Homeskoolin' Volume 199, Tom Bukovac, "The One Before 200"

[@pitchandmodmusic8919]

Brother, you owe me precisely ZERO. I’ve been you’re biggest fan since I heard you play four notes as your recording engineer when you were 19. Thanks for the shoutout.

[@lloydrainey]

❤❤❤❤ Don’t ever change Uncle Larry!! Superb

[@fleshbhones]

When I was a kid, people would ask "What do you want to be when you grow up?" and I'd always say, stone faced and full of self-assurance, "A Rockstar". If someone were to ask me that same question now (no one seems to bother) I'd answer, "A Session Man" with all the same confidence. You're a hero to us all Tom. Long may you reign.

[@-thirteen]

I always wanted that too. If I had actually practiced enough to be that good I'm sure I would have died shortly after achieving star status

[@michael.darrin1963]

I'm a solo musician but this past Saturday, I got together with a band to jam and they had another guitar player, and at one point I started telling him about a guy named Tom Bukovac, and his face lit up, "Hell yes"....He told me you helped get him through the 1st part of Covid watching your channel. I told him, Hell I bought his T-shirt (Plexi Soul) and the Plexi Soul Cd. Tom, I know you probably know this already, but you have sincerely touched a ton of people, (including myself). I've said it before, we are all privileged to be able to have a seat at the table and just enjoy the show. God bless you!!!!!

[@501chorusecho]

thank you michael....i feel the love!

[@gwbuilder5779]

@Michael Darrin So true!👌🤙 I chat with so many people across the internet about this crazy "Uncle Larry" character.

[@gwbuilder5779]

@@501chorusecho Tom, so many people have been influenced by your humble self.😉 In fact, a young lady named Helen Ibe just did a short about you two days ago. She's got some skills and rythm. You are greatly appreciated by us musicians.🍻🤙

[@michael.darrin1963]

@@501chorusecho I forgot to mention, I also bought Trip the Witch...Definitely looking forward to yours and Guthrie cd and Yes, Vince Gill....

[@damiancafarella4086]

Hey Larry, I feel like we never got your thoughts on the 70’s Les paul mini buckets vs Firebird pickups? I got my opinions, but keen to know yours…..we never quite got back to that. 😊

[@JB_Eckl]

One thing about this channel is that in a world full of esoteric, fancy, complex guitar music it's easy to forget the visceral, emotional impact of good old proper Rock & Roll... and Uncle Larry is one of the native speakers preserving the dialect not only for posterity, but for us to use and abuse in the wild. It's a big deal man!

[@501chorusecho]

THANK YOU...THANK YOU....THANK YOU.....i feel like happy gilmore if somebody told him he was a good hockey player.....signed, 4 time academy of country music guitar player of the year

[@smelltheglove2038]

@@501chorusecho hahahahaha, all part of being a session man, huh?

[@grantandrews4826]

Well said 👏

[@grantandrews4826]

​@@501chorusecho Tom, I'd encourage you to check out JB's channel if you have yet to. Some dope stuff on there. :)

[@wargo6263]

Been here since the Corona Lessons and have been a fan ever since. The only KZbin channel I care to buy merch and show support for. Crazy it’s going to be 200 episodes already. 🍻

[@davidpekarsky2977]

Stumbled in at the corona episode with the Yamaha rotary. Been here ever since, and inspired more than I’ve been in ages. Loves me some Uncle Larry.

[@brianwood7237]

You guys are lucky I came to the party pretty late and I had to binge watch every darn episode from the very beginning just to catch up and now I finally am here just before the big 200 Uncle Larry has created something very special maybe not seen since mark agnesi on Norm's guitar of the day I felt that was very cool to but this is so much more personal

[@Mikeys_garage_mods]

Ditto!

[@drew12thman]

This channel inspires me and helped me make it through those dark days. Thanks Uncle Larry

[@cowboy7x]

Shout out to Rhett Shull. He recommended this channel. And he wasn't wrong!

[@SuperBuzz71]

THAT SONG NEEDS TO BE ON THE NEXT ALBUM!!

[@boblewis902]

Tom, I must say the kitchen is better than the old garage. And you seem happier. For what it's worth. Thanks for being there and being real.

[@gavinmacfarlane7044]

It’s amazing how homeskoolin has pulled back the curtain to show all these amazing musicians… such great music

[@rstats2127]

I can never get enough content from Uncle Larry or Steve Lukather. You and Luke are real, you don’t candy coat anything!

