Homeskoolin' Volume 240, Tom Bukovac, "The Naughty Triad"

Uncle Larry discusses a vast array of subjects in volume 240...everything from naughty triads to cookie dough....

[@jimmyfrombrooklyn8550]

I came here during Corona lessons for the resurrection of guitar in my life, I stick around for the wit that flies shrapnel from a hand grenade. Love that faux delay you do! Yet another stellar episode, thanks Tommy

[@501chorusecho]

hahaaaaaa...one of my all-time favorite comments....you are a doll jimmy

[@jimmyfrombrooklyn8550]

@@501chorusecho your one of my all time favorite plunkers

[@CerealDust-nStuff]

@@jimmyfrombrooklyn8550- Same here. After an injury (a drunk driver hit me while I was on my motorcycle) and so I almost gave up on Guitar, but Uncle Larry fixed that right quick.

[@jimmyfrombrooklyn8550]

@@CerealDust-nStuff there’s probably countless people that have been touched in a positive way by Tom’s videos. I hope you’ve made a complete recovery, ride safe and rock on!

[@mitcharney1]

Only the elite can come up with and execute melodies like this. We have been SCHOOLED! This belongs on an album.

[@jordanweethee2199]

skoold*

[@chrisvanderwalt790]

Totally. Well said!

[@misteranderson59]

Uncle Larry, thanks for introducing me to the Hermanos Gutierrez the other day. I started playing their albums during my Spanish classes this week...it actually has an amazing calming effect on high school students 🤘

[@501chorusecho]

man that is cool to hear

[@rdw5150]

agreed...... I watched a ton after the recommendation

[@MrFrogman54]

Same here, I passed them on to a friend who loved them as well!

[@billavonda1604]

Another new Hermanos fan here also!

[@paulkontz]

Hey Tom. You know, it would be fun for you to use that supercool 434 mailbox you got from Joe to pull questions from the VCB out of.

[@501chorusecho]

not a bad idea

[@jasonweidner3274]

That would be amazing

[@stringlocker]

I'm telling you we're getting closer to Soupy Sales. What could we get to come through that door behind you.

[@paulkontz]

@@stringlocker ok, true, it might be kinda campy. I just think that mailbox is cool.

[@stringlocker]

@@paulkontz I think you misunderstood me. I really dig the mailbox idea. And Soupy Sales is one of my heroes.

[@kimhalley8950]

Your channel is waaayyy above my abilities, but I still enjoy listening to you and every once in awhile I actually pick something up. I’ll keep plugging away at it. Your knowledge of the fretboard is amazing.

[@jonathanwilliams7307]

As others have said, your playing is way beyond my comprehension, but I watch every episode, because there's usually always some small nugget of information to take away, and collectively, it has all improved my playing. Thanks for that.

[@StevenRoby]

Uncle Larry, thank you for one of the most insightful episodes ever! All that, and a broken string? Makes for a perfect Homeskoolin’ episode. I totally agree about the whole "sex appeal" aspect of the guitar. Also, I just love those low string triad voicings. Broke out my favorite oldie and gave it a rip - magic! Thank you!

[@tonyz4292]

I would like to be able to get to the point with guitar where every time I pick it up I am able to completely zone everything else in the world out and do some inner exploration and not learn anyone else’s style but aspire to find my own style

[@501chorusecho]

THAT should be every guitar players goal…but sadly it often isn’t

[@johnbodine8381]

Doggy style¿?

[@robertcornelius7645]

@@501chorusecho Indeed. Every musician should aspire to that. Seems the best music comes from being in the moment. It’s a fleeting thing, but keep swinging the bat we must. A lowly hack such as myself, and I can still learn something from you dear ol Uncle Larry. Thanks, Best,

[@espana2172]

many are called, few are chosen

[@randymoore32]

Thanks Tom for the inspiring playing! Watching you makes me work on my dynamics, pick attack, etc.... You're on such higher level and it demonstrates what a lifetime of hard work can achieve! Every day I watch your videos, it puts me in a great mood!

