Homeskoolin' Volume 201, Tom Bukovac, "Pedalmania!!"

[@echoplexi73]

Tom as a young man (23) and long time viewer, I feel as though these videos are my way of cheating the system. A plethora of wisdom, humor and badassery that is leaps and bounds beyond anything I’ve come across through the interwebs. Your videos always leave me feeling privileged yet unworthy of such a vast expanse of knowledge at my age. I imagine looking back in a few decades and thinking what roads I could’ve went down without these lessons. Much luv good sir. Larry is the man.

[@dusty_dustbin_basementjamh4827]

You ain’t wrong. Tom has said more than once there are no shortcuts (or words to that affect/effect), but he keeps us on the right road for sure.

[@ryanstaal7385]

Yeah I’m 24 it’s so cool to know about this show! One day they’ll be one of us that meets uncle Larry and he’ll pass the torch just like Joe Walsh and Billy Gibbons did to him! Thanks for everything Larry you make us all look forward to playing guitar for the next couple decades of our life and careers!

[@501chorusecho]

right on bro...keep on rawkin

[@jimmyjams1974]

Thank you uncle Larry for the heat of battle gear advice. I think that is very unique take and it is appreciated as at volume vs home vs recording is very different in my experience.

[@philf4086]

OK, I'm on the other end of the age spectrum, and I'm wondering - how does UL ever wind this thing down? Does one of his sons take it over in 10 years? I Hope I'm around long enough to see what happens (I plan on it).

[@marshfreeman1559]

Uncle Larry dropping a Buckethead reference. Unexpected but awesome. That dude lives on a different planet than the rest of us.

[@MrStropparo]

I don’t think I’ve ever watched and heard you play guitar and not smiled. Thanks uncle Larry. Almost 3 years and still enjoying every note.

[@simonvanderheijden432]

He stopped smilling when he tried some of those pedals.. 😂😂

[@chloeyissleepy9540]

When you're feeling so good it's Friday in your head. I can relate.

[@Teletex82]

Working at a music shop definitely helped me get over the GAS thing. I test pedals every single day and the biggest takeaway is how many sound exactly the same across a hugely broad range of prices, and how many really cheap pedals actually sound better than some very expensive ones.

[@guitardave3028]

What would be ur recommended pedal for a compressor on a budget that would work for an acoustic as well as an electric...tia

[@MatthewJBell]

“That’s what we need in this fucking world, some positive vibes.” 100%, man.

[@thepartimemusician65]

A gig as the ‘heat of battle’.. love it Larry

[@rafalstachura]

That Atom review was quick and to the point. Love this.

[@andrewpayton6435]

Man, you are definitely doing something right. For 2 years straight, every video that I have watched has been a “breath of fresh air”. There are a lot of guys out there who are cool for 15 minutes and then they sort of fade away. You, Uncle Larry, are bigger than any trend or fad out there. You sir are a legend.

[@501chorusecho]

that comment warms the cockles sir....

[@elephantfootrisers]

Uncle Larry always seems happiest while chatting with us and playing geetar. It's a symbiotic relationship.

[@mrLespaul57]

Your 200th episode was a celebration. Fantastic, just two guys listening to their favourite sounds. Just like I once did with my mates In Belfast growing up. Please never lose that , I hope I don't.

[@wilsonbaronet9008]

Very refreshing to see some commentary from an accomplished player without feeling like an advertisement

[@musicbme]

Never bored listening to Uncle Larry!

[@gregmock6808]

That kill switch pedal is awesome! Looks like a Morse code clicker from the days of the telegraph.

[@drivenmad7676]

For sure.

[@scottbollinger9589]

5 minutes with Uncle Larry on pedals is better, and way more insightful, than hours of pedal reviews! Thanks Uncle Larry.

[@jimmyfrombrooklyn8550]

Enthralling content within these last 24 hours! Caught your stories about touring with Petty on the Otis channel too. Makes KZbin worthwhile

[@chops9779]

You have encouraged me to play again - I’m 55 years old and now inspired 👌👍🎸thank you tom from an Aussie fella

[@josephalston3214]

I’m in for another 200 buk!!! It’s like a really slow disorganized autobiography!!! Love it love u and love all the positive vibes, necessary indeed!!!

[@krisptaco]

We never get tired of you, brother. You could just sit and talk about life and we would enjoy every minute. Thanks for sharing a little piece of yourself with the rest of us.

[@georgebarry8640]

I agree. I love the no nonsense reality of Tom.

[@jasonpitts8395]

Your facial expressions were priceless. Uncle Larry cannot hide the fact that something literally sucks.

