Homeskoolin’ Volume 397, Tom Bukovac, “Trappy Birthday”

A little morning visit to Gruhn Guitars in Nashville TN…starring our birthday boy Guthrie Trapp, George Gruhn, Tony Nagy and a pair of ebony rod 43 D-28’s….
hard to beat the sound of that old wood friends

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Always a pleasure being on the Homeskoolin’ channel. We had a hell of a Birthday party with our dear friends. Thanks Uncle Larry!

[@stubrown]

PreWar Guitars in NC will make you what you want, Guthrie

[@JanRog]

So, did Tom buy the '43 D28 as a birthday present for you?

[@JeffB391]

Happy birthday GT!

[@da12ius]

HBD Guthrie!

[@GoodTonesandCoffee]

Buy it, brother!

[@leifhoffman6533]

Happy Birthday Guthrie. I remember turning 46. It was non traumatic. Now 50 is a whole different story. Enjoy the 40's while you can. (I'm 71 and wish I was 46 again) Time flies brother.

[@gregmock6808]

I'll be 71 in the summer and really think we should both buy the 54' , 70th anniversary strat!

[@davidcollin1436]

Got to spend my 46 birthday backstage with Gregg Allman, my friend told him it was my birthday and he said tonight is on me , brought a bottle of Tequila, and proceeded to get me so drunk I had to leave my motorcycle and be driven home. He is such a great guy and treats people like family. Uncle Larry style.

[@nickthewulf]

I just turned 38 and feel old haha. But its funny looking back and kind of always feeling that way. I will take your advice and enjoy my wise young age!

[@ToddTheJoker]

Happy Birthday Mr. Guthrie Trapp! Dang I could listen to you play that flat top all night long! thanks for this Uncle Larry!

[@dougsaroma]

For a minute I thought we had a HomeSkoolin' substitute teacher and we could just screw around the whole time until the bell rang. Oh wait, I guess that's what we always do. We didn't even have to watch a film strip.

[@andrewbenon]

I could watch GT mess around on acoustics all day. Thanks Uncle Larry. HBD GT!

[@jerryyounts2690]

Hapzpy birthday young man. I'll be turning 69 in just a few days and you as well as our uncle keep me inspired. Thought I would have more money at this point in life and hoped my guitar skills would be better. Anyway you Nashville folks still give me hope. Great lessons for any age. THANKS.

[@RobertFairweatherLuvMachine]

Awesomeness. Thanks for letting us in the exclusive club.

[@georgebaader9817]

Happy Birthday Guthrie!! You really deserve a guitar like that!! Wow, what a difference in sound between the old vs. new Martins!! Thanks for sharing this with us Unc!!

[@Haku_records]

Aye no wonder we are such kindred spirits! Our birthdays are days apart. Few cats I’ve smoked a whole pack of cigs with outside the ole underdog. Love this man! Keep him safe Tommy.

[@0goaway0]

Wow. What a crystal clear difference in sound between old and new. Never stood out to me so much as in this one video. Just wow

[@japanjay]

Love the way you lift up your friends Tom. Everyone feels important around you

[@stlrfan09]

Happy Birthday, Guthrie! Wonderful picking on both of those wartime D-28s. That first ‘43 herringbone has the tone from the heavens. Pure 3D swirl, big warm, pillowy perfection! The wartime Martins are my favorite the responsiveness and warm, enveloping sound.

[@joerockhead7747]

Tom and Guthrie have shared a wealth of guitar knowledge, Thanks Gents!!! Happy Birthday Guthrie!!!

[@scotthendricks7813]

Thanks for giving us a present on your B'day Guthrie! HBD! Wish I could buy that guitar for you. A guitar like that belongs in hands like yours so you can add yourself to it's life story!!

[@slgam]

That’s exactly what I was thinking! A treasure like that deserves a master who can play it like Guthrie, who can coax the magic out of it. I was born in ‘49, so that gem is older than me! It needs to be loved, and listened to, and appreciated by the best musicians in the business. 🥰👍

[@joeperry9814]

Happy Birthday Gutherie hope everyone spoils you and your are blessed with a happy healthy and successful year.