[@501chorusecho]

thank you sir

[@jamesmaxwell5415]

Hey Tom, more on the "power of the mediocre guitar channels". Your riffs and ideas set us off on an inspired journey, they (other channels) take you to a place we have seen 1,000 times. People like you give us CONCEPTS to be interpreted and fit into our own styles. The other type of channel spoon-feeds DO THIS EXACT THING type riffs. As you said, both have their place.

[@wrightackle1]

Don't even own a guitar. I am here for the humor and the snippets of music. That opening piece was glorious! Your comments section is the best on KZbin. People are always suggesting other artists and I have run across some gems thanks to the VCB. I did have some nice guitars that were stolen in the 80's. I just threw in the towel at that point.

[@501chorusecho]

Hahaaa…right on man. The comment section is pretty dope around here I must admit

[@dougjones4538]

Loved that comment, "He likes to talk, more than he likes to work." Classic remark!

[@chefjeff50]

Great progression. Instantly creates a mood and evokes an emotional response. Your technique and choice of notes is as always impeccable.

[@chefjeff50]

As the son of a shopping mall developer, I share your mallophobia. 😊

[@jamestottle3199]

Always played like this. I know very little about theory I just stumbled upon these one day and never looked back

[@glennmartin4232]

Uncle these awesome chord progressions are like orchestral symphonies. There’s so much harmony and melody. Amazing.

[@pcas9]

If I was 10% as cool as Tom is... I would go around recooling people's warm beverages with my index finger.

[@dannyriccardo-kornpet4599]

@user-ew6sr1jm3ySounds like you lost your sense of humor in a warm glass of Kool Aid - let Tom use his index finger to cool it off for you.

[@StanleyCullerEsq.]

@user-ew6sr1jm3yOh, buddy… Son, please tell me that a tiny part of you recognizes that your comment wasn’t a reply to what he’d written, but an attempt to shoehorn in the anger and dialog that must run through your head 24/7. He could have written “Gee, Labrador puppies are sure cute.” And you still would have seethed. Hope you find a little peace in your world.

[@billavonda1604]

​@@StanleyCullerEsq.thanks... I was wondering if it was just me that thought that reply was a complete disconnected rambling

[@dwaynejessome1728]

@user-ew6sr1jm3y wrong schoolhouse - no politics & no religion here and you're welcome - otherwise get to steppn'

[@501chorusecho]

@user-ew6sr1jm3yplease go away numbnuts

[@deadtothewxrld]

16:00 it's also an algorithm thing, specifically for KZbin. It rewards entertainers and people who cater to it, and it's incredibly difficult to build a channel otherwise. Which just goes to show how amazing Tom is at what he does- he's so frickin good that he doesn't even need the algorithm to be one of really popular music channels on here.

[@sethdad9992]

100% the sex appeal. I cant walk by my 70's strat without picking it up...rest are take or leave. Thank you for putting words to my addiction..

[@thomasstackhouse8778]

Uncle Larry, love the way you use your right hand, beautiful stuff. By the way, as a hand surgeon, I have noticed that your ability to adduct your small finger of your left hand (ie move your small finger away from your ring finger) seems to exceed that of us normal humans. Most likely due to your years of hard work on your instrument. Thanks for all of your musical nuggets.

[@MichaelAntus]

Personally speaking, I've always tried to be the 'Best'. Playing obsessively, searching for the coolest tricks, and applying them to my Trade. My reward, forty eight years being able to make a living with a Guitar. Am I better than someone down the street? I don't care anymore. As Long as I'm better than I was yesterday. It has been my pleasure to be Humbled by you Tom. And reminded that I still have mountains to climb, and Music to make. Thanks Uncle Larry...

[@jeffmmal]

beautiful playing. and that bridge PU is magic.

