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November 21st, 2022
Homeskoolin’ Bonus, “Shut Up & Play Your Beat Up Old Burst”
Chapters00:00 - '58 Gibson playing
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Uncle Larry drinks an ice cold Yuengling and dreams up some crazy loop in front of God and Everybody...with TWO shots at different live solos...
All free, and all played through one of those cool 80’s Fender Super Champs that Paul Rivera made.
The 3rd and Lindsley show on Dec 20 is officially sold out...thanks to all who bought tickets.
A special fuck off to a talent free poser named "Pmann", who i had to block from the channel for being a total dick...I am ABSOLUTELY sure i am not the first person to block this kid from their channel.
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November 21st, 2022
Homeskoolin’ Bonus “John Hancock Blues”
Chapters00:00 - Hello, friends! / Trip The Witch / Gibson Catalog / Sunn Amp
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Hello friends…. the Trip The Witch signed posters and CD's are back!
https://shop.bandwear.com/collections...
and...before i change my mind, if you’re interested in the coolest Sunn amp of all time, i am asking 3800.00 cash money for the head and 4x10 cabinet....and of course it's straight as hell. email me at tombukovac@gmail.com
Just FYI…the only other Sunn Coliseum PA head available at this moment on reverb is a clone….AND it’s 6k.
Or…i would consider a trade for THE RIGHT 1969-73 Hiwatt 100 watt head…but it has to be straight,....no monkey business...gotta have original trannies and all that shit….no late 70’s/ 80’s stuff....gotta be 69 thru 73 kids...unless you have one of those early script logo ones that are made of pure unobtainium.
As you know, Larry likes the old shit
November 10th, 2022
Homeskoolin’ Volume 172, Tom Bukovac, “The Shingles”
Chapters00:00 - Down home playing on the 335
01:27 - Hello, Homeskoolers' / Joe Walsh
02:30 - Roofing guys / Boone Whitaker at Whitaker Roofing / Finding good people
04:30 - Strat magic stuff
05:00 - Gig announcement / Plexi Soul / Fronting own band
06:20 - Gibson 335 & '59 Fender Tweed Deluxe / Playing
08:12 - Oz Noy
08:50 - Gig
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Write it down kids
When?
Dec 20th 2022
Where?
3rd and Lindsley
What?
Larry playing his own shit with a cookin' little combo
Any special guests?
yes, but i'm not allowed to tell you exactly who...however i can tell you that their initials are Jedd Hughes and Guthrie Trapp
If you ever need a roofer that is NOT a criminal trying to completely rip you off, then call this guy... Boone Whitaker at Whitaker Roofing in Murfreesboro TN 615-424-1622.... Tell him you are a Homeskooler…after that, everything is gonna be smoother than Telly Savales’s head...he's a good guy and they do excellent work.
November 3rd, 2022
Homeskoolin’ Late Nite Bonus…. “Blues in 10/8” …..a.k.a. “Thursday Nite Slop”
Chapters00:00 - Chugging and a jammin'
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Thanks for watching friends.
November 3rd, 2022
Homeskoolin’ Bonus “New Pedal Alert”
Chapters00:00 - Amazing sounding, tranquil playing
02:56 - Hello, kids!
03:00 - Mysterious pedal / Empress ParaEQ MKII Deluxe
04:50 - Demonstration
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If you record guitars, go buy this
October 31st, 2022
Homeskoolin' Halloween Special..... “The Black Cloud”
Chapters00:00 - Rendition of Halloween theme song
01:21 - Happy Halloween my friends / Holidays
02:18 - Subscribers / Thanks - btpa.com - Barry Hackett - Peter Hall
04:47 - Trip The Witch news
05:50 - Haunted car story (1967 Dodge)
13:10 - VCB / Bukovac harmonies / Cliches
15:30 - NFL & pain
16:42 - Gifted pinky / Fingering
19:15 - Boxing story
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Hello trick or treaters…at the beginning of this video is the only surviving photo i have of “The Black Cloud”…a spiritually unrestful 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T that i unfortunately owned in my younger years.
This one goes out to you Marion…....you sad little criminal
and speaking of cars, if you live in Nashville and you are looking for the most honest, trustworthy, straight shooting auto repair shop in North America, go see Barry at Hackett Bros.
https://hackettbrothers.mechanicnet.com
Check out these amazing BTPA audio cables at https://btpa.com
and, as promised, one of the most tragic stories in boxing history....if anyone out there knew Billy please contact me...
https://youtu.be/MN79sL228NA
you guys can donate to Homeskoolin’ anytime you want…a good portion of the proceeds go to the fine people at Annheuser Busch LLC
Paypal is tombukovac@gmail.com
Venmo is @Tom-Bukovac-1
...and did you guys know Larry made a solo album a while back?
it's called “Plexi Soul” and you can can find it right here: https://tombukovac.bandcamp.com/album...