[@forestfloor2259]

Happy Birthday Guthrie. Cheers from Canada

[@TheFeelButton]

My 19 year old self was already married with kids doing life without parole. Happy 46th Guthrie!

[@TheDwightstertube]

Loved this. You two are aliens. I feel inspired and frustrated to all hell every time I see you guys rip. Don’t stop though. ❤

[@stratcat9432]

Happy Birthday Guthrie! And thank you to both you and Uncle Larry for all y'all do for us! 😊

[@timnortino]

I am an acoustic player . love watching you guys do the electric stuff but man I watch this kind of content I thank my lucky stars you all take the time to share . I have learned so much and am now playing way beyond my real ability just from home stool .Thanks Larry.

[@janbay4119]

It's so much fun watching this video of y'all. Happy Birthday Guthrie!

[@Bigbobtube]

I could watch you guys talk music with Mr Gruhn all day. That was the most amazing demonstration of vintage guitars I’ve ever seen. Happy birthday GT!

[@No1Particular]

Thanks for the gift of your birthday and the always beautiful and entertaining music GT. Thank you Uncle Larry for bringing us along for the shopping trip! Amazing sounding guitar, that old one. It really does jump out at you in a very nice way.

[@brownsfan7753]

Happy birthday Guthrie!!! That 43 sounds like heaven in your hands!!!!

[@PaulChronopoulos]

Man, GT’s touch and feel is just incredible. It’s amazing. Fantastic party last night!

[@mattkennedy2470]

Happy Bday! That was the absolute best comparison of the impact of age on martin sound as I have ever heard!! And how each guitar has its own sound. Amazing playing.

[@tomeasley3538]

Happy Birthday Guthrie , Tom nailed it when he said you don't need a collection to play like you do

[@SeeCSeesCC]

Happy birthday GT❤

[@SunburstSt]

Seeing George walk out when he starts playing wildwood flower made me smile

[@WindsweptGuitars-v7p]

Beautiful playing Guthrie

[@brownmonkeybananayellow]

Haha i love how Wildwood pulled Gruhn out of his office

[@TommySprocket]

Yeah that song was made famous by the Carter family and is a very old song.

[@brownmonkeybananayellow]

@@TommySprocket yes and it's no accident George likes L5s like Maybelle's

[@hanoverfist07]

Happy Birthday Guthrie!! You’ve made our lives richer..

[@davemassie3726]

Happy birthday GT. Thanks for sharing Uncle Larry. Peace

[@billtcheapbuiltcheap9568]

Born on an anniversary of 'the day the music died'? 2-3-74 for me. Thanks for keeping the music alive fellas!

[@quadrant_G]

Happy Birthday! That opening really shows how relaxed Guthrie’s hands are.

[@benpower3679]

Love all your videos Uncle Larry but this one is particularly great. Happy bday GT!

[@petergoldring9747]

Hey! Happy B'day GT. Thanks for the video Tom, and amazing demonstration, even through KZbin's audio of the differences between those guitars. That '43 is just incredible.

[@JiminTennessee]

I don't know if I'ved lived the life I thought I might, but I have played the cards I was dealt pretty well. I am quite blessed to be where I am today and it was nothing I ever planned. The one thing I would tell my 19 year old self is, all actions/decisions have consiquences and they come in different forms. Some are financial, some relational, some spiritual, some mental, and some physical - so seek to make wise decisions because some consiquences may not be realized for months, years, or decades. Finally, pay special attention to those decisions that can change your life in an instant.

[@manuelgitarre9656]

As allway thanks for all this Larry and Guthrie your Record is in the Turntable! Happy Birthday Mr. GT

[@dmac-333]

Super cool guys, love these Gruhn catch ups. Cheers Tom.

[@Nitromessiah]

Happy Birthday GT, thanks for sharing your gifts! that chord change in Wildwood Flower - reminded me of the bridge in Love Me Tender.... that beautiful walkdown. So nice.