[@danrobertson7095]

Agreed. Both are my guitar heroes.

[@williamriggin2803]

200.. .absolutely amazing. The Uncle Larry Bicentennial! I've seen them all and loved every minute of it.

[@501chorusecho]

thank you bro

[@sao9995]

Tom, thanks for not going commercial. Television and mainstream media are a wasteland, whereas your channel is a cathartic oasis. Music, family, humor and friendships are enough.

[@JustinVerlander35]

Right as I was about to go to bed, Uncle Larry delivers per-usual.

[@bamgrok]

Me too !!! Hahaaa …. I said “ dammit uncle Larry “ And now I’m up 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@SeeCSeesCC]

❤ see how that wonderously works

[@waylondunn1315]

Uncle Larry bringing the heat. Breathing through his eyelids.

[@gusscherer3938]

Uncle Larry, you are the best and my fav guitar player kinda ever. I am inspired by you more than I can ever express. Oh and an amazing human as well....just sayin.

[@steve-a-reno]

You're not alone my friend... We are all here with you! Keep rockin' Uncle Larry!

[@andrewmidthune4340]

My goodness... who wouldn't want this guy on stage with them? I hope you get all the best gigs you want, Tom. You're an inspirational player.

[@ShaneMcCrae]

I’ll add my wife and I to those singing your praises. I watch before hitting my home studio for inspiration. We wait for each episode and make an event of it. You make life better. Thank you for that.

[@MichaelAntus]

Looking forward to hearing the finished CD with Guthrie. Along with video snips of the actual sessions. Best of Luck on this project Uncle Larry. Much respect...

[@AaronLS.]

Plexi Soul is still one of my favorite albums of all time. It'd be cool to get it on Spotify. More people need to hear it.

[@Marv4453]

We’ll Tom, I’m just at the end of 200 with Dan, I’ll try & be short but listening to you guys conversation & picks knock me out because first off I’m 70 & in southern oregon you didn’t get the latest like in the cities but I’m not anywhere close to the musicianship now days but friends use to tease me about having to show different parts in different genres but in your interview, one group I loved but know one I knew was aware of music that wasn’t on the radio but the band that I loved but no one had heard Giant and as I was watching your 200th I never knew who what Dan Huff really look like but I followed his name as a producer etc. but your reminiscing just about brought me to tears those parts you sampled not being a accomplished musician but I feel because the variety of band discussions which being 70 I’m not a 60’s only type I’ve like something out of all guitarist from George to joe to Steve m. Larry c. to Al d. to ritenour Eric J. On & on Mr. Beck ended up being all around player but thank Tom I’ve been with you since your 2nd or 3rd and your playing Tom has taken me because you are pretty much the epitome of what grabs me as a little bit of them all so hope my comment wasn’t to long your what I respect of musicians that don’t brag, action always speaks louder than words & less can mean more so you’ve got a senior citizen fan club

[@larryhall8748]

I’ve watched more than 200 because I watched a number of them twice,,,, thank you. You are the cool Uncle. Every family has one…

[@shaunk413]

Whenever you play I can just hear the drums, vocal over the top in my head…. I never get that when I play alone lol…. There’s a compliment in there somewhere. Lovin it!

[@rylieriley]

These videos are the highlight of my day.

[@clwheeler6954]

WOW!!! Uncle Larry, that was just SPECTACULAR - And a real nice axe too

[@DieselWeazel]

Love your channel. A year ago I had never heard of you but you’ve revolutionized my playing. Thanks

[@LovinMusic1965]

Love this. I've played since I was 15. Served my country for 32 years, once I realised I couldn't afford school, or live off bar pay on a band, lol. I now am divorced, have a service dog, quit playing after Iraq in 2007, and one day I pulled out the junk and plug in an amp with a guitar. I missed out on all the licks and tricks, and 90s copy cats, and now, I watch people enjoy the world, and talk about heroes or influences. I also now play alot again in a country band, and the music police still ask me why. I tell them that I can play this or that, but mostly I just want to stay in tune, and be heard over the drummer and steel player. I like things simple. So as all my bla bla may not seem relevant, you are! Your attitude is simple and you make people feel important by being you. I can't copy you, nor would I tell others to try, because that's not what you and some you deal with preach. Thanks for being 54 and I'm 58, lol, and I love your stuff here and over there, and wherever. It's been a tough life like many have, but music often is my therapy instead of other methods. Thanks

[@billkenner3365]

Been lurking long enough mainly because I can only repeat all the accolades you receive from your fans on this channel. As someone who grew up with Cream in High School and got to see their farewell tour and was a huge fan, I would have to agree with your assessment of their music. Clapton was searching for something, and he found it with Derek and the Dominoes. That band was the … Jim Gordon, Carl Radle and Bobby Whitlock … Huge fan of The Allman Brothers too… But Lynyrd Skynyrd was just so much more… took me a while to get it. Keep up the good work!

