. 4:35 got me 😂 beyond the fretboard, everything is everything. Thanks Uncle Larry
I love all the vintage guitar's, plus you put them through the paces like they should be,
and we finally get to hear what these relics can really do, valuable when looking for guitars our self, thanks as always for another great episode.
I always love it when you bust out some P-90s, Unc. Great tones. Loved the vibe of this intro piece.
hey tom i picked up a 1967 sg and absolutley love it!!! your the man keep it up!!!
Hi everyone. Just searched for More Fool Me episode and had not realised it was Episode 5! He had many of us hooked so fast... Nearly 5 years of Uncle Larry bringing joy and laughter. Every new Homeskooler is a lucky lucky person. A million thanks to our Headteacher
thank you brother
Someone once asked me, "How do I find a holy grail guitar?" I said,
"Just three things matter: Get a good guitar. Play it. Revolutionize popular music."
Uncle Larry. My man. Your videos make my day. Have a wonderful holiday season.
Hey again everyone and Uncle Larry, I just wanted to say at my age, 59, I noticed after a gig or rehearsals my left hand especially seizes up bad. The first time it happened I was driving it scared the hell out of me. My fingers were locked in a bent position, I had to force them apart and message my hand till it finally eased up. Exercise your hands before playing guys big time, especially if your older like myself. Tom Ives thinking those stretches you do while playing those amazing chords probably help you in some way. Anyway, Happy Holidays everyone 👍✌🎸
Beck - yes! That whole show was something. Well done, Unc!
Just watched "Hands On The Wheel" from Willie's birthday party, what a beautiful song and so very well done by all. And you sir clean up well. Peace to you and yours brother.
Pure gold!!!
Had a good Christmas party at my drummers house..... played and sang Christmas carols with cowboy chords. Threw in Santana stuff just to mix it up. Laughed all night... happy holidays to you all.
Spot on Tom, we only have enough time in this life to become really good at a couple things. I myself am a jack of all trades and master of none. There's definitely trade offs. I'm always amazed when people actually focus and hone their everything into something. That's when we all witness greatness. Just my thinking in the moment. Cheers everyone!!! Great episode as always Tom
Best advise given Larry.... You could not be more right.
The live at Leeds SG....man I love it, and the way you drive it.
I hope everyone reads your video descriptions. So good!
I know, right? Endlessly creative. Don’t know how he comes up with them. Anyone that clever with words is capable of, more than capable of, songwriting.
Such a fan of Benmont. I’ve been fortunate to watch him play with Sarah and Sean Watkins at their “Family Hour” show at the Largo in LA for the last 15 years. Incredible touch and range. His solo towards the end of Petty’s “It’s Good To Be King” off Wildflowers takes me on a journey every time. Hope y’all get more chances to play together.
That whole intro piece absolutely slayed. Dean Parks needs his socks back.
LOL this thing made in Vietnam out of cell phone parts!!!!!!!! That's another Larryism I'm keeping. I'm so embarrassed, I bought a Fender Mustang, A Marshall Code, and one other modeler I've already forgotten about. I swear Tom, I spent hundreds of hours trying to dial them in looking for this or that. Have a great day and week brother. Thanks for starting my week off with another great upload.
Love the rants Tom, That was great advice for young players.🎸
We don’t know what we don’t know… You’re the best Tom! Happy holidays!
Saw your Willie performance 2 days ago, it doesn't get a heck of lot bigger than that; enjoyed how pro you all were; keep giving it heaps Tom.
Cheers, Ross
I wish I had access to this advice when I was a kid... Its late for me... but for the kids... take this stuff to heart. Thanks Tom! 😎👍
Uncle Larry and Jd Simo playing together would be a dream come true
Always with the super cool chords!
Just going to bed while on a trip to Japan, but finally managed to catch a Home Skoolin’ video early!
Man my dad and I watched Miracle on 34th street every year growing up and I still watch it every year the original black and white version. I have seen the other version but still prefer the original... the videos are all great as a guy who plays for fun and used to be a live sound and studio engineer I enjoy all the playing and things you put up.. got the in stereo "album" on my ipod and enjoy the playing you guys are monsters.. thanks for sharing these...
Super fun chords! Nice.
Damn nice phrasing too... Excellent.
Good morning Tom and happy Monday man! Thanks for the happiness you provide to your students 😃 we really appreciate you
This episode's gear sermon took me back to the 80's when I was just learning electric guitar . Budget gear was pretty bad back then . Now great instruments and great solid state amps can be had for very affordable prices . These are great times for student musicians .
probably had a peavey like me:)
@joebowbliss-rs5dl I wish I had a Peavey amp . I had a Gorilla 30 LOL.
Japanese guitars were excellent in the 80s the best deals since electric guitars began. Better than the knockoffs nowadays
Hey Tom, as far as newer digital amps, I had a VOX 212 digital amp, the size of an ac30 . I had no illusions about the actual sounds it claimed I had within that one amp. For anyone wondering, I did however love the tone I was able to dial in , and I never used any other settings. It was a great amp, but it wasn't a 69 plexi or a 50's tweed. A couple of the effects were cool, it had a pretty good delay which I did use. Anyway that's my experience with any kind of modern day digital amp.✌👍🎸
Awesome loop !
I always appreciate when Uncle Larry suggests that others might try opening their hoods, have a look at what's underneath, and be real with themselves -- that he is also willing to open his.
I think this Homeskoolin’ video description is my all time favourite! 😂
Tom, your video description metaphors know no bounds.
On the beginner guy wanting to learn Guitar.
I’m of the belief that you need decent gear to succeed.