[@brianm.9062]

Happy birthday Guthrie 46! your only starting :) I also had the honour of playing that guitar and I agree with everything you, Tom and George have said about it, its more than a guitar its one of thee guitars, still get chills thinking of the few days we had in Nashville, and a shout out to Greg Vorus who took my nephew and myself in to the holy grail where this guitar sits. Once again Happy Birthday and have a good one with the guys. take care.

[@gratefulpipeandcigar3239]

Thank you so much for the awesome free video Tom!

[@larryzapeye]

Hands Down ❤ MyFavorite Episode 😊 Wisdom. friendship. admiration & Class! Thanks Y’all Happy Birthday Guthrie🎉

[@gbarge4]

Uncle Larry, always the good influence. Happy birthday, GT! In the discussion of time travel, I kept thinking of what a great place you both are today. So happy for you!

[@jogo2000]

Happy to hear a great rendition of "Wildwood flower" and get a confirmation that it was indeed that song.

[@kwillis7779]

Happy HAPPY BIRTHDAY dear Guthrie! Here's to both of you, Cheers!

[@kerwoodspruce]

Sending hopes and wishes for many more years of music. From the guitar, and from the heart. Happy Birthday, Guthrie!!!

[@capivaraverde]

Happy Birthday GT! All the best to you!! What an awesome hang! Thanks so much for sharing it Uncle Larry! Much love! ❤

[@riggioguitars]

In the early 90's we had 2 "Bone's", one '39 and one '43 in the store...they went for around 15K in 1993...the '43 ruined me for life and I chased that sound in countless reissues and other older Martins until my dream came true when I finally ran into the right deal on my '38 Bone!

[@Andyepd]

"A good guitar makes suggestions..." Well said George.

[@dustinnicholson215]

That is definitely the Golden Gruhn Nugget in this video.

[@jmwise80]

I backed it up and listened again. What a great way to describe “it”.

[@MaxCrush99]

Uncle Larry takes the concept even further when he says that sometimes "the guitar plays me". Makes total sense. For less than stellar instruments, take what it gives you. Don't fight it. Find the sweet spots and make it sound good. The really good (next level) guitars sound better and are easier to play. Then you have more freedom to make music.

[@robinho1978.]

Magic as always lads! Happy birthday, Guthrie.

[@Skip_Esquire]

Happy Birthday Guthrie. Thanks for sharing your amazing playing. Thanks for the lessons Uncle Larry.

[@mikewentworth9819]

Man, Buk…..you introduced me to two of my favorite acoustic players….Guthrie and Brian Sutton. Guthrie is also badass on electric, but his acoustic playing hits hard. lol

[@jjzap2935]

No shortage of flow from that boy! May it be your best year yet Guthrie!!

[@reissue72]

Wow, I clearly hear what you're talking about now about the tone of the old Martins. Great video, great playing, and happy birthday Guthrie

[@rblegend50]

Damn! GT! Awesome. Love it

[@jipes]

Guthrie is such a wonderful and soulful player on electric or acoustic it salways sound so natural and sweet

[@docjeffry]

Happy birthday, Trapp!

[@Sammywhat]

Another trip around the sun!! Woo Hoo!! All the best to you in this new year of life, GT!

[@FatBoy7.3Powerstroke]

5am here in Fort Mitchell, Alabama and we gettin’ down already! Happy Birthday Guthrie! Make it a Great Year!!

[@MichaelAntus]

You guys have fun. Take lots of videos for those of us that live too far away...

[@Nozmo_King_NJ]

You guys RULE !!

[@Guitaural.]

I can hear the naysayers already - "older guitars never sound any better than brand new"...lol. Happy birthday GT! For all the rich guys watching...I'll bet he'd throw in some free concerts for this birthday present ; )

[@CyberBullyOfficial]

I would never say that, BUT I will say this: I urge you to check out Greenfield guitars if you get a chance. They are absolutely phenomenal and I get goosebumps every time I hear one.

[@Guitaural.]

@@CyberBullyOfficial Will do. And new stuff can be great as well, especially if it's really well made. Prices have definitely gotten ridiculous on the old stuff. It wasn't _all_ great...lol.