[@scottshand8559]

I've watched a bunch Uncle Larry and this intro is fucking amazing!

[@espana2172]

The ease with which you play is downright frightening. Way over 10000 hours of prac. more like 1000000. You put out great stuff on every video, astounding, thanks so much.

[@tomneily9506]

Thanks Tom love your playing stories Tunes the whole bag love Mr trapp to ive llearned a lot just trying to retain it all Thanks again god bless brother

[@mojogaucho]

Wow! What a kitchen concert! And it's just one man and his guitar. I can't thank Rhett Shull enough for recommending your channel back when we were in Lockdown. Wail on Uncle Larry!

[@twinlens]

200! Damn Uncle Larry, this is getting serious! Sincere thanks and love for what you do, my brother.

[@user-nx3ub1eh3l]

30secs in and already put my stank face on…might be TBs best opening riff ever !!

[@JGsBBQ]

This Channel makes me happy. Plain and damn simple 😁.

[@DreaNEO]

Awesome! I have my Firebird in my lap practicing Uncle Larry style Chord voicings!!! Love you UL. THANKS BUK!!!

[@johngoodrich3536]

Thanks for the information on Firebirds. I never knew that. Brass nut would be a good song title.

[@pitkon6147]

Russian blogger Gleb Oleinik advised watching Tom Bukovac. Here I am, subscribed and watch every issue of yours with pleasure. You are strong! I'm waiting for the 200th.

[@herbschwertz4733]

Hell yeah Tom… after playing at the Diamond BBQ Tavern last weekend till 2am… with throngs of followers / people eating …Rock and Roll 10-2 … tear down ….then losing an hour driving back to Illinois from Indiana … Love to hear how the big boys do it…. Never gets old… Thanks Bro

[@tomaszblazejowski735]

I bought NOBELS ODR 1 today, It's a great guitar effect

[@33shoobs]

Tom this may be some of your most inspired playing in a while. Can definitely tell you had been enjoying making music with friends. Love it!

[@stringlocker]

Another badass Jam.

[@guyfawkes7977]

Congrats on 1 before 200 Tommy...looking forward to the 1 after 909 Cheers

[@Lonnie.Macs.Garage]

Dayum love this channel brother! I got my Ziggy poster today and it hit me what you could do for the poor masses like me that just fell in love with you man. Maybe give away a secret or two that no body knows about all the cool stuff on this poster! It's bad ass brother!! getting a frame for my wall in the studio!

[@demoforcl]

Awesome Firebird, awesome tone, awesome playing. Yeah, the original Thunderbird basses got the even numbers. II for the single pickup model and IV for the two pickup.

[@belo1971]

Here since number 1 video !!!! French fan here 🇫🇷🎸🥰

[@toddpowers5373]

Thought I’d best hit the VCB bin at V199 so all the new kids will recognize me as an early adopter, ha. Single handedly redefining “the ultimate in human performance”, cheers Tom, no idea how you accomplish all you do, but I’m damn thankful to you for it. Keeping shit real is just a matter of keeping shit real, so PLEASE, just keep keeping shit real.

[@vpovince1001]

Damn, Uncle Larry is just ripping it up! As a recovering thrash and speed metal player and fan, I would love to hear your playing with a massive metal tone !! Man would that be an absolute blast!!

[@justinshew40]

I would give anything to be 10% as good as you at guitar!! Larry you are one of the best guitar players I’ve ever heard. I would pay $150 for an hour lesson from you. Your phrasing and rhythm is second to none!

[@TheDarinAmes]

Hey Buko. Wishing you a sincere Congratulations on 200 amazing episodes! Back in the Carona Days, I knew I was seeing something special but as HomeSkoolin evolved it became obvious that “If you build it, they will come.” We’ll, you sure as shit built in and people are still coming. Here’s to the next 200! Your pal in Boston, Darin

[@glenmartin216]

My favourite uncle. Most fun. Always a pleasure watching you work and very thankful for what you shared with-us. Cheers man.