[@JFLABBERVILLE]

I love getting the extra videos in my feed. Over post any time.

[@rudolphvernaz-colas2260]

So glad you mention that guitar part in "Love Is The Drug", it's up there with the best Mick Ronson stuff!

[@weps2097]

In answer to your question...not even remotely bored by anything you've put out. I have learned at least one thing from every video including the short ones, you keep churning 'em out and I'll be the proverbial sponge.

[@JustinVerlander35]

This video cracked me up. One of my favorites. “I rarely like anything and I’m brutally honest…….back to the drawing board on that one fellas.” Good ole’ Uncle Larry.

[@NJSonye]

Impressive, “Brutally Honest Larry” in action. I hope you and Dann can come back for round #2. It’s like Tom & Dann’s Ear Training Course! What a dose of good vibes -

[@kuhboom22]

Man, I just love watching these videos. Feels just like hanging out with a buddy and shooing the shit.

[@Anje52]

“Brutal honesty”, courage, that’s what we need more in this world; thanks Tom for that refreshing “gear video”.

[@benallmark9671]

Amen , and especially from people like Tom who are respected.

[@gmacdk]

We need more Huff! You two together is just gold...

[@frankyfingers068]

That was such a great video!

[@nickel_br]

Tough to find honesty on KZbin in any shape or form. Lots of great players doing demos of pedals as a way to make a living, but damn this is a breath of fresh air. Never change, Uncle Larry!

[@edkutschke814]

That was cool. That telegraph pedal is interesting. Nice job whoever came up with that.

[@jerrydavis6754]

Thanks! Sometimes I think I'm supposed to like a Pedal and when I don't I think I might be the problem. Now I know better.

[@tonypetrillo3488]

Not bored... Refreshing to hear a demo , not done by someone pushing the product.. Love "sounds like a pedal".... 👌🎸🎸🎸

[@stephenmckenna6488]

How very lucky you are to have friends like Dann...

[@daveincl]

Your are uber posting and its awesome!

[@chrisbrowning6102]

Thanks for the "Special Guest Star" episode with Dann Huff. It's fun to watch two guys chop it up who have such respect for each other.

[@stevemyers2092]

You have 8.4K views in 11 hours, 19K in 24 hrs., I think we like you. Stop thinking otherwise - your a good human Major Tom. Your real and we connect - and we are all living vicariously through you re: session man. No apologies from Tom or Uncle Larry required. Chill and dig the grove. that's why we tune in and stay till the end. Man hug to you.

[@tommythevenot7617]

This video opens with a killer song !! Wow!!

[@dell982]

Uncle Larry all night on my Birthday! Thanks Bud

[@andersestes]

I liked this video too

[@kisschicken]

I have a new go-to for pedal reviews.

[@georgebarry8640]

Uncle Larry, This wasn't painful at all. I really enjoyed your honest..no polish..evaluation. I know it comes from decades of real experience. That is so much more useful,to me, a semi professional, than a polished product demo where the presenter is afraid to mention a pedals shortcomings. Thats just how I see it. Those videos, are to me, entertainment. This video is useful knowledge. Thank you, as always.

[@ITbod]

You could demo a photocopier and I’d still watch.. You have brightened a lot of people’s days Tom

[@bigrig4385]

Tom, I'm a virgin, but not for long, thanks to your videos. She's gonna love how much I know about overdrives.

[@nilsx3020]

Killing the Browne Atom in seconds 🤣🤣🤣

[@grantandrews4826]

EP 200 was amazing. I'd love a part 2 sometime.

[@Kcapgar]

I love how it’s now just the uncle Larry Show. Lol

[@501chorusecho]

haaaahaaaaa...maybe its time to change the name

[@Josh-oj1pd]

​@@501chorusecho It's time 😊

[@pauldavis5489]

Tom, Still reeling from the Dan Huff 200 video! So much fun,! I felt like I had gone back 30 years. So many concerts and great records, that you and Dan and I am sure a ton of listeners had almost identical interests. Thank you for sharing the time with Dan. I had gone down a similar road as Dan going to Dimeola's Casino concert tour in '78. I have seen him 6 times. Eric Johnson 4 times. Now I have to come down to 3rd and Lindsey and catch you or on a Joe Walsh Tour. I can't wait! You always make us feel like we are part of the elite. Thank you for including us on your fantastic journey!!

[@cliftonwright7081]

This is lovely

[@MarcFonda]

Positive vibes a oncĺe Larry

[@rylieriley]

It was so cool getting to see over an hour of you and Dann Huff on that last episode. I'll definitely be going back to watch it again later. And it was fun getting to see his old Strat. Congrats again on 200 episodes of awesome content! I've had my eye on that telegraph pedal, so I'm glad you tried one out for us. I could really use that in my setup.

