I had a dream one time where a man came to me on a flaming pie and said “you shall be Uncle Larry”, even though my Christian name is Thomas Joseph Bukovac
@thefraish2660
Жыл бұрын
@@501chorusecho , ha! The flaming pie! That man seems to make his rounds. Just ax the guys from Liverpool.
@kodykindhart5644
Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@utahprepper8925
Жыл бұрын
@@501chorusecho Gotta love a hot pie!
@tommyguidry1504
Жыл бұрын
Thomas Joseph Bukovac? Your rock name is T.J. Buk'er
@pierpaolocravero9324
Жыл бұрын
Hi Tom. My name is Pierpaolo and I follow you every night from Italy. I study electric guitar in an academy in Turin, Piedmont, Italy. In the afternoon I do my exercises for the first year electric guitar exam and in the evening I follow you to learn with my eyes. For me your program is a mine of advice and anecdotes. I really like when I see your studio recording sessions: now, when I practice, I try to put the same concentration as if I were recording a record like you. Thanks for introducing me to the Cars: I'm listening to the first record from 1978 and it's "intoxicating" pop, I've just listened to "Just What I Needed" 5 times in a row. I also discovered that Elliot Easton is a graduate of the Berklee School of Music in Boston: so he has a great technical preparation, but he has a lot of taste and does short but beautiful and incisive solos. Yours is the best and most original guitar program on KZitem. Sorry for the long comment and keep it up! Pierpaolo.
@501chorusecho
Жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend…much appreciated
@jfo3000
Жыл бұрын
Those Elliot Easton solos were brilliant!
@jfo3000
Жыл бұрын
I agree. The best, most real, guitar personality on youtube.
@BrandOdyssey
4 ай бұрын
I love how Tom never increases production quality. Amp in the room with an iPhone. No editing. That’s it.
@philroselle1514
Жыл бұрын
Don't ever apologize for a long video, I wish they were longer!! Thanks Tom!
@SeeCSeesCC
9 ай бұрын
❤same
@AbsoluteNoah
Жыл бұрын
The trip the witch album art is stunning
@501chorusecho
Жыл бұрын
Artgrab.com
@stelligan
Жыл бұрын
In 1972 I sold my 10 speed bike to help buy an early 60s candy apple red Strat with gold hardware. Walked up to the guys door with the dough. Knock, knock - "I decided not to sell it". That was a long walk home. And long walks to Central Junior High the rest of the year.
@tomcoryell
Жыл бұрын
Ouch!
@patm5086
Жыл бұрын
I bought a 64 strat in 72. Still have it
@j.justinzimmerman9836
Жыл бұрын
I sold my 1952 J-50 refin for $120.00, gas money in order to get to my sister’s house in Gainesville, FL, in 1980. The guy at the music store said, “Do you know what this is?!!” I said, “No. Just that it’s a Gibson.” He showed me the faded pencil mark on the center back brace. “It’s a J-50!” I said, “I’ve gotta leave PA tomorrow. Is a J-50 a good guitar?” He begged me not to sell it. I should have listened. I was 19. JJZ…(°¿.°`)
@Sammywhat
Жыл бұрын
That '63 is the one. Dang son. The next level tone through these headphones is unquestionably the finest Strat tone I've ever heard. Until I heard that middle position of the '62. Heck they were all beautiful - thank you SOOOO much for going through all of the pups on this one. Thank you, Tom!!
@j.justinzimmerman9836
Жыл бұрын
Hey Sammy, I agree. Although my immediate thought, my gut feeling, was - “New strings on the’63.” Wish I could find out. The ‘62, on it’s appearance, and the way Tom fawned over it, seems to have a healthy amount of Tom’s own Mojo coming out of it. Just had a thought - I’m really glad that Tom isn’t a dude that has the need to name his instruments! JJZ…(°¿.°`)
@doctordox6278
Жыл бұрын
JD is just the nicest fella ever man. Over the years ive gotten to work with him, and hes unreal. Produced a few records for my band, played with him once, just an absolute jedi of improvisational guitar and a beautiful brilliant soul. Hes taught me a lot over the years, and the greatest lessons ive learned have had nothing to do with playing but being a good human.
