Homeskoolin’ Volume 297, Tom Bukovac, “Bench Bum”

Uncle Larry breathes some new life into an exhausted old 69 custom.
I have had lots of inquiries about the "pile of plexi"...i'm going to start off by trying to sell the entire collection at once...35K for all 7 pieces. if you study the market on plexi's with original transformers you will clearly see that is a very fair price. I know that people who are card carrying members of the old marshall cult like to buy things in collections so i am starting there. local pickup only of course...no shipping. i would also consider a trade for a dead original slab board 59 or 60 two tone tele custom...and of course any no excuses pre 1965 es-335

[@tengilshadow4869]

Hey Larry, just what in your opinion has to take place in music to make it edgy and dangerous again?!? Drugs, satanism, murder, mental instability, even genre crossing, have already been done. What will be the next thing?

[@501chorusecho]

someone will come along who doesn't even OWN a cellphone and has NEVER been on instagram....that would be more edgy in todays world than anything you mentioned here

[@tengilshadow4869]

Wow, that is a tough one I guess. Those things have kidnapped the whole industry and seems to have us all by the ballz nowadays, so yes, that would be major step outside the system. BTW, want to thank you for a brilliant show. And just for the sake of it: YESSONGS is the best live album ever released! Which live album is your no1?

[@501chorusecho]

@@tengilshadow4869thanks bro The best live album in rock history is 1980 Ian Hunter welcome to the club

[@stringlocker]

For me the three game changers were Chuck Berry Jimi Hendrix Eddie Van Halen still waiting for the next one. That thought was about individual guitar players not bands

[@tengilshadow4869]

@@501chorusecho Good call! I used to listen to Ian Hunter alot, mainly Mott the Hoople, back in the 1900s. Gotta love his vocal style, he's like an ancient storyteller, a rhapsode or proclaimer, if you like!

[@WadePenney]

I just realized.. In the amount of time I spent watching Uncle Larry change strings, I could have changed my strings.

[@rogertinker1813]

Oh man that is so true...I love it

[@henryb160]

John Holmes of the guitar always needs a Big Muff.

[@brettliebermanmusic]

I would have suggested a Swollen Pickle pedal 😂

[@henryb160]

@@jsoundshare Even Bach left some hair on the G string.

[@brianwood7237]

😂

[@bazilbrushrocks]

Thank you Brett for letting Tom use your high speed internet!

[@brettlevine5853]

👍

[@johnburgum]

You'll be remembered for your big swingin' licks! I'll show myself out.

[@462rob]

"The John Holmes of guitar!"🤣

[@bamgrok]

lol !!!! Classic !!!😂

[@GuitarGeorge55]

"Turn knobs til shit sounds right" --- words to live by

[@stringlocker]

Even if school was closed my father would still drop me off. Just me and the janitor

[@SeeCSeesCC]

String. You got the world on one. This comment is good.

[@a.m.phaneuf6164]

Funny

[@joebill663]

He has risen with a funnier bone

[@stringlocker]

@@jsoundshare he wanted to make sure I got there

[@Seastone84]

@@joebill663he has rosin

[@dougiemanross]

“Don’t fight with anything, just get rid of it!” Words to live by.

[@raoul_duke7253]

Watching a man’s string changing ritual is oddly personal.

[@sangertx9077]

Gotta tell you…these “bench” videos are some of my favorite. Probably the closest I’ll ever get to being able to hang with my favorite guitar player on the planet!!!! 👍👍👍

[@michaelnc4450]

"Sometimes I just turn the knobs 'til it sounds right" You crack me up... Thanks for the hang! 😎👍

[@dlmyrs]

I hope I’m not the only person here that enjoys watching Tom Bukovac change guitar strings. The chatting is great too. And AI is the death knell for writers…can’t believe they’re using it.

[@johnnybicksatsixrichards505]

“There are more guitars than there are women.” -Uncle Larry

[@supermotorcat]

Could listen to this feller, not only play, but talk for hours. Funny stuff.

[@beneast4006]

Years ago I had the opportunity to play The Who´s Tommy Musical in Germany, changing strings before every show. If I not, a string would break coz I was picking real hard to sound like Pete Townsend. Thx 4 the pushing trick! 🙂

[@kennylynch9317]

I like that Uncle Larry delivers on his promises

[@dbrad66]

Watched every episode since day one. First time watching with my teen daughter only to lol at the John Holmes reference 😂..

[@mikedr1549]

It always cracks me up when you're going to "hang up" on a KZbin video. Keep being you Tom!

[@nicholaswoolfenden5254]

Closing schools for nothing is common unfortunately. Anything goes these days. Great vid Tom, I love these bench videos. Thank you.