...and did you know that Larry made an instrumental record with Dean Deleo from Stone Temple Pilots called "Trip The Witch"?
October 21st, 2022
Homeskoolin’ Volume 169, Tom Bukovac, “The Recycler”
Chapters00:00 - Slow melodic playing
04:00 - Hello, class! / '67 Dick Butkus card
04:45 - Amazing Dawgs band
06:30 - ToneQuest
07:38 - Mysterious prototype pedal / Gamechanger gear
12:10 - VCB / "What goes through your head?" (Melodies)
15:36 - Just music
16:30 - "Time for another CD" / Trip The Witch
17:31 - Duesenberg guitar / Lesson: B-Bender
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Uncle Larry evokes some haunting memories of distant Homeskoolin’ melodies that flitter about in the chilly October wind like laughing ghosts.
…and answers some VCB
you guys can donate to Homeskoolin’ anytime you want…a good portion of the proceeds go to the fine people at Annheuser Busch LLC
Paypal is tombukovac@gmail.com
Venmo is @Tom-Bukovac-1
...and did you guys know Larry made a solo album a while back?
it's called “Plexi Soul” and you can can find it right here: https://tombukovac.bandcamp.com/album...
...and did you know that Larry made an instrumental record with Dean Deleo from Stone Temple Pilots called "Trip The Witch"?
you can find that here: https://tripthewitch.bandcamp.com/alb...
...and did you know that comfy Homeskoolin' merch of all types is available?
just go here to see it....https://dvg-inc.shoplightspeed.com/me...
October 17th, 2022
Homeskoolin’ Volume 168, Tom Bukovac, “The Shank”
Chapters00:00 - Bass loop playing
03:00 - Hello, class! / Update
04:03 - '63 SG / Playing
07:17 - Lesson: Chord changes
09:11 - Playing over loop - winging it and winning
13:12 - Thanks
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Uncle Larry makes a crazy loop in front of God and Everybody….and takes a ride on a stolen 63 SG….
Fall is here
Chargers minus 4.5 tonite…thoughts?
October 9th, 2022
Homeskoolin’ Volume 166, Tom Bukovac, “And Your Bird Is Too Bright”
Chapters00:00 - Funky playing on the bass
04:06 - Hello, class! / Loop
04:42 - ZZ Top swag / Sessions
05:32 - Lesson: Loop chords and little tablature
06:41 - Overdubbing loop and hitting out of the park
11:00 - Insight thoughts during playing / Motif or theme
11:54 - Steve Hackett and certain tricks / decending 6ths
13:35 - Firebird guitars / Brightness 250k vs 500k pots
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I took a brief hiatus from some heavy gambling to film this little odyssey…this one goes out to Ray Dietrich…who changed the world forever in October of 1962…exactly 60 years ago…wow
Big thanks to all those who watch regularly and steal all my licks and concepts…use them in good health my friends.
Today’s amplification provided by Benson Electronics from Portland Oregon…the model is a very limited run of 3x10 tweed Bandmaster clones they recently made called a “Benmaster”
somewhat inconsequential side note:
from 3:04 to 3:06 is a good illustration of the kind of musical "telepathy" that can only come from one person...(the subconscious break in the rhythm in EXACTLY the same spot on both instruments)...that kinda shit fascinates me.
Paypal tip jar is tombukovac@gmail.com
Venmo tip jar is @Tom-Bukovac-1
October 4th, 2022
Homeskoolin’ Bonus, “Electric Spanish Larry”
Chapters00:00 - Playing the 335
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Well guys, the late 62/ early 63 block marker 335 with unopened factory PAF’s that i ordered on approval showed up today.
I swear i could already tell from just the few scant photos i saw of it that it had somethin’ special, and dammit if i wasn’t dead right.
As usual, upon opening the shipping box and the case for the first time, thousands of infantessimal calculations and observations took place in my mind…and they were all giving me a real nice warm feeling.
Every old guitar tells you a story when you hold it in your hands for the first time.
I love the way this one explained its life to me…its obviously been very well cared for, but it also clearly has a slightly naughty side that is ready to throw down any time.
Absolutely PERFECT neck profile…all of those zillion little things you look for add up beautifully when you look closely at this one…the balance…the smell…the evenness of the wear…the sustain…the acoustic vibe…powerful pickups…everything is just right.
Special thank you to Charlie Gelber at OK Guitars in Kent CT for the smooth ride. Basically all he deals in are old 335’s…and he literally has them all.