[@markmcnamara4322]

please don't ever shutup tom. what you say has equal value to what you show the homeskoolers when you play/teach/show. its all so good to see and hear. thank you tom.

[@raoul_duke7253]

Ive been playing almost 40 years now…I was that ‘bar band’ guitarist for many years in my youth… These days I play for fun, do some cover band stuff, some sit-ins for local studios. Im not 1/10th the player that Uncle Larry is… Never have been, never will be… But I have also NEVER once been ‘ok’ with my skill/ability on guitar… The day I am I’ll quit. I can always be better, always learn more, always try something new. I’m just as in love with and interested in figuring out these slabs of wood and strings today, as I was when l l picked up my first guitar at 10 years old. I watch Larry bc he inspires me, he makes me a better player and he’s funny as hell.

[@hollylewis5302]

The white and gold Gretsch is my fav guitar of yours. It reminds me of an expensive piece of jewelry.

[@JamesWilliams-rf9gv]

Hey Tom, I just now realized why I drifted away from similar KZbin videos and now watch all of your videos. For being an incredible musician and player, your a regular guy…and although confident, your not arrogant. The fact the you compliment so many other musicians is great. Your kind of like…the guitar player equivalent of a crazy good looking female who acts as if she doesn’t know how good looking she is.

[@liontone]

Hi Tom, Guitar has always been a thoroughly personal journey for me - and I’ve had the pleasure of playing with some heavy cats, and teaching some future heavy cats (incl Nashville touring players), and have been blessed to make a living off it. I love watching masters of their craft…and feel lucky to be able to understand it, distill it, and pass it on to others. I don’t know where I fall on the spectrum (I would say lifelong searcher/student), but I’m super grateful that the universe sent a guitar my way, as a kid. And I’m really grateful for YOUR videos Tom!

[@Scott-Dub]

Love the intro! Conjures up Jim Messina’s Angry Eyes intro, which I thought was the coolest thing ever in 1975. Speaking of conjuring, I was nudged to go down memory lane with 10cc - and share with my grandsons.

[@Nozmo_King_NJ]

Hey Larry .. Thanks to you (and a few other Nashville guys I follow like GT and Jack Ruch) I'm starting to REALLY improve my overall comprehension of the fretboard and how it all ties together musically. It's like re-discovering fire !!

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

That "some dude" is me lol. I'm glad you enjoyed my 60 TV Les Paul Special so much! If I ever decide to sell it, you have first dibs! I don't think I will sell though haha but I suppose never say never. Fun hang the other night. Great video + playing as always!!

[@heres_johnny9151]

Congrats on the 240th episode Uncle Larry. Just keeps getting better. Thank you for sticking with the "class".

[@johnhiggins6800]

Well hall Uncle Larry, that was insanely beautiful. How you used the tremolo bar for the "up-bends" was crazy cool! Your chord voicings are always incredible.

[@lpjbird]

Don’t know what I like better your playing or the faces you make…😜 Your explanation on guitar playing/chess was spot on…I watch you , Tim Pierce & Guthrie Trapp knowing I’ll never achieve even close to that level…but enjoy watching you guys.

[@lofideltaguitars8484]

Y. A. Tittle was a rough mamma jamma. Imagine what the other guy looked like! 😳 Great video Tom as always. The things we learn at Homeskoolin’..we’re a lucky bunch. ❤️

[@therealthomasbraam]

Got an natural 65 hummingbird that was in the store just 1 hour before i came in with my dad. When it came out of the case. We said wow in stereo. It sounded huge. We splitted the bill and i payed him back later. Meant to be type of thing. It just tells storys when you play it. A memory i never forget and my favorite guitar ever since. Plus the neck isnt as skinny as most of em.

