Homeskoolin’ Volume 384, Tom Bukovac, “Empress New Clothes”

[@kevinmalone8903]

I once knew a guy who loved the more drive channel on the Hot Rod Deluxe, just absolutely loved it

[@501chorusecho]

haaaahaaaaaaaaa

[@kenwhisler]

@@kevinmalone8903 I bet he sampled it into his modeler!

[@stringlocker]

That begs the question what's the matter with fender. They have been making that crap Drive channel for 30 years. And the whole world has been telling them for 30 years it sounds like crap. Figure that out

[@herbschwertz4733]

Lol

[@angryshoebox]

It's mainly the clean channel that sells those amps IMHO. A quick way to improve the dirt channels is to swap out V1 for a lower gain tube.

[@Clayton-t5i]

I'm so glad to watch this, I've been in a funk lately, and you make my day, I haven't been watching you lately, no reason, just sidetracked. You are a huge blessing to thousands of players, maybe millions, just being yourself. Thank you Uncle Larry, love ya and rock on

[@501chorusecho]

Thank you bro

[@MaunShComb]

Happy Spew Year, Unky. You changed my life this past year. I’ve had In Stereo, Trip the Witch, and Plexi Soul as the sole three albums I’ve been listening to for nearing two months now. I’m an acting coach (guitar hobbies) and I’ve shared your perspectives on creation and life to my students. Homeskool is the best place to be. Can’t that you enough for the progr ‘ems.

[@501chorusecho]

thank you bro...happy new year

[@guitardog]

Happy New Year, brother! 🎉🍾

[@SeeCSeesCC]

❤we do love you Tom Bukovac

[@sv-yh3mq]

Yeah_ love Tom Bukovac

[@deanmccaskill5495]

I actually have an Uncle Larry. RIP Thanks for all the free vids and wisdom. You’re the best Tom.

[@larryzapeye]

We are not worthy, but glad you don’t think so. You my Man…just bring it. Thanks for caring about all us decent folks who appreciate you…it’s just common sense to be a home-skooler! ❤

[@501chorusecho]

thank you brother

[@scottpickett9779]

Tom you have given me and many others I'm sure extremely valuable lessons & wisdom over the past many years. Thank you for that & HAPPY NEW YEAR !

[@501chorusecho]

thank you for the kind words bro

[@jucaguitar]

Great video. Great music. Great pedal. Great guitar. Grate man. Thanks.

[@adamsmith5828]

"in stereo" has become our road trip album here in Australia. It's a perfect mood setter👌. Thanks again Tom. Happy new year to your family and friends & to all the subscribers here👍😎👍. Your lessons are absolutely invaluable 🙏

[@macgrory]

Oh my God. From the first note that guitar sounds sublime.

[@501chorusecho]

the pickups are insane

[@BeefNEggs057]

It could be the pick though. Or the strings. The player - nah couldn’t be.

[@sv-yh3mq]

@BeefNEggs057 - Lol!

[@brookdfolgarait5015]

Thank you for doing these videos bro! The way you think about guitar and the playing that comes out because of it. It’s truly amazing

[@501chorusecho]

thank you very much

[@MNGuitars]

Happy new year to u and your family! and to the homeskoolin' family too! Man i cant wait for that Dan Huff record

[@joeurbanowski321]

Hey man.. I bet a lot of people.. especially me… would ❤️ to see more bass thumpin from you.. 🙏🏻 ✌🏼😁 Thanks either way…

[@BobbyJacksonPro]

I needed this. One of my best buds passed away New Year’s Day. Don’t what it is man but your videos bring me joy. Keep it going man! Sometimes people don’t realize what they do for other’s far away. 🤟

[@501chorusecho]

sorry to hear bro

[@tomcoryell]

Sorry for your loss.

[@ForGuitar]

You're the best Tom always nice to hear you thanks a lot 👍

[@salvatoresavaresetht5t5tt75]

Everything you play,Is always great,uncle Larry!....😊

[@501chorusecho]

thank you dood

[@Milesinstruments75]

Brilliant tune Tom! Thanks for the great music and comedy all this time!