[@chamber32doors]

Congrats on 80k... next stop 100k!

[@ZPDSurvival]

Awesome.

[@stauffrt2]

Something about your firebird playing always grabs the ear. Nice to see some love for the firebird by the best studio guy on earth.

[@johndodson4527]

Haaa funny stuff .love the up n downs.real life stuff .no bullshit channel .

[@josephcapra8484]

My favorite colorful vintage guitar term is "The Top Buster Adjustor" ( L-5 tailpiece tension adjustment that splits the carved top at the center seam when you crank it down)

[@scottpeterson9609]

I advanced the clock in my Toyota one hour this morning for daylight savings time. Didn't fuck it up, got it right the first time. All is right with my little world.......... Thanks Tom for all you do, yes, the best thing going on the internet as far as I am concerned.

[@onewiththings]

Yeah, the variety is great.

[@26ruben1]

Once again, thanks for the knowledge ... I had no idea about how (or why) Gibson numbered their Firebird models. ... Homeskoolin always "learns" me something!

[@MichaelGrecoGuitar]

Another awesome hang with uncle Larry! Thanks!

[@larrystephens2171]

this channel is getting me through a very rough patch. i play along with the loops. listen to advice. drool over the guitars. get to dream. its the inspiration i need . the friend late at night when i am feeling most alone.

[@larrystephens2171]

@@teddyboy9116 thanks for the concern. I run a painting company. I am out all the time. Had a break up with the old lady. I’m doing fine I just enjoy the comfort of playing guitar when I have to get up for work in the morning.

[@501chorusecho]

@@larrystephens2171 larry...have you ever heard the old saying "NEVER take advice from a person who doesn't like Phil Collins"?

[@brianwood7237]

Whatever episode 200 brings I can't hardly wait✌️

[@CliffMcCauley]

Uncle Larry! I’ve heard/heard about you for years through the musician grapevine. When the lockdowns started, I was teaching guitar remotely from my home office down here in central TX, frankly kinda depressed and uninspired. I watched your first “Corona Lessons” upload and had no idea that these videos and your insights would become such friendly presence and wellspring of inspiration. Even inspired me to pony up for a 64 SG standard “chopper” a few years back, and get more serious about my harmonic knowledge and chord voicings. Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge and continuing to find time to upload, even post-lockdowns.

[@johowohoj]

Some great guitar face there at the close of the show!!!

[@sofakingstv]

Guitar Hero!! ..Love you Uncle Larry. Got to meet you at last years guitar show in Franklin. Hope to see you there again in a couple weeks. Oh, “Stop Tailpiece” ..my contribution to song titles.

[@joshporter08]

I changed the battery in my 2007 Honda Accord and now my radio no longer works...and the clock too. Uncle Larry, I've only driven a Mercedes once... and I honestly feel like my Honda is comparable to my American Standard Telecaster... and the Mercedes was like a custom shop Gibson. Anyway dude, thanks for inspiring me to work harder at guitar. I've been playing for 25 years and still learning...and more from you than any other teacher I've had. Greetings from Alabama

[@kevinomalley558]

Fellow Clevelander here. You are raw dude. I love it!

[@stevekoves9807]

Hey Tom, my 200 episode print arrived today!

[@deanoguitarguy2171]

Uncle Larry, you’re a constant inspiration to try to improve. 👍🏻😎

[@markedwards4241]

I have always had a soft spot for the reverse firebird. Never actually owned one but I always thought they looked very cool. Sounds fantastic too, especially in your hands Tom.

[@TaylorSchlupp]

Best Guitar channel out there. So real. Scripted videos get old quick. Thanks for all the wisdom, Uncle Larry 🙌🏻

[@hubbaone1]

Love the Firebird and Playing!!

[@kindcorner1787]

This is my jam since my buddy turned me on to your channel. I want to thankyou for the way you share guitar with us. Very personal and authentic its a rarity today. Rock on my friend and stay well!

[@dustinrieseberg8707]

That firebird sounds incredible. I always get excited when i see this thing in the thumbnail.

[@jeffgerndt2813]

I love your tasteful playing. Perfect use of a good 🔥 burn

[@jswear2077]

Thank you, man, for your humor, honesty, wisdom, and for sharing your inspirational stories and skills. Also, thanks to you, I just bought a Firebird. Dammit, man!