I was luck that when my oldest
Son started playing I already had great amps and guitars laying around.
If I had to go out a purchase them today, not knowing anything.
Yes I would fall for the sells crap. Just on the price alone.
Hell a Champ is $900 !
By the way I gave him a Peavey T60 and a Marshall JMC 50 watt combo amp that I bought in the early 80’s and said go for it lol
It worked
Love your channel Uncle Larry and hope to shake all howdy some day
I'm 76, out lived two wives and had a bottle of Wild Turkey and pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving.
the wild turkey keeps you young
Thanks for validating my fondness for my solid state Boss Nextone amp which sounds fine, doesn't weigh 60 lbs., takes pedals, and is all I need for what I do (which is having fun).
Lake County is calling…we want you up here soon….grab some big-‘ol steaks from Rudy’s…..
Your playing never ceases to amaze! Merry Christmas! Happy New Year
Yea..and jam session at Stebl!
Tom, unrelated from your post here but....I bought the Music City tele bridge and had it put on a Mexican Player I have. It's a TOTALLY different guitar now. WHAT A PRODUCT!!!!
Anybody who doesn't love P90s should listen to this on endless replay...it's the greatest tone!
Larry I'm on my Squier Classic Vibes Tele Rn. I smile when I play it. Besides it being heavy as a small car, I'll never know the differences between it and a great guitar. I especially can't tell the tone differences! And I know its because I'm not good enough, or care enough. That's fine. The feel on this thing is fine enough for me and it stays in tune, enough. Love ya Unc. You're the man
Sounds like that jam should be on a steely dan record. Love it! ❤
Hey Tom , your wisdom runs deep my friend.
My step bro was a modeling guy and would always break my balls “ you spent how much on one amp? I just bought 100 amps for $99.99”. Now 10 years have past ,he’s got 3 great old tubes amps and has never sounded better. It just took him a little longer to get there.
Brother Tom!!!! Nice Mike Campbell SG!!!! LOL,your fingers are faster than Lightning!!! I would love to see a showdown between you and EJ! Or better yet,would love to see you play at the Grove in California! You are one bad ass!!!!
There's just something 'special' about that model of SG's! Sounding great as usual when it's in your hands
We called it “poke” in high school. lol! But seriously…yesterday I played my old Squier Lead I (MiJ) thru a 1982 Peavey Studio Pro using a Zoom Fender DLX REV model….a $400 rig. I was happy.
Sweet Tom, let’s bring you, Jedd and Guthrie home to Cleveland for a show. I can set it up for you. There is so much exciting we could do for it. The classmates would love to see where it all began for you. Love ya bro. Randy from Willowick
How about a beach party at Headlands in the summer as well?!! It would be so fun for his boys to see..our beautiful Great Lake and all of you classmates!
Great, you just ruined my whole holiday season! Now I have to be good enough to worry about all the equipment I asked for for Christmas or should we say ordered for Christmas!!! 😊
Merry Christmas, Tommy Boy!
Love the end rant in this video. I've found some emulations are close but they tend to be on pieces of gear that sound kinda clean. The Distressor plugins I've used are fairly close, but a lot of the amp plugins I've compared to the physical thing aren't really in the ball park. Not sure if its because Distressors are so clean that you only have to mimic the compression happening. Haven't found a plugin replacement for a Vox / Matchless.
Ever try any old Trayors Uncle Larry? Here in N.B. Canada, they pop up from time to time. Got two from the original owners within the last couple years.
Yeah, I’ve had them…I could never get anything out of them
I love that you tell it like it is… JH -DA….WTF…. Thank you!!!!
Watch the Beck Hansen video of him singing Hands on the Wheel…. both of you fellas were amazing… Beck turn to you a couple of times with a look of like…
Dang Uncle Larry….!!!
Just beautiful… gunna be one of my favorites..
Thanks uncle Larry! So true!!
It’s all in the player not the equipment they use!!
Happy Trails Uncle Larry...
My 13 year old grandson was taking a stab at learning how to play. His parents bought him a Squire Strat for Christmas. It was the cheapest one you could buy. A couple months later I asked him how it was going with his guitar playing. He told me he thought there was something wrong with the guitar - so I told him to bring it over the next time he visited and I would have a look at it. He brought it over and I tuned it up then ripped off a couple of my best "Guitar Center" blues riffs and his jaw dropped to the floor. "I NEVER KNEW MY GUITAR COULD SOUND LIKE THAT!" Yep - all it takes is about 30 years of practice.
I’m a 73 year old beginner with a Gretsch single cut Electromatic and a Fender Champion 40 that I run some nice pedals through. To me, and for me, this little rig gives me sounds that I really like hearing. It’s kind of a great comfort to know that to sound better, I just need to buckle down and play. No need to chase gear, just need to chase technique.
Sounds great Tom!
I cackled out loud at the caption. You have a way with words, sir.
Mornin’ Larry. I can relate! I’m an intermediate level player who is just starting to play with others and hoping to play live soon. I’ve been so obsessed with gear. Buying, selling and trading became my hobby… not playing the guitar. It’s been hard to give that up but also refreshing. I now have a tele, a Strat and a tube amp. Coupe of pedals. I’m done trying to sound like SRV or Gilmore because that sure as shit ain’t happening any time soon 😂 I’m now just trying to be me and I’ve been able to focus on playing and learning more now that gear is no longer the drive. Anyways, I appreciate you and your channel. Party on Wayne!
That’s it bro
That’s what ya gotta do
The best thing is that can happen is that you realize that you sound like you! Mimicing another player is hard.
We all need to learn just to Window Shop.
Party on, Garth!