[@gregmock6808]

In the guitar level world I'm probably the equivalent of a viola player in an orchestra sawing away on quarter notes while a guy like you Tom is Itshak Perlman dazzling the world. I'm content in that support role. Never needed to be the best guitarist anywhere I guess. Guitar to me is one of the few things in life that is constantly challenging

[@lngsrp4612]

A song that clearly uses the "Naughty Triad" is "Faded Love" by PreThing. Glad to hear it has a name :-)

[@cliftonwright7081]

I’m happy with my little channel, I like being able to talk to every single person that comments on my stuff and wish them a good day. Your channel is one of the very very few I’ll watch every episode of and it’s right in the sweet spot of being very viable if you’re monetized without consuming your life to compete in the video editing wars with the Adobe certified crazy people.

[@TheFeelButton]

If it don't inspire I ain't a buyer! Cheers Tom!!

[@DreaNEO]

As always, great lesson, wisdom and perspective. Perfect comparison of the chess and guitar players/channels. THANK BUK!!!

[@MdriscollIRR]

Hey Tom, that Dm voicing has been my secret sauce for years. Love it. You are the man.

[@JJPsyc]

The world is a better place with Uncle Larry in it.

[@timothyjohnson9739]

Such a perfect explaination of why people don't want to 'go all the way' in committing to something... I fell in love with horses at age 33, and drove myself to learn everything I could about riding, maintenance, care, health, diet, training, etc. Most people just don't want or can't afford the commitment to becoming a 'master' of something. It takes a special desire. It's why I love this channel. I did take on a few clients to 'train' their horses, which was a joke. The horses weren't the ones who needed the training; they rise to the best player in the room, or they sink to the lowest common denominator. Needless to say, I quit training horses for other people, because they had no interest in learning for themselves what it takes to excel. Luv ya, Tommy!

[@youngager]

Tom, what you are talking about is just as important as what you show is playing. No BS, or hype, just straight talk from an experienced successful player. Thank you!

[@lornebaron2265]

These videos where you support those beautiful crazy melodies with subtle bass notes that have their own natural timing are truly brilliant. It just blows my away how you can have such precision on a guitar playing that clean with nothing else behind you.

[@bongoslade1542]

soooo beautiful Tom - Thanx a lot

[@BubSands]

Sheboygan is a really tough scene man. Some of the best. 😂

[@jamesmatheny4358]

Been trying to Crack that scene for years

[@bezzarguy]

Man I could listen to this cat talk all day.

[@benbush1227]

The explanation over subscriptions well said, I appreciate those channels for the ride, my desire and love for music on the guitar and where to find the deep jewels of the soulish verbal tones that reach true depth of sound and statement brings me to this place where there is no division between the instrument and the player, you sir are the evidence of where so many are trying to reach, and it’s more than just learning a song , it’s becoming one with the instrument and a language evolving and a feeling permeating the atmosphere. Thank you for the channel, it’s really an honor to watch. I am constantly reminded of the long journey you have endured and the time and sacrifice made, and the exposure to people and places and the world of music you have walked in, really something.

[@littlezephead]

You, Kenny Wayne and Mike Wanchic killed it tonight at Farm Aid👍🏻👍🏻 what a great line up tonight. Will 90 yo and Bob 82!!! Amazing!

[@zziemka]

what a great guitar artistry - it`s a shame that didn`t know you earlier...

[@tomcarl8021]

My dad had season tickets for the NY Giants from 1957 until his death in 2007. He died in March of 2007 and didn't get to see them win the Super Bowl that year. He would have seen YA Tittle play in person every home game, and his personal hero was Frank Gifford.

[@TonyClarkGuitar]

Hey Tom. I’m one of those bar band guys and I agree 1000% except for one thing. A lot of those channels with lots of subscribers all have high production values. Nice cameras and record all the guitar parts through a DAW or whatever. I watch very few of those channels. I watch your channel more than anything because of what I learn from you and the guys you talk to. For me I don’t need all the great video and audio. I honestly think that has something to do with the number of subscribers but I could be wrong.