@Goodrichvp
Жыл бұрын
So thrilled that you are part of this record! From Vince..What a cast!!!! The musicians contributing to Sweet Memories include: Tom Bukovac (electric guitar), Dennis Crouch (bass), Stuart Duncan (fiddle), Steve Gibson (electric guitar), John Jarvis (piano), Greg Morrow (drums), Wendy Moten (harmony vocals), the late Michael Rhodes (electric bass), Jerry Roe (drums), Derek Wells (electric guitar), and Andrea Zonn (harmony vocals).
@joebill663
Жыл бұрын
Someone should remake big lebowksi as a guitar player and cast you man. The dude abides 😎
@PocketCloyster
Жыл бұрын
“And I hate the fuckin Eagles, man!”
@riku4441
Жыл бұрын
And replace the white Russian with beers?
@telewired
Жыл бұрын
The 62 for the win...Just wonderful.....Had me crying Uncle-----------Larry!!!!!
@marketherington5774
2 күн бұрын
Evers from England. New to you Tom but thank you so much for being like I've always known you. That's the key. Love and best 👌 Thank you
@ethanling4967
Жыл бұрын
Uncle Larry - Long time watcher, first time commenter, and fellow son of Cleveland. Really been a pleasure watching your videos over the last few years for many reasons, one of which is getting to see a Clevelander at the top of the world’s proverbial stage, tearing up a guitar harder than a Euclid Ave pothole on my rusty old beater. Would love to hear some of your stories from the legendary Cleveland venues, like The Agora. Peace and blessings to you and yours from all of your fans up here in NEO. Thanks for being you
@iv_vn
Жыл бұрын
All three of those strats are amazing, but that 63 is truly something special
@tbluesboye
Жыл бұрын
They're all wicked awesome!
@1991LCR
Жыл бұрын
So anxious to hear the upcoming albums!! Keep on rocking Tom, you're my favourite musician
@501chorusecho
Жыл бұрын
Thank you dude
@papaw2937
Жыл бұрын
Thx Uncle Larry. That strat 👍
@albuie6495
Жыл бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed that!
@curtishansen7270
Жыл бұрын
Great stuff!!
@MJ-kx4gq
6 ай бұрын
One million thank yous...
@SkinnyPowersTV
Жыл бұрын
Green Onions got this Memphis boy's ears perked up! Congrats on 20+ million views! I was so stoked to hear that. I wonder how the guys that bought all those fancy lights and cameras feel? HA! In a world full of flattering lighting, filters, and autotune, I'm glad to see skill, charisma, and honesty still connecting with so many people! It's refreshing, don't change a thing Tommy! Well, unless you want to...
@chriscarroll2330
Жыл бұрын
Uncle Larry!! Your Amazing. Thanks for all your videos.
@charlescostarella
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom.
@DainisKaulenas
Жыл бұрын
Hey Tom, you’re right about that ‘62. They all have something special, but that ‘62 has more of it. Magic.
@BorostateBlues
Жыл бұрын
Great stuff Tom, love that Senn
@Bloodwealth
Жыл бұрын
Loved hearing the jd simo stories, as always love hearing about all your stories u da mann thanks for sharing
@sallycustom
Жыл бұрын
Incredibly good and distinctive tone and style! i love this channel Greetings from Bavaria!
@brownsfan7753
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your strats!! What a tone on that 62!!
@CalebPeavy
Жыл бұрын
Loved your guitar breakdowns on Inside Blackbird 🤘
@TheFeelButton
Жыл бұрын
Solid Strategery! Cheers Tom!!
@Sean_Plays_Guitar
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the inspiration, Unc! I'll be flipping on my Strat a little later due to the inspiration you've provided here today!