[@GeorgeFN]

I immediately went to Reverb to see some '69 LPCs. Had the black beauty bug for a while now but my taste keeps getting more expensive! 🤣

[@DreaNEO]

THANKS BUK!!!

[@Frettedchaos]

These bench videos are the best! ❤

[@virgilbprince]

this format is dope, love these bench vids

[@guitareveryone]

Thanks for the video Uncle Larry and Brett for providing the upload speed!

[@chrisjudge1120]

The John Holmes of Guitar has shimmed nuts before. Like that even needs to be said.

[@lexist7]

When the John Holmes of guitar says he shimmed nuts before, I believe him. No wonder he uses the No Balls overdrive.

[@RICO_SUAVE21]

Oh my goodness those Marshalls!!! Spectacular 🤩

[@MichaelAntus]

Always interesting, never boring. Happy Trails Uncle Larry...

[@rdw5150]

Classic John Holmes of guitars.........!!!!!!! Must be your big hands. SMILE!

[@JanRog]

John Holmes, the man with most pick ups and a baritone neck.

[@kevinafflack]

I’ll take all the extended setup vids you can make! These little tips make such a difference and you just can’t find that intel anywhere. Thx!

[@brianolson_music]

One of the best videos ever. I like the overhead view, especially when you were playing. That’s the best view to see what your left hand is playing for me. That was cool. I like the string changing vids👍

[@davidharder7512]

I absolutely LOVE these videos!! I feel like I'm getting to hang out with Uncle Larry. So dang cool! MORE!! MORE!! MORE!! The longer, the better!

[@strings31]

Starting at the “just get rid of if ..” rant has been one of my favorite moments with Uncle Larry. Thanks.

[@Austin18025]

Larry you are way more special than .028. 100% my favorite guitar player. I so appreciate your content and always happy when I see a new video. Thanks so much!

[@frankgtrucks200]

John Holmes would never puncture himself.....but he could....

[@jimmyfrombrooklyn8550]

When I finally change strings it’s like meeting the guitar all over again. I go over the entire guitar and get excited about what brought me to that guitar in the 1st place. Congrats on almost 300 episodes and 100K subs. Proud to be there at ground zero. Always endlessly entertaining- thanks bro

[@seanporter4399]

Holy Shit, Uncle Larry is Mortal!!! He is Human!! Love You Man and All You Do!!!

[@skeenj]

"Tommy Wad"! LOL Another great video!

[@briangriggs-fv8pv]

Love the patina on that thing!

[@user-zg3qh1ed5t]

I love you because you pay so much infamous to your children.Your kids keep us alive.

[@user-ye2gr6ut7f]

The John Holmes crack totally busted me up! Thanks Unk!

[@gchros9292]

I hope that rag was a Gildan shirt 🤣

[@501chorusecho]

Of course it is

[@alexbostelle287]

Larry's homeschooling streak up there with DiMaggio's 56 , Miami's perfect season, Tiger's consecutive #1 in the world

[@theelectricvoyage]

So glad I am here man, "I don't do settings it's how it feels" cheers Tom.

[@cpost1558]

Uncle Larry, John Holmes of guitar, YOU are a force to be reckoned with. "I want a garish, 30 pound, abalone infused 12 string acoustic."

[@texpig13]

Big Johnny Holmes! I love it!

[@gregmock6808]

man the binding on that guitar has aged to lemon yellow! It's awesome. I played that exact same style Les Paul all through the 70s and sold it to a good friend who still has it...one I should have never let go but I needed a strat at the time.fond memories. Thanks for the setup tips Tom. Learned some cool stuff!

[@toddflowers8052]

Thanks for the "crease" tip !! 👌🏻

[@GraemeCampbellMusic]

I live in Scotland. There has to be a blizzard or a storm of apocalyptic proportions for them to close the schools. And regardless there will always be someone walking around in a t-shirt 😂

[@MontyCantsin5]

And shorts.

[@ShaneMcCrae]

Same here in Canada. 20 below and a foot of snow is not an excusable reason to stay home. lol

[@tomcoryell]

@@ShaneMcCraeSame in the Mountain West of the USA.

[@nortin1o]

I been here since the garage . the fact you keep makeing these must be some kind of therapy for yourself. I am your demographic. my own therapy continues with you brother please don't stop .

[@billyweeksrealsmallclosetm8484]

again uncle...you crack me up.

[@ccaputa]

You are the John Holmes of guitar because you always deliver the money shot.😉

[@davepark1827]

a 50's era black les paul custom with gold appointments is my dream guitar, I'll probably have to settle for a new one because of price but I'd be ok with that. you have an awesome guitar collection Tom.