[@shaunheaney2267]

Hi Tom really appreciate your videos and from a guitar player of 45 years you are proof theres so much more to learn !

[@michaelgregory2231]

Amen to hating the shopping malls. I lived in Nashville for 20 years and went to 100 Oaks mall once, Rivergate mall once, Hickory Hollow mall once, Bellevue mall once (to watch the great Louie Shelton play) and Cool Springs Galleria twice. Every time because there was no other commercial alternative for the product/service I was needing at the moment.

[@mpesta]

I've been playing for 40+ years, can replicate Eruption in a bar band and get a ton of applause. Can dive bomb, squeal, tap and entertain all night long, but when I improvise I'm out of ideas fairly quickly. In other words a great imitator, a shit innovator. Hell, I even went to GIT back in the 80's! But then I started watching, Jack Ruch, Corey Congilio and you. And I'm really understanding how important arpeggios and chord tones are over flying through Dorian and Mixolydian runs. Just focusing on those have change my world. I feel like I'm developing a voice, not mature yet, but I'm hearing things in my playing that I've been wanting for 30 years. I need to get down to Nashville to find you guys and watch up close. You're all very inspiring! Oh and I'm from Steeler country. Grew up hating the Browns... then that weekend happened and A.M. become pubic enemy number one down here. That was BS and I'm still pissed at him. I respect the Browns now, because you can't do that to family!

[@hgkress3501]

Tom. Your playing is fantastic.

[@angryshoebox]

The chess talk brought back a memory: my high school had a chess club; they'd get together at lunch in the classroom of a history teacher I had in 9th grade, and play. I hung out in there with a friend of a friend one time, because I thought I was an ok chess player. I played one game with him. He mated me in about 6 moves, LOL. And he was eating his lunch and chit-chating with another guy while he played, LOL.

[@tadmorrison]

What I have found about acoustic guitars is that it is possible to make it personal and special. Just buy a good one and play it for a few decades. Easy. Like a good quality baseball glove, an acoustic guitar 'wears in' as you play it. Maybe you don't ever make the big leagues, but that glove fits your hand like it does for no other. If you like playing ball, that's the glove for you. These electric guitfiddles are more stubborn. I am working on it, thanks to Home Skoolin'

[@DredDon]

I liked the Rig Rundown clip with JD Simo where some of his buddies were in the background. He laid out some wicked fast lick and they're laughing and one says "Hey, man...leave some for the rest of us." :Loved it.

[@mikedr1549]

Love that Strat. That's *the* Classic look for a Strat IMO. Thanks for all the great content my good sir.

[@guitarguru4492]

Joe has some great stories. I live 2 hours Nashville, and if i need work done, Joe is the man i go to.

[@nickangelo3283]

Larry, you’re totally right. I think the reason is that as creatures, we are instinctively drawn to seek comfort. Therefore we stop at good enough. To really reach the top, in anything (sports, business, music) you have to spend the majority of your time outside your comfort zone, and you have to train yourself to seek that discomfort. If you want to be the best pub cover band guitarist in your town, the amount of time you have to spend outside your comfort zone is a lot less than if you want to be a session player in Nashville. Also, the reason those rudimentary guitar channels are popular is that they spend more time on production and marketing, while the serious cats are too busy practicing guitar… and there’s nothing wrong with that, like you said.

[@kathleenhutton1566]

Jesus,listen to that intro with headphones!I hate playing strats but love listening to someone else making them sound phenomenal!

[@aplpax]

That was a refreshing take on the proliferation of all things guitar on youtube, insta, et al. The chess example made such empathetic sense and a generous nod to those of us just trying to get better one day at a time.

[@garyandpattyworley6832]

I’m definitely a lifer and when I was younger I could pick up a guitar and after a hr was done with everything I knew. Now at 51 I’ve become what I wish I was when I was younger, but with raising a family and the bread winner it was hard to do more. A lil over 15 yrs ago I decided to go all in and always can “create” something new and anything I want to play can figure it out easily. I’m not bragging, I always say I play a little guitar but my point is anyone can do it if they put the time into it. And I’m just so thankful and blessed to have pushed myself to do it.