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September 30th, 2022
Homeskoolin’ Bonus “Uncle Larry's Spooky Fall Garage Sale”
Chapters00:00 - Beautiful playing
04:11 - Hello, Homeskoolers! / Greetings / Folkway Music
05:18 - '64 Firebird III / Chopper bridge
06:00 - Tour / Football / Gear / '63 Gibson 335
08:11 - Garage Sale
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Many ideas went through my head about what to name this video……
“Evidence Of Autumn” (maybe a little too inside)
“Desert Sand Man” (cuz i can never resist any Pre-CBS related pun.....)
but anyhoo, email me at tombukovac@gmail.com if you want any of this stuff. this is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg.....i have got WAY too much gear. Every few years I do a massive purge in an attempt to simplify my life...i'm sure some of you out there know the feeling and can relate.
PRS Cleveland one of a kind guitar...to my knowledge the only single pickup PRS ever made...constructed of super lightweight Korina, with an old Dimarzio Super Distortion humbucker $5000.00
1978 BC Rich Super Eagle, you already know how hard these original ones are to find
$6500.00
1964 Vox AC30 JMI grey panel factory top boost with original trannies and silver dogs...the classic AC30 sound in spades $3500.00
1962 Fender Brown Deluxe recovered and regrilled…original trannies and a high dollar brand new Celestion Gold speaker ....this thing sounds really really good
$2800.00
1960 Fender Duo Sonic in desert sand finish
$3000.00
1966 Fender Duo Sonic II in dakota red
$2000.00
1957 Supro Ozark with sandwich pickup
$900.00
1960’s Teisco TG-1 with built in amp
$750.00
IMPORTANT NOTES:
1) Buyer pays actual shipping
2) Sorry to all my beloved international Homeskoolers, but I'm only doing domestic U.S. shipping on these guitars
September 18th, 2022
Homeskoolin’ Bonus “The Birdman”
Chapters00:00 - Funky little loop play through
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Uncle Larry tries to make contact with all the dead satellites and other junk that travels through space.
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August 29th, 2022
Homeskoolin’ Bonus “Monday Night Cool Lyrics Party”
Chapters00:00 - Ian Hunter - Irene Wilde
04:38 - Hello, class! / Ian Hunter, Mick Ronson, Irene Wilde discussion
05:32 - Lesson: Mick Ronson licks
06:41 - Lesson: B-section
07:06 - Lesson: Bridge
07:55 - Lesson: Solo appreciation
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A look at one of my alltime favorite tunes. “Irene Wilde” by Ian Hunter off the 1980 live album “Welcome To The Club” featuring the genius lyrics of Ian Hunter and the absolutely perfect guitar playing of Mick Ronson.
If this video gets pulled for copyright reasons i totally get it…my only intentions are to turn you Homeskoolers on to a cool old song they may not have heard. "When I was just sixteen - I stood waiting for a dream - At barker street bus station every night When I tried to get it on - she just looked at me with scorn - my courage Turned to fear and I took flight
For those looks they seemed to say You ain't nuthin' - go away You're just some face in some crowd so I walked home and I vowed I'm gonna be somebody - someday
Her name was irene wilde - oh such beauty for a child When she started dating boys - I nearly died For I could not barely stand seeing anyone hold her hand I though I had to crawl away and hide In my mother's Sunday room I composed so many tunes They were all the same - just a frame - for her name, and just to say I'm gonna be somebody - someday
Wild as your name I soon left that country town I been around, I've seen some fame, seen some ups and I seen some downs Smile through your shock as you hear your name out loud It's that face in the crowd - i didn't dig it - i'm much too proud...
When I was just sixteen I stood waiting for a dream A barker street bus station non affair At the time it seemed so sad, but it didn't turn out bad If she hadn't turned me down I'd still be there You know I think most folks agree, a little put-down makes them see They ain't no chain - they're just a link and that's why she made me think I'm gonna be somebody - be somebody - be somebody - someday"
August 26th, 2022
Homeskoolin’ Volume 161, Tom Bukovac, “Rainbow Blues”
Chapters00:00 - Song playthrough
03:25 - Hello, class! / Uncle Larry
04:00 - VCB (Viewer Comment Bin) / Thanks
05:15 - James Honeyman Scott & episode
06:02 - "Good tone is heavy and hard to carry." -Tom Bukovac (Amps)
06:24 - Stringing guitar
07:29 - What was your first pedal? DOD Flanger
08:01 - Chrissy Hines and James Honeyman Scott appreciation
08:25 - Any advice? Don't end up in jail or killing yourself, you're good
09:30 - Steve Hackett - The Battle of Epping Forest (echo)
12:05 - Pet peeves / Gruhn's Guitars / Original guitars (Beato & Rhett)
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This one goes out to one of the baddest motherfuckers that ever roamed this earth….Joey D
RIP brother
and...the echo guitar that kicks in at :51 on this....come on man
https://youtu.be/S3V2Ctw3XNU
and....if i ever heard a pedal that can create the effect that happens at 3:16 of my pitiful video today when both guitars play the same thing. that would be cool
August 24th, 2022
Homeskoolin’ Bonus “Bridge Over Troubled Junior” (Music City Bridge Stud Finder)
Chapters00:00 - Intro and basic install of new bridge
15:53 - Intonating the new bridge
22:39 - Demonstation of what the old original bridge sounded like for comparison
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Ok guys, this video could conceivably be extremely boring to some "casual viewers", so it comes with a warning.