[@tadmorrison]

I played an original Lemon Grove Taylor 12 recently. The thing is light as a feather, sweet and loud. A pleasure to play

[@johnmundt7834]

Jim Nantz and Uncle Larry, hello friends

[@turbozayas]

The Johnny Wadd of guitar! You are priceless dude

[@davidsummerville351]

I'm so glad you jabbed yourself, I do it every time I change strings, now I don't feel so bad. 😜😎🤓

[@calwells5612]

"Gorefest." LOL. Uncle Larry's Comedy Hour, and I'm here for all of it!

[@Damdochax]

Hey Tom, I love the old videos you don’t have to. Wow us with any bullshit. Keep it real buddy. Love you.

[@chrisquinn9104]

There’s a Holmes movie. Where a woman (Georgina Spelvin because you wanted to know) asks Johnny Wadd for some identification. “Let me show you my “ID.” Was Holmes response, then he closed the deal Larry Style

[@kathywilsonofficial]

As a singer / songwriter on my 9th song book organically, I feel the use of AI is like athletes using steroids. I love the boxing pic! Thank you Tom! ❤

[@lazyboyandtherockers8050]

Damn, that binging is glowing!!!

[@timtime9167]

Love the thumbnail.

[@markhaskinsmusic7637]

Hey Tom, so I just stumbled into the past and landed on Homeskoolin’ Volume 11. What a blast! “The Power of the 5 Minor.” First of all, what a refreshing refresher (is that redundant?). You took us back to your garage where we first met in class, and despite moving to the kitchen, you have kept that down to earthy persona that I still love and enjoy! Just wanted to say thanks for still doing this and thanks for keeping this down to earth and practical for the rest of us mere mortals. And thanks for greatly improving my wardrobe! I get comments on my Homeskoolin’ sports wear and I always take a minute to tell those that ask, about your channel. I hope it helps them and helps you grow your channel. You are a sweet, kind force of nature! 🎶 Peace.

[@501chorusecho]

Thank you bro that is very sweet

[@scottpeterson9609]

This may sound odd but I listen to "The Power of the 5 Minor" every day on my way to work. I find it very calming, the Plexi Soul CD has been in my car player for a long, long time. I'll probably change it out when "In Stereo" comes around............

[@benallmark9671]

I'm no big shot singer song writer but you've inspired me to write some songs of truth and facts about how we're all being played like pawns.

[@gado6438]

Glad to see you're using protection Mr. Holmes.

[@56ackbar]

You can definitely hang with the big boys!

[@lucillenelson4593]

Hi uncle Larry ,👍 it's cool looking at you from the ceiling down lol by the way, nice shoes, you crack me up

[@jasoncarlson7867]

Playing my LP Custom while watching your video. It's a new one, which I know you're not a fan of, but it is by far the best guitar I own. Just picked it up this year after dreaming about it for years.

[@benallmark9671]

Who cares what anybody else thinks. I wish I could get my hands on a nice used one. I bet its awesome , enjoy it brother.

[@delv2473]

I often wondered the same thing. So many Guitar manufacturers churning out guitars everyday. You would think everyone in the world owned 3 guitars minimum.

[@seanzinger]

The yellowed binding on that is so sick!

[@Drtydeeds]

Hi Tom - thank you so much for all the quality content over the past few years now, always look forward to how you'll elucidate musical mysteries to us. I was just wondering if you've ever tried .Strandberg* guitars (or any other headstock-less guitars) and if so what you feelings on them were - and more to that point what you thought of their (.Strandberg*) unique neck shape/design. Thanks man.

[@sevenpoundsalad3878]

A toy trolley should take us from the kitchen to the workbench. give it a theme song.

[@Sammywhat]

HAHA!! With a box car carrying Yeungling's as precious cargo. "Hello Friends!" 😂😂

[@mikewren7532]

😂 The John Holmes of guitar players! Remember that comment from a gal asking if guitar players are more “well hung” than others? We finally got the answer!

[@maxratliff9284]

lol too hilarious Mr Holmes!

[@daveharrison3655]

It's pretty simple Homie......great honest content. Regards from Cincinnati.

[@jamfactory4119]

I yet contend that rock 'n' roll shall never die...lol

[@terrycoatney2555]

Ohhh, Uncle Larry, love that custom. My dream guitar. Lol but way out of my means. I just picked up a Dr Z Maz 8, used from GC, second time I plugged into it, no sound and smoke billowing out of it fir 5 minutes after I unplugged it. Lol keep it up brother, love the content.

[@501chorusecho]

the vox pacemaker is sold, but i've had lots of inquiries about the "pile of plexi"...i'm going to start off by trying to sell the entire collection at once...35K for all 7 pieces. if you study the market on plexi's with original transformers you will clearly see that is a very fair price. I know that people who are card carrying members of the old marshall cult like to buy things in collections so i am starting there. local pickup only of course...no shipping. i would also consider a trade for a dead original slab board 59 or 60 two tone tele custom...and of course any no excuses pre 1965 es-335

[@stringlocker]

All those Marshalls for one Telecaster. This is a different level.