[@stratmagic6893]

I have been using those lower register chords for the past 2 months and it opens up so many cool possibilities especially to mix in leads with the chords. Tom rocks 🪨 🎸 😎

[@abnerlook3869]

Listening to your playing inspires me to be a better player, thanks Uncle again

[@tragicdrifter]

Hello Tom I think I saw you play many years ago (early 80’s) Circa at. a John Carroll University….. the bar on campus was called the “Ratskeller”, and was conveniently located directly below the Chapel…. If it was you, which I believe it was, you were tearing up a Hendrix tune! The Hot guitarist at that time was young Frankie Starr from the west side of Cleveland, a child prodigy that was playing in bars at 13 years old….! It was great to see (2) young Cleveland guitarists that were blazing….! As always thanks for the musical interludes as the day rolls half way to tomorrow…

[@mikehoehn1475]

This is so much more enjoyable than jazz. He just keeps changing and everything sounds really good.

[@bvs5164]

Low voicing chords...how COOL IS THAT!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@scottshand8559]

Tom, that Strat sounds sweet! Once again you provide some very cool (and free!) musical insights.

[@Steve-si8hx]

You're one of the few people that I like to hear you talk, so it's all good 😊

[@gavinmacfarlane7044]

What I love about your videos is the music takes you on a journey….using the instrument to express … love it

[@robertlewis8024]

Your take on the question about video views seems right on. More real world wisdom from our Uncle Larry.

[@michaelmcdonald767]

Dear Uncle Larry - “What is behind that sensation of loving or loathing a guitar” would be an awesome thing to expand on at the next round table discussion at Gruhn’s! Also, love your work. It means a lot to us. Keep up the superb work!

[@jeffalexander2305]

I think your assessment of player ability is spot on. I live in an area with a lot of cool guitar players. They are all really sweet people but are content playing cowboy chords. I’ve been playing for 45 years and have a decent vocabulary. I’m not a great player by any stretch of the imagination just a bit more in depth. But I always seem to be the odd man out in my group of players. I sense they feel more comfortable with other cowboy chord players.

[@malcolmadams2105]

I played for 28 years before ever picking up a strat (Never desired) So I found a local one for sale it was a 1979 Olympic white worn through body with a rosewood board $600 and although it’s of the CBS years. For the first time a guitar fought back. Now I am a strat player. Whatever that means. Prior I thought all guitars were of a similar nature. Loaded with their own songs but still similar. Boy was I wrong. Just thought I’d share. Cheers.

[@picksalot1]

The "Agadmator" Channel has really cool strategy analysis of Chess competition matches. I haven't played for ages, but enjoy watching the insightful analysis. Those low triads sound great without getting muddy, and leave room for your tasty leads. Thanks

[@russellzauner]

The Guitar Whisperer gives another master class on what makes an instrument *that* instrument

[@randerson2842]

Awesome as always

[@joshellyson]

As ever Uncle Larry, its not just guitar wisdom, but life wisdom that comes through the wire. I have no allusions that my life's circumstances won't allow me to give my life entirely over to music...which is what it takes to live in your atmosphere.....but nevertheless, what you share musically always motivates me to dig deeper and give what time i do have for music to really matter, to really help me grow. SO, as ever, thanks.

[@rb-zm9fu]

now you got me stuck on that Dm run, another great lesson. Thats all we need Tommy, a quick little 1 minute lesson every blue moon and we will be coming for your job.