[@Jeff-li5ri]

Great sounding goldtop! Played by a great guy!

[@sons7429]

I saw a show in 98 that was just Elvis on acoustic and Steve Naive on piano and it was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen.

[@johnsmothermon6856]

I love it when he plays Goldie!

[@simongarlick9191]

Tom, I could watch you playing all day. ❤️

[@kurtstreuber]

Awesome video as always! A band I used to play with covered watching the detectives and Allison, both great tunes. That drum fill at the beginning of watching the detectives, we always said it sounded like someone was being pushed down the stairs! So cool and, as to your stalker, man that guy is 100% whacked out of his mind! Please uncle Larry, keep doing what you do, brother! We all greatly appreciate it

[@steverolfeca]

I used to live a few miles from Empress Pedals’ Canadian shop. Fantastic company.

[@BPTerry]

Happy New Year Tom and family!!!! Absolutely killer tones from the ‘57!! You know, those early year LP’s were the holy grails of tone because we have forever chased them. Never other years. Only them. Also, those born with the tone-deaf gene are automatically eliminated from valid opinions on the topic. Carry on my friend 😎

[@al_ongtr]

Happy New Year unc Larry, thanks for all the inspiration you (and Guthrie) have given me with In Stereo while I've been writing my own stuff. To more good music this year ✊

[@501chorusecho]

right on bro love it

[@garyde6258]

Dam dude , just love what u opened up with -whatever the fk that was - It was cool. Makes me wanna pick up my guitar. Have a good weekend.

[@bbgrunt5351]

Had to comment. Love EC. He's touring this year and singing those old songs. Love your body Larry!

[@Jimbo_in_Limbo]

I really dig Elvis Costello's singing voice. I've always struggled to describe it, but he has this natural compression that almost makes it sound like he has a secondary set of vocal chords. Like there's the note he's singing and then there's almost a drone going on as well.

[@docjeffry]

Good to have you back, Tom. Happy New Year!

[@PastaPatate]

Tom your playing and insights are too unique and valuable to even waste any energy on these clowns.

[@johnzuker]

Elvis C and the Attractions were amazing. EC was often praised for lyric writing, his live performances, his rocking band etc , but I think he’s still underrated for his terrific melody writing. And yeah the man can sing!

[@richpesce]

I feel like in the 4 plus years of watching Tom's videos a cancer finally slipped through the cracks. This Gus guy's videos keep popping up in my feed cause he mentions Tom's name. It's like he opened the portal to the land of the misfit Homeskoolers.

[@501chorusecho]

his channel is literally all the zombies that i have blocked in the past united together in a giant hate fest

[@boburban48]

@@501chorusecho more degenerates than Woodstock ‘99

[@brianwood7237]

​@@501chorusecho😂😂😂

[@godbyone]

wtf is going on. I made a comment. Tom personally likes amps better. Than modelers. He doesn’t sell anything. Doesn’t tell people to buy anything I got so much. Hate comments made no sense

[@gschmidtmusic]

once you go full modeler you never go back- Robert Downey Jr

[@dlux703]

Your hearing loss comments reminded me that back in the mid 60's, my 1st band had a "house-band" gig in a popular club near UW in Milwaukee, and some med students asked us if they could do a hearing study on the band as we were there at least 5 nights a week for almost 2yrs, and we agreed. They came in for weeks and did audiograms on us, like a base reading, then after 1 set, 2 sets 3, etc. and on average we each lost 30 -35% in the course of each night, which returned to base readings the next day. In the process I learned that my rheumatic fever as a toddler, and the resulting chronic strepp infections I suffered yearly till my late teens, had taken 30% from my right ear's base hearing. It has made me adapt over the years in how I play and hear music. Also, tone seekers need to realize that every component in the chain can vary, like no 2 "identical" speakers actually sound the same, so 'luck of the draw' plays a part.

[@tjyoung8069]

Happy new year to you and your boys, Uncle Larry. Love you like a brother.

[@raucousrowdy6540]

Saw elvis and the attractions 10+ years ago in Melbourne .. I was blown away, didn't know he played guitar. He used a Jazzmaster through stereo deluxe reverbs.. incredible sound played all the hits extended with guitar solos, He's no slouch on guitar....mind blown..