[@claessorensson225]

Thanks Uncle Larr!

[@ptklip]

You're the best, man. Congratulations again on episode 200 and please keep them coming.

[@gregmock6808]

That famous lick rundown track by track with Dan was just amazing...my idea of a good time! Thanks Tom! This opening jam had some of that bleed over from those Foreigner, Cars, ZZtop mojo ....dude you've got rock licks and tones to die for.

[@TCoulter1]

Love hangin’ out with ya. You don’t know me but since one of my best buds passed, hangin’, crackin jokes and geeking on guitar just like we used to do fills a void. Thanks man

[@philgranito4043]

Mr. Bukovac...You make everything sound great ! Congratulations on Volume 201 !!! You're the best Tom !!!

[@fiddlefolk]

I could listen to that LP through that Deluxe all day!

[@jakethesnake-84]

I wasn’t bored with the pedal takes at all. I appreciate the honesty when many videos are just marketing at this point. With what people charge for pedals now a days I figured I’d just start buying Amp Heads instead and that’s what I do for different tones I want to make.

[@d179654582248]

Intro jam is rocking once again!!

[@brian91145]

Love buckethead!

[@rshock]

Thx Tom! Love you to the moon and back.!

[@SubtractiveMoves]

I'm still buzzin from the sweet Dan video... thanks again man.

[@bradsmith2858]

Yes .....Buckethead shout out by the uncle Larry

[@palidiciovermingagurainia1760]

Uncle Larry bustin through 3 pedals in 5 minutes…consider yourself homeschooled

[@brianolson_music]

Congratulations on 200 episodes of the best show ever, and 80k+ subscribers. Here’s to (hopefully) 200 more! 🍻

[@miller8084]

Enjoy the show! The insider view is very unique and helpful. Really like the in studio vids and the Huff’man was great! No body is doing this kind of channel with the backstage view and connections. Thanks, Unc’.

[@rb-zm9fu]

thanks for bringing up that Roxy Music riff, shows your openness to ALL music.

[@gavinleyfield3195]

Ha ha I loved the brutal honesty! So refreshing. Also loved your hang with Mr Huff. Thanks 🙏

[@jonwanrocks]

im a simple dude. i see uncle larry holding a burst, i click

[@juanmanuelpereirarodriguez7158]

Oh, man, your comments on the first pedals don't needed words, only the staring at the camera (and the comparison with the nobel and the other). I apreciate your videos, and the sense of gospel without the ego stuff and with the humour (i dont know if I put the right sense of words, I am spanish and barely speak english). But, THANK YOU is all I want to say.

[@sconor1]

HEY UNCLE LARRY WHO MAKES THE KILL SWITCH ONE?! I NEED THAT!!!! On another note, much appreciate all the work you've done through the years on your channel with your insightful ideas, sounds, cool cats to know etc. Keep it rockin' brother!

[@LovinMusic1965]

Bought two mini Nobels. Best move I ever made. I'm 58, just play on the standard 80s band, own a few guitars, and use a 12 inch cab, with Quilter US block. I'm happy . Oh I have an M5

[@markeythesharkey6153]

Tom, I just watched an interview with Sarah Buxton on KZbin (I think it was called Bobbycast). I had no idea she was a prolific song writer as well as a singer. Another interesting thing was, I watched your video with Dan Huff. Sarah mentioned he produced her record. I really enjoyed both videos. I’ve been watching your vids since you started your channel. It’s the one show I look forward to more than any other. Thanx Tom. Much love.

[@ronmercer7766]

Dude, that tidbit about using the box in the heat of battle is so damn accurate. That's happened to everyone I guess. Get to the gig with the latest greatest thing, and when you kick it on, it disappears. Lesson learned.

[@paulivey4563]

Hey Uncle Larry, I've been gigging around my region since 1985. Lotta time spent learning how to navigate through the music life, "guitar player guy", odyssey. Your videos have encouraged me to rethink my approach to the philosophical aspects of staying authentic, as well as diligent. If you put out five vids a day, I'd make time to watch every one of 'em. I still drink out of my orange coffee mug, Homeskoolin' every day. That's what's up

[@kbialous]

You had me at "Put the fuckin name of the shit on the pedal". Truly, in gratitude.