[@gerardange]

Tom Yet another incredible playing Adventure!! ThankYou Mate! And as for Teaching vs. Playing: The Rule is… Those who play…. PLAY & Those who don’t… TEACH 😵 Cheers! 👍👍👍 PS: I alway was amazed by Clarence Gatemouth Brown who never took a Lesson in his life. He was totally self taught Clarence even tuned his guitar to his own type of tuning because that is all he knew!!! Completely Amazing Cat with an amazing Musical History ! An inspiration to all of us out here who are self-taught and never took a lesson…. Where eventually all your bad habits become your very own personal style!!! PeaceOut Brother !

[@andrewwebb1911]

Thank you Uncle Larry.

[@steveniosi7583]

Sweet opening tune buddy! So mellow… thanks for sharing.

[@aasocks]

Great knowledge nuggets. I don’t have too many addictions….thought I had a beer problem, turns out I have a Tom problem. Thanks man

[@philf4086]

Comment about motivation. I have a very good friend, couple years older than me, who is coasting as a guitar player. It drives me nuts. He doesn't challenge himself to learn new voicings, new chords, new songs. He really is talented and could go much further with his playing. It doesn't make me feel better about myself or my playing, but I am obsessed with guitar. I am still a rookie after 40 years. But I won't stop trying and learning. Oh, and a comment about the strat. My goodness, does that guitar stay in tune, no matter what you throw at it. Stark contrast to my guitars. Great sound out of that '62.

[@JTB75]

Hey Tom I have a suggestion for one of your awesome Gruhns round table videos you do. So like your video you did with the pedals can you do it with guitars, blind fold test and play a original black guard Tele, and modern day tele that has the same feel and do it with all the great guitars you love Strat,Burst,335,. It would be interesting to see if you could tell a difference. Keep up the awesome work your doing with your awesome videos, they are a lot of fun to watch, I especially like your talks at your session breaks, your field trip videos to Glasers and all the other great places you taken the to and the Gruhns round tables are a class of there own.

[@mardin56]

Good truths. And the low voicings are worth exploring. Like playing a B7 with F# in the bass…

[@ITBProEng]

Made my morning with cloud float melody.

[@chrislestermusic]

I just got rid of my ‘68 SG Special because it just never got played. Cool guitar but I just wasn’t drawn to it. Turned it into a gold top Les Paul that I can’t put down. Great episode…but all your episodes are great.

[@brianolson_music]

Love the naughty triad lesson. Thank you. Love that stuff

[@guyx6x]

Sounds like an incredible movie sound track piece!

[@ClinToneCust23]

How in the hell do I flow like that? Props Uncle Larry!! Beautiful my friend..

[@Noitpure]

Hey Tom, I spent this last weekend in Nashville and it was pretty cool seeing some of the places you talk about in person. I had a wonderful conversation with Greg Voros which brings up a random question- coffee or beer if you HAD to choose just one?

[@501chorusecho]

beer

[@Old-dog-jams]

Guinness makes a coffee Beer version in a can. Best of both worlds and no need to compromise. 🎉

[@stringlocker]

Before they hauled me away in an ambulance my favorite was vodka and cranberry juice over ice

[@gnawbabygnaw]

As BB King said, “I don’t know where he got his guitar. My guitar don’t get those notes.” Thanks for the inspiration Larry.

[@sherbuel]

wow , so nice melody and so well played !! even without my guitar in hand i learn just when i'm listening to you playing ..thank you !

[@megawattblue]

Uncle Larry, an old hacker like myself might not get much inspiration looking at others of like ability on the internet. Your playing inspires me, and that - along with the fact that it just sounds so good - is what I come here for. Like drinking from a firehose lots of times? For sure. And thanks to yourself and Joe Glaser, the Savvy bridge brought my recent Les Paul Special from what I thought was 'pretty darn close' to Dead Nuts On!

[@jayformicolamusic1337]

Great talk on levels of accomplishments and cool demo on low string voicings. Thanks!

[@sangertx9077]

Loved that jam!! Your guitar sounds awesome…looks similar to my strat (‘82 Fullerton re-issue of that exact guitar) except yours sounds in tune up and down the fret board. Dammit!