[@PunchDrunk81]

This Years Model is one of my favorite albums of all time and is one of the finest examples of a rhythm section being the melodic heart of an entire album. The Rhythm section is always the beating heart but I think it’s rare to hear melody just pour out of both the bass and drums. Hooks flying out everywhere!

[@adeptgopnik]

HOOLY SHIT "I have a sound cloud page" was absolutely brutal! I love the shout out! HAHAHAHA

[@rustyshimstock8653]

I don't get it. Clue me in please. Thank you.

[@stormcloud576]

The pause and the Sound cloud reference……fking brilliant. I have beer dripping out my nose.

[@adeptgopnik]

@@stormcloud576 same here. it caught me off guard

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Very cool Tom… thanks for the upload 🤘🏼

[@julimateu]

Happy new year Tom! I love these videos you recommend, thanks to that I’m enjoying Doobie’s big time, so thanks for it, big time.

[@teasquared09]

My god, Buk. You’re the fkn man. You’re playing is truly inspirational, brother. That intro playing made me tear up. Im not even going through anything right now. I suppose, it was just from its raw beauty. I think I just plain needed that. Thanks brother 🙏❤️🙏

[@seal-nowweretalking6753]

Great playing brother. I’m particularly glad you brought up the ELVIS Costello conversation. I’ve argued in his defence for decades about him as a “singer”. He’s one of the best singers I’ve ever heard whether as you say, you like his voice or not ……that isn’t the point as the two are mutually exclusive. My producer Trevor Horn was not an EC fan, that is not until I turned him on the the album EC did with Bacharac ‘Painted From Memories’. It’s borderline a masterpiece which really displays EC’s ability as an incredible singer. Anyway please keep doing what you’re doing brother. -Seal (recording artist known as) ✌🏾&💜

[@osi709]

Appreciate all you do Brother, love your vids. Get me cracked up in the morning before work lol

[@jasondarling]

Steve Goulding is in my trio. He’s the drummer on “Watching the detectives”. (Before the attractions) and still killing it!

[@0goaway0]

Rad

[@josefkasperovich9924]

As a dedicated dad, as I gather you are too, I appreciate you taking the time for producing this channel. Our time is precious and your contribution is so valuable to this community. It is the only channel I check out on a regular basis because I always come away edified. Thank you for helping to keep our fires lit.

[@rogerjohnson772]

Speaking of Morgan I've been hearing Love Somebody ALOT is that you and Bryan Sutton playing guitar and if so, who came up with that tasty Spanish style lick which I love and was that one of those magic overdub moments. Thanks Lar. Love all you do bro

[@Rutoast1]

I was really hoping you made a video today, I consider your works here one of life’s pure joys, just as wonderful as the cup of coffee and joint I look forward to every morning. Unclectric Larry Land indeed, beautiful music! I just did a basic little cover of Moonage Daydream at a couple of open mics I attend, such an awesome song!

[@joshellyson]

Your endorsement of Mr. Huff's album sells me, though his reputation would be enough. But hearing from you that it is compositional is right up my alley, which is just one of many reasons i love your work, like the spectacular "In Stereo" album...which has your outstanding compositions on display. THAT will make the new year better!

[@alanjanda696]

“Pump it up” when a basic progression becomes iconic. Almost like “smoke On the Water” Elvis is a great song writer, he has tons of great lines in his songs! In 1984 when I graduated high school he was a super star. Glad to see he is still around.

[@michaelsimmons5505]

That's some great playing. Love the channel Unc!

[@MaxCrush99]

I recently acquired your Duesenberg Session Man guitar. Great design Tom. AWESOME! It was #1 on my wishlist for a long time. Now I can give my GAS a rest. Traded 3 guitars and 2 cabs for a used one. Sweet!

[@StarshipTrooper2050]

That last bit of playing in this video was really beautiful….

[@GIBKEL]

The organ alone on pump it up is worth the album. One of my favorites.