[@johngerson7335]

Holy sh*t that '43 rings, sure fetches great music out of Mr. Trapp too! Thanks Tom, Guthrie!

[@mikeb.3735]

I knew that there would be a difference between the old and modern Martins, but damn that was such a drastic difference. Not even in the same ballpark. Wow! Thanks for the side by side comparison.

[@501chorusecho]

But don’t you know?? “old guitars are a myth”

[@averyprice9422]

"They are just trying to drive up prices" 😂😂😂😂

[@pauldavis5489]

Happy Birthday Guthrie! Thank you for sharing part of your Birthday playing with us!

[@frankenstein4106]

Happy birthday Guthrie! I was totally mesmerized by the 43 Martins. I really enjoyed George's take on what a good guitar should be, so much knowledge. Thanks Uncle Larry!!

[@gschmidtmusic]

This is an all time episode 🎉

[@mover57]

George came running out of his office when Guthrie broke out Wildwood Flower. Lol

[@JimiHendrixBlvd]

No doubt, holy crap it's Guthrie Trapp. This man can make u cry 😢

[@i35photo]

See you all Saturday night in Chicago!! Really looking forward to it!!

[@mtrexpress1017]

And many more! Rock on!

[@charlespeeler2274]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ❤

[@danstheworst]

Happy Birthday to Mr. Guthrie Trapp! Making all those Martin's sound mighty fine :)

[@seanmormelo01]

What a guitar. Those old Martins are complex, Rich Canons that would undoubtedly give a talented songwriter many rids and tunes! What a muse I’m sure she has already been!

[@stratcat9432]

Tom, I just saw your boy's riff lesson video and it was great. Congratulations to him and his starting his own channel.

[@neastguy]

that description of the sound is inside the guitar is perfect compared to the oldies .... HBD GT!!

[@Jimred89strat]

Happy Birthday Guthrie!!!😎🎂🎸

[@taulmusic7397]

Great Video. Love hearing Guthrie play.

[@layneaguitar]

Happy Birthday, Mr. Guthrie!

[@otterplay-m1k]

I sat with George when I was in town and he played Wild Wood Flower for me, and tried to sell me a guitar :) Happy birthday Guthrie

[@ZOOMUSICPROD]

All time great episode. HBD Guthrie!

[@donwershba2319]

Once again, for the West Coast: Happy Birthday Guthrie- Your playing and spirit always brighten my days... Have a great one.

[@AaronRashaw]

That is one huge sounding guitar. Beautiful playing, beautiful guitar. Thanks.

[@vivaldoferreira42]

So talented! Happy Birthday GT.

[@johncale9912]

Thanks for the demo Guthrie, rare to hear these guitars presented soooo well; what a voice on the 28, esp with a masters hand

[@frakognome4434]

Happy b'day Maestro! Curious as you made us a present, and not vice versa...

[@lifelongfan07]

Happy Birthday Guthrie! You deserve one of those Martins! Great playing man! The Martin Tom handed you at 17:00 minutes is THE one calling your name. That guitar sounded the best.

[@jerrylong4651]

Happy birthday G!

[@budrizzo8167]

Happy Birthday GT!🎉❤

[@rp8688]

The best guitars for the best guitarist! If you have something like this don’t keep it to yourself, let it out into the world !

[@johnsmothermon6856]

Happy birthday 🎉

[@DanielC__]

Happy B'day! The difference in the vintage vs non is incredible even on a computer you can tell. Amazing sound quality on the old Martin's.

[@ClintLackey]

Alot of wisdom in that room.Thanks Thank you for sharing.

[@macdad159]

Happy Birthday

[@greg3030]

Happy belated birthday, Guthrie!

[@aqualuna367]

Some rich dude should buy that guitar for Guthrie so we all have the pleasure of hearing him play it !!

[@SupertGTR]

Looking forward to seeing you guys Saturday!

[@whiskybravo4648]

Happy Birthday Guthrie! 🎂 🎉 🎈

[@roadworthy1102]

Absolute blessing. Thank you, Buk.