[@joshellyson]

Hey, Uncle Larry, these "shop talks" may be one of my favorite episodes. It is so cool to just hang in the shop with you. So much here i would love to say, but i know it would be too much....AI, oh god, save us is all i can say. Where do all the crap guitars go? back of closets, attics....it would make a great remake of Hitchcocks "The Birds". I can see it now, all these crap guitars gathering and hovering waiting to unleash their wrath....All that sillyness aside, beyond your musical genious, your honest, real, genuine giving of your insights, knowledge and just yourself to a virtual family is a gift that should never be taken for granted....best gifts are hidden in that .028%.

[@ddw132]

Only 2 mins in, but I already have to correct you. You’re 99.72% special!

[@forester057]

That was a joke of a storm. Road it out in the camper while we were visiting (everything is a big deal in a camper). Got us all worked up for a little rain. Weather people phhhfff. Totally Nackered.

[@travelbydragonfly]

A 65 Deluxe Reverb was the first amp I ever bought. Got it used from a music store in Syracuse, NY for $120. Yes I'm that old. I did watch some of Guthrie at the Bitter End...holy crap that boy can pick it

[@ibaneztubescreamer]

100k subscribers is no joke. You are in the elite of KZbin royalty and that's kind of a big deal nowadays.

[@unclesamsniece2064]

Man I haven’t laughed that loud in quite some time! That was a great legacy hope for any man, I’m sure. Though it might be a bit scary for most gals, but us courageous ones would surely be willing to face that fear!🫣😳 Thanks for another good time, Uncle Larry!😉 Hella funny. Hahaha

[@MrGuitarDad]

Double upload! Lar ever have days where you feel your playing justs SUCKS? I’m struggling today. Super struggling 😅 these videos help! Thanks! Congrats on the 100K!

[@altbouch]

"The pain and indignity of changing strings… mostly the pain" Orville Davis - Hydra, Starz

[@johnsmith-ug5tp]

Looking at the camera, Hello friends always cracks me up🤣 Might become as big as Mr Rogers, would you be my neighbor? All you need is a happy intro theme song.🤣🤣🤣

[@GaryRosenberg-wl6zg]

I love just shooting the breeze around the work bench. 8) I was 72 years old last Thursday. It's funny all the stuff we pick up over the years. I can really relate to a lot of things Uncle L is talking about. Very often people don't cut nuts properly! That screws everything up! I usually cut a new one from a bone blank. Back cut it the way I like it, and make it all rounded and polished. People appreciate that, and the guitar plays much better/in tune! If you change strings a lot, and use the same ones, I buy them by the box. I use D'Addario 9-42 XL's, and buy the 25 set box for about $80, $3.20/set. They do all sizes and most kinds of D'Addario. The bigger on-line retailers have them, Guitar Center, Sweetwater I think etc. Raining hard here in W-NY! Peace --gary

[@kdavis63]

Oh yea knackered...

[@weneedcriticalthinking]

Great channel and humor when you least expect it.....John Holmes of guitar lol!!

[@LiveMusicCT]

Hey Uncle Larry, thanks for all of your words of wisdom! Maybe an accompanying video can be one where you take a guitar or 2 down to Glaser’s or Gruhn’s and have the luthiers translate what you feel into specs…. See what if any variances there are between different neck profiles, bridges etc. This would take what you call feel and translate it into something tangible we can then attempt to experience for ourselves…. Lots of ❤… (not in a weird way) enjoy your boys… I have 2 also + a girl… man boys are so much easier… count your blessings.🤘 see you on your next video.

[@rorycarpenter3372]

Love❤ your content period,you BP,GT,TP, JB WELCOME TO NERDVILLE to name a few. Oh love Marty S 2

[@rareform6747]

70,s Rock was Top 💫

[@rareform6747]

What ? @ssChorusecho

[@bradelee]

Uncle Larry, you’ve brought a lot of joy to this retired carpenter! Btw, I have a ‘68 super bass 100 and cannot imagine WHY you are considering dumping your plexis?? Why why why?

[@tinman4585]

I remember the blizzard of 78 I shoveled for 10 hours for $3.00. I saved it Dear mom gave me another 3.00 and I brought a ticket for Charlie Danials show at Pinecrest CC in Shelton Ct for $6.00 that summer 😊

[@nighalator]

Unc ✌🏻🎸🎶 wish I had a 8lb custom

[@lupcokotevski2907]

There is a 1980 Australian/New Zealand only James Taylor compilation album called Hello Old Friend.