[@Davewoodguitar]

I've had a few guitar players influence me over my 62 years, like Gary Moore, Joe Walsh, and now Uncle Larry, the past few months I've had my musical eyes opened even wider, so a massive thanks for that 🙏🎸

[@championhairpuller]

Check out Elvis on that SNL show when he switches songs and plays "Radio Radio" instead of what the producer wanted him to play. Classic!

[@jonathan-smith]

Tom, got an XTS modded GE-7 today. Love it. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@LHB57]

That was amazing playing. I steal sooo many ideas form watching you play.

[@danteichert8909]

Hey Tom Not sure if you ever heard the Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach album Painted from Memory but it’s in my top 20 all time for sure. Just gut wrenching. He sings from his heels. Jesus. Anyway we flew down from MA to your birthday show. Was awesome. Voros and Nate bought me my first Yeungling! Guess what’s in my fridge now?😂 I never comment but wanted to say this has been fun and Thanks for everything brother.

[@plgplgplg]

Your vids make me put down my f$&@ing phone and pick up a guitar. Thanks👍

[@Spazzzzz67]

Happy new year!! Keep Rockin brother 🙏👍🙏👍

[@UsaDna]

Man...your compositional skills are off the charts! Can't wait to hear Dann's new record! Rawk on!

[@bldallas]

Happy New Years, Tom! Another great episode. On a side note, after that very successful Uncle Larry Imitation contest, when I see your facial expressions and hear your phrasing, and I keep seeing the “fresh baked bread…currency in an otherwise bankrupt world” guy with the classical guitar. Funny stuff.

[@davidpepper442]

Damn that Goldie sounds good Buk. Elvis has a very distinctive voice and in my opinion he is an INCREDIBLE singer. He sounds like no one else.

[@scottkidwell3601]

Happy Friday, Unc! Happy New Year to you and yours 🙏🏻 "Pump It Up" is a jam! Love Costello's music.. Also, congrats on scoring a sweet bass and finding it a good home. Thank you for putting up with the rabble and keeping on with your channel. Be good to you 🙏🏻🤍

[@DH432hrtz]

Professor the gold top is straight up Rock & Roll love it. Cheers Doug 😎

[@TheArtofBlues]

Peace , love , and Understanding on repeat!!!

[@MonkeyDolphin]

Best hangout on KZbin.

[@bugzeye]

Hey Tommy, thanks for the heads up on the S. Cloud, loving in Stereo in the buds, I can take you and Guthrie anywhere now.😊

[@mwagliardo]

Tom, please share a pic of the P bass if you can. This Year's Model, helll yes.... Thanks as always for the stream of awesomeness

[@dusty_dustbin_basementjamh4827]

Thanks for doing the progrum kind sir. Best thing going, by miles!

[@6969jezabel]

Most of my listening is on the shuffle setting. Thousands of songs played randomly. Watched a Bill Nelson interview about the making of Futurama, then listened to the entire album, cranked. Brought back seventies memories.

[@KillemDafoeOfficial]

Glad to hear someone showing This Years Model some love. Lipstick Vogue literally blew my mind first time I heard it

[@JeremyAndersonBoise]

Listened to this last night on my way to a gig, and I keep thinking about that Empress drive pedal ever since. I didn’t expect to get GAS from Homeskoolin’, but I think that speaks to the quality of that particular product. I dig the feature set, the look and the sound of it. Thanks for the tip!

[@ptklip]

Happy New Year! I love what you played at the beginning. I also love Elvis Costello and have always thought his voice is great. I agree with everything you said about Pump It Up and that album.

[@tadmorrison]

Much love for what is happening amidst and amongst the Home Skoolin' community. I wonder how long the influence of the 'impersonation' videos will stick with me. Now, everything Buk says and does seems extra endearing. This video is a set piece for much of that. Thanks!

[@matthewwillis4892]

I am Smell Blind like Dewey Cox, I think it makes my other senses work better. Cheers Tom!

[@BrianTruesby]

Larry, I just listened to that Costello song for the first time. Goddamn!!!

[@philroselle1514]

Having Uncle Larry set the weekend vibe is all one can ask for!!

[@Ten2More]

I have been enjoying your channel since the Otis Gibbs interview. Cool to see the real deal.