Unless you are interested in a 23 minute video of what a DRASTIC improvement swapping out the original bridge of an old 50s Les Paul Junior with a new Music City Bridge Stud Finder bridge makes, do NOT watch this.
This video is ONLY intended for the truly hardcore vintage guitar nerds out there…i repeat…DO NOT watch this unless you are a total vintage guitar nerd.
There are 3 segments…
1) intro and basic install of new bridge (0:00 to 15:52)
2) intonating the new bridge (15:53 to 22:38)
3) demonstation of what the old original bridge sounded like for comparison (22:39 to end)
if you want one of these check these bad boys out for yourself click here https://musiccitybridge.com
Thanks for watching guys
August 22nd, 2022
Homeskoolin’ Volume 159, Tom Bukovac, “Window Or Aisle?”
Chapters00:00 - Pink Floyd - Mother play through (David Gilmour)
00:46 - Finally home / Thanks
02:19 - Listen to actual song / Compare
03:28 - Lick lesson
05:10 - VCB (Viewer Comment Bin)
05:40 - "One who dies with the most toys..."
06:49 - "Don't be sad" / Spider-Man
07:35 - Montage / Old gear
12:20 - Podcast - Tony Lucido, Paul Moak
12:59 - Epiphone Casino / Gibson SG / Les Paul Goldtops
16:45 - Old Rickenbackers and surgery / Bass cap (old Marshall)
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Lord it’s good to be home…sweet Jesus.
Check out the Amazing Dawgs Tony and Paul on this podcast here if you're bored…pretty funny stuff
August 19th, 2022
Homeskoolin’ Bonus “Yet Another Sound Check Clip Of Us Playing Magic Man”
Chapters00:00 - 2nd part of soundcheck
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Paul gettin’ is Ornette Coleman on….sound checks are a great time to “experiment”
Ya’ know, i noticed lately theres a lot of new viewers coming on this channel….do you think they know i made those two albums a while back?? Can someone post links to those and ill pin the comment?
August 18th, 2022
Homeskoolin’ Yet Another Soundcheck Bonus
Chapters00:00 - Prairieband Casino in KS soundcheck
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Mayetta Kansas casino gig…..
August 10th, 2022
Homeskoolin’ Bonus Jam “Suitcase Roads”
Chapters00:00 - Melodic double neck playing
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So what PAF’s are the ones that keep YOU up late at night?
A little psycho-delic electric mandolin blues you can use, as interpreted through the lens of a southern fried lake erie boy….
Saturn we miss you
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August 8th, 2022
Homeskoolin’ Volume 157, Tom Bukovac, “Taken By Fierce Bliss”
Chapters00:00 - Soaring intro playing
02:38 - Hello, everyone! / Home again and Germany
03:48 - Wacken, Germany show
07:23 - Uli Jon Roth
09:45 - Eleanor Jane thanks
10:51 - Change setlist?
11:38 - Lesson (song - Greed) / Power of music
13:30 - Transport gear? / Pedalboard
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Back in the homeland after a long long journey, Larry recalls some of the highs and lows of the last few crazy days…the Session Man Abroad if you will….if you must….
Very sincere thank you to all of you for supporting the show…Uncle Larry’s small but mighty army is slowly approaching 70,000 members….and believe me, i know how hard it is to make the commitment of clicking on a video of an old guy teaching guitar when there are so many “shorts” on youtube of hot girls wearing yoga pants.
I appreciate all the kind words and all the kind donations…i truly hope that you all are learning things and that these videos help shine some light on the madness of the music business.
Mostly i hope they inspire all you people out there to accomplish the nearly impossible dream all musicians share….the dream where we ask the universe to provide us “a living” solely from playing an instrument.
Heres the tip jar links if you want to donate
Paypal is tombukovac@gmail.com
Venmo is @Tom-Bukovac-1