@ResponseAudio
Жыл бұрын
Nice! Was not expecting a show today. Had just started re-watching the Rig Rundown.
@Spatu792
Жыл бұрын
That was awesome
@ryan1966iffy
Жыл бұрын
hey Tom love your video s love your guitar picking keep it up uncle larry
@bobbysloan1
Жыл бұрын
Another great class from our teacher, the strats are great. I like the bridge of the 63, and the neck and middle of the 62. Love the tone that comes out of a good strat. Thanks again for holding another insightful class.
@kimmis15
Жыл бұрын
You raising the chair in the beginning was mind reading haha, gotta see the magic hand
@denmar355
Жыл бұрын
Love that ‘63 bridge. Love the neck on the ‘62. All three of those are great.
@CarstenGoeke
Жыл бұрын
Cool Stratsounds Tom ✌🏼
@jamesgrobertson8024
Жыл бұрын
They all sound great to me. Brilliant playing UL
@Zavijava1
Жыл бұрын
so glad someone mentioned the "Plexi Soul" album ,the more I play it the more I dig it, thanks Man ! yes do another!
@laoboy9
Жыл бұрын
All the strats sounded great and unique. The 63' was my favorite if I had to choose. Great wisdom and entertainment as always. Thanks! Oh and looking forward to any music you put out.
@Handyandy747
Жыл бұрын
You did that wonderful Bon Temps Rouler jam on the Senn a few years back. One of the best!
@chefjeff50
Жыл бұрын
Love that you’re a Duke Levine fan. Also one of my favorite players.
@clearcoat
Жыл бұрын
The neck pickup on the 63 Strat is something else. Thank you for your very entertaining videos, Tom! The guitar playing, your thoughts on music, guitar playing, gear, and everything else. It's all great.
@nickl2883
Жыл бұрын
Hey Tom, JD is the first person i ever heard mention your name in about 2015. Him and the trio were playing philly and I got into a conversation with him before the show and I asked him who his favorite player in town was and he said you. That’s about when the first time I looked you up and found your KZitem channel. Then You started the corona lessons When my work was going through it’s Covid shut down and that helped me get through the downtime at home. So thank you. Duke Levine is awesome. I’ve dealt with his brother buzzy quite a few times at lark street music.
@chrischarles1468
Жыл бұрын
Man, I liked the bridge pu on the 63 and the middle and neck on the 62. I did notice that there wasn’t as much difference in sound between the Strats as there was between the Gibsons. I love Homeskoolin’! It is often the high point of my day. God bless you Uncle Larry. Thanks for sharing a bit of your life with us.
@kennylynch9317
Жыл бұрын
Duke is the man glad he's up here NE you guys are my two favorites in reality.
@pattonsghost520
Жыл бұрын
Picked up a GTT shirt when I was in Guitar House last week...sweet t shirt.... Wonderful episode this morning...
@reverb508
Жыл бұрын
Love JD Simo! So cool that you guys are buds.
@eastsideeddie
Жыл бұрын
This channel makes me smile out loud. It's like going to the boat show or the RV show. It's great being there, even though everything there is stuff you can't afford. Watching Tom pull out the wildly diverse items from his guitar collection and then playing them at such a high level of skill feels exactly like seeing that 35 foot dual inboard cabin cruiser that I can't afford to buy and don't have the skills to handle on the water. Fun to be there, fun to look, but resigned to a 14 foot flat boat with an electric trolling motor.
@gbarge4
Жыл бұрын
Hey, Tom. I liked all of them. As long as you're playing. Honestly, I can't be alone in noticing how content you seem with this thing you've created. You often mention the sweet comments and even show compassion for the knuckleheads. It just feels like all is well. Anything from the studios is amazing but these kitchen hangs are very cool. Well done, young man.
@justinmeyersguitarist
Жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@toploadtele
Жыл бұрын
Your sence of humor is infectious... the dumb stares into the camera at times says it all. Keep the content coming!
@petertaysum5563
Жыл бұрын
"