[@tombstoneslim7070]

My kids used to think it was funny to download a dog whistle app on their phones and play the tones for old rockin Dad but I couldn’t hear it at all. Lol! But yet I can hear every move of a sweepable mid. Crazy isn’t it? Always enjoy just hearing you noodling and the occasional rants. Lol! Thanks for sharing!!

[@randydavidmusic]

Hell Ya !

[@JasonHobbsGuitarist]

Tom, don’t ever stop doing these videos man. Seeing your new videos coming up in my feed just makes my day. All the bullshit videos happening right now directed towards you just piss me off. You’re a trooper man, we all know who the real deal is. These useless POS know who they are too. We will always look up to your playing and who you are as a person dude. Thanks for the daily inspiration. Cheers 🤘

[@501chorusecho]

thank you bro

[@krisptaco]

They say you're not officially famous until you have a haters club. 😅 Oh well, I'll not give them any hits or views.

[@grantandrews4826]

Lol who's hating and why? I don't keep up with that shit.

[@BigEdWo]

@@grantandrews4826 voyxu unbelievable bad vibe. tom should not take notice of that guy.

[@jwiegand1022]

​@BigEdWo voyxu is the affliction shirt of guitar players. His vibe is so ugly. Still waiting on his best solo😂

[@petergoldring9747]

Happy New Year Tom! Yeah! The other Elvis 👍. Still a killer track.

[@JeddHughesOfficial]

Fucking great riffin maaaate! Bloody beautiful

[@501chorusecho]

thank you my dear man

[@bradhurlburt2227]

Happy New Year, Uncle Larry. Thank you so much for sharing your insights, perspective, and knowledge with us. You always inspire me to play and always put a smile on my face. I hope you have a wonderful 2025! Ps I just found myself a ‘64 J50! (Unfortunately it does not come with Mr Sutton’s right hand.😂) Cheers, Tom!

[@501chorusecho]

thank you bro...congrats on the guitar

[@gschmidtmusic]

I saw Elvis Costello play at the Warner Theatre in Washington DC and he had women dancing in cages on stage and a spinning wheel as his setlist. Wild time

[@rhodrillewellyn5127]

Glad your back dude, felt like there was a huge wall of turd had risen up in the home skool garden that was obscuring the beautiful view

[@sup1e]

That thing sounds killer. Opening jam was awesome dude.

[@mikemorgan4774]

What a lesson! Thanks Tom.

[@NickGranville]

Nice! I have an empress tremolo pedal which I love so I already know that drive pedal is going to be good!

[@davidhaugh3544]

Great to see and hear you! Happy new year!

[@Tipisbored]

Costello's voice...listen to "Alison". Yes a little croaky, but the phrasing, cracks and feeling he puts in there. Perfect imperfection!

[@micd9531]

Speaking of hearing tone and losing high frequency hearing: I met George Gruhn a few months ago...we got to talking about Bill Lawrence. George mentioned how in Bill's later years he made pickups that were waaaay too trebly....Bill's hearing had gotten to the point where he had trouble hearing high frequencies.

[@beezersurf]

That gold top is incredible. Thats all I have to say.

[@donwershba2319]

Elvis Costello is one of those wonderful artists who are so much deeper than you (I) initially appreciated. Joe Jackson, Andy Partridge and some others also come to mind.Might be a case of the audience catching up to the artist... In a different way, Todd Rundgren also comes to mind... OK - That's all folks! Happy New Year

[@jamesanderson9191]

Cheers. And, have a good weekend everyone

[@bunkerandthebrain7771]

Happy NEW YEAR Uncle Larry!

[@Caperhere]

Happy New Year, all.😊

[@DreaNEO]

Been going down the N. Giraldo rabbit hole lately... he is such an animal.. sheesh. But I appreciate him so much more years later since I have been woodsheding as a Homeskooler.... Sorry I didn't make it to the Birthday show... Had to much happening at the same time with family. THANKS BUK!!!

[@mykaub]

low key my ALL TIME fav ep BUK! 🖤from🇨🇦 🍻 man long time fan! 🤘🎸

[@EricCombs-s9s]

That opening riff...perfect foi tilting a PBR.