[@sametsean]

Amazing playing! Haven’t even made it past the opening song and I have to comment!

[@ericdincauze3984]

It definitely isn't "crazy or surreal" that this turned into something, I agree with the comment you just read, the best of it all, cable, KZbin, streaming... all of it! You are a straight shooting, over the top talented, incredibly humble, generous man and we all see this in you. The fact that you are willing to take us along with you on your adventures and share your life lessons with us is such a huge gift! Thank you from the very bottom of my heart!

[@hank987]

Anytime you mention Ace Frehley, it warms my heart...that solo is awesome!

[@jma7515]

Thanks for the show Tom. Glad to be in this "kitchens Lonely Old Guys Club". Hope success doesn't go to your head. All the best mate.

[@tombstoneslim7070]

As if that first jam wasn’t awesome enough…I kept waiting for Paul Rogers to come busting out of the refrigerator and screaming over the top of that jam…dig it man!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@joshellyson]

Hi Tom, our compatriot @slgam absolutely says it all so perfectly. You and your channel is such of bright spot of genuine and real conversation about music and life (as if there is a difference). Can't ever say thanks enough.

[@17colosal]

Tom, I love the way you keep making your jams interesting by unexpected chord changes or changing dynamics or moving bass lines on top. You are a real genius. It sounds awesome always. Greetings from Argentina

[@brucebakken5687]

That is such a sweet and tasty jam.. and closing with your wicked chords exercise was epic! Loving this more and more...

[@INDYRYDER02]

Ha! Just saw the Mosrite history video today on 5 watt world. Heard some great vintage guitar term song names! “Mistake plate” and “Duck foot tuners” 😂

[@dusty_dustbin_basementjamh4827]

Thanks for sharing your compositions! Inspiring stuff, expertly performed and no wonder you have developed your audience. You are one prolific dude. Thanks again!

[@ry.albert]

bukovac is simply the best! thanks so much for all that you do.

[@jimco97]

Thanks Tom love your channel (Otis Gibbs is the other one the wife and I watch, loved you being on there also). Love it when you take the odd road trip to the studio or around music stores

[@partrickstowman8039]

Exceptionally great pickin and musings today!! And great chord outro! Thanks again

[@jeremyhickersonsalem]

I mean Dylan won the freakin' Nobel prize and fully deserved it -- one of the all time great songwriters, who has reinvented his sound several times against the wishes of his audience and persisted until they started loving it. Hard for me to imagine someone picking Dylan as the music they hate.

[@johnbales1700]

The idea for an album of songs with titles based on vintage guitar terminology is flippin' brilliant -- you guys should totally do it, or at least incorporate it into a project.

[@riggioguitars]

What a fun piece of music at the "front" of this...I can tell that you hear whole orchestrations in your head

[@BobEstremera]

You are definitely old skool when you refer to ending a KZbin video as, "hanging up". Just one of the reasons this channel is so loved.

[@JonHusiar]

YEAH!! THAT’S THE JAM!! 🔥❤️🎸🍻

[@SeeCSeesCC]

❤tones that inspire us young man. Keep up the great work. Cold, gray Westport Oregon here!

[@ericsfc1ea.16]

You was definitely feelin those sweet licks tonight, thanks 4 sharing w/ us old skoolers!

[@bootleggerrosey]

What's great is I discovered you and Guthrie independently several years ago and found you both inspiring (and still do), but in completely different stylistic ways. When I want rock and riffin', Uncle Lar always has something to offer. Guthrie has that bluesy Americana thing that always make me wanna grab my tele. Y'alls jam at Bret Papa's was great stuff (and the Oz Noy thing too, damn!), but I can't wait to hear what two masters of melodic playing lay down at the record.

[@vbros7]

CAN NOT WAIT for the album Tom. I have completely worn out both copies (autographed and not) of Plexi Soul so I'm really looking forward to it.. You and Guthrie just meld together so well!

[@gawilliamsmusic]

made my laugh out loud with some of those vintage inspired song titles - gotta say already thought of 'sonic blue' as a title but some of those others 'witch hats' - still smiling - think my brain's gonna be mulling over those in my quiet moments - thanks uncle larry

[@tommyraper3895]

Ready for it, Little Tommy! You and GT together, I can only imagine the creativity!

[@DNFADV]

Flame throwing Hard Rock! Thanks!