[@LightWingStudios]

Dann Huff is sort of an unsung hero in the music industry. I dearly which he would receive the REAL recognition he so justly deserves. The two of you together was an experience I'll never forget which I suppose is the whole point isn't it? :)

[@joebill663]

Dude I'll tell ya man. And don't tell no one else but I grow herb in norcal in the woods by myself and and I don't like no one or anything but this channel makes me positive! Thanks dude! I get paid to play out but I suck. Done it long enough to fool em. Rock on bro

[@501chorusecho]

smoke it up bro.....wake and bake

[@shurp71]

This morning I was reflecting on something you mention the other day about people's preference in music. And I happen to be listening to Planet Td1, and it just hammered me right in the feels. Had to drop everything I was doing and pick up my guitar to play along. Just wondered if you might be able to enlighten us with a lesson around that tune. Super haunting and beautiful. Love it. Keep crushing it.

[@501chorusecho]

i've done that bro...you guys gotta back and watch some of the old shizzz

[@roberttaylor1656]

The 200th flew by, that was a hell of a lot of fun. Dan is a wealth of knowledge

[@danieldoke7725]

Tom, as a sub-semi-pro🤦🏻, I love all the positivity and in the kitchen real conversations you have with the pupil’s! Great useful information, like the sound you hear setting the bar for OD’s between the ‘58,Nobels & everything else…(ex. lightspeed) UL army from the Corona days, met you several times and your always gracious and personable. See ya around….

[@501chorusecho]

i am gracious and personable actually

[@williamdevlin366]

All the positive stuff I’m reading is really great fellow homeskoolerz! Thanks Tom!!!! Uncle Larry, can you tell Tom to set up an eye test & also that the pedal OP IS FWIGGIN’ bad ass!!!!

[@Deliquescentinsight]

Watching a master craftsman at work is a true privilege Tom, thank you so much for your generosity, and open friendly approach. all the best from Perth, Australia

[@brettdiaz]

I love the Lightspeed along with the original Timmy

[@yellowtruckproductions7502]

Thanks Tom!

[@stevekoves9807]

Tom, What a night! Thank your!!

[@johnp75]

Gotta love Uncle Larry's honesty and ear. Took him 6 seconds to realize he didn't like the pedal. No pussy footing around.

[@dirtcreature1]

Thanks for the cool video, really enjoying your vids!

[@Delaylaylay-Dm2]

Hi Tom, when you gave the advice that learning Beatles songs is fundamental, I took it to heart and spent the past few years learning a couples Beatles songs per month by ear (jotting down bass, chord, melody). Thank you so much, it has truly enriched and advanced my playing. By the way, the guitar hook to "She Loves You" is minor over major. I kinda like it... but it's the exception to the rule, just like Pedalmania. Sorry this comment had nothing to do with Pedalmania. Love the channel!

[@Strumbum01]

I dig your honest gear reviews, Tom. Keep em coming anytime. Very much appreciated!

[@treabailey]

I actually bought the first version of the Empress Compressor from you when you had your shop in Berry Hill-- love your channel!

[@terrybacon9945]

Pick up my guitar and play Just like yesterday Then I'll get on my knees and pray We don't get fooled again !🎶⭐️💪

[@thep2pband]

I’ve been a huge fan of Dan since his Giant days. Powerful writer guitarist producer and singer. Larry you knocked it out of the park for the 200th. You guys could have a “guitar tone”segment every week. So much material to draw from and who better than you two. I just knew Dan would be sweetheart. Thanks for brightening my dark days, I really needed it. Thanks again.

[@TheAudioGeek67]

Your cutting through the BS of what you need from a pedal would kill the forums of ad nauseum minutae of certain pedals of the month. Love it!

[@ajlsrv5490]

What a treat this was! Thank you!

[@davemassie3726]

Congrats on 200 Uncle Larry! I have learned so much from you and you just keep giving. Rare bird for sure! Hoping to meet you this summer somewhere. I just want to thank you 201 times! Where's your BAD MONKEY pedal? HaHa

[@chadwickhurlburt6529]

Love it. You show what you know. You're a great teacher. You are like an extension of the things I'm tryin' to teach my kids. Edit: I'm actually going to direct my kids to watch your videos. So much truth. They need to hear this stuff.

[@345musicgirl]

Brutal Honesty "Because i rarely like anything" That's FUNNY AS SHIT BRO !!!

[@billroy2780]

Thanks Larry! Another great video

[@marcp.418]

"Are you bored, yet?" "Noooo, sir! This was super great. In fact, twas the best pedal review I have ever seen on YT. You might want to consider turning this into an occasional section of your channel, like the VCB or the field trips. Yes, I know you don't want to talk about gear. I get that. But, man, when you do, it is very enlightening to this Homeskooler. Thanks, Tom. You are awesome!

[@bradbernard7895]

Buky I just spent 10 hours checking out Wayne Moss. What a cool guy, great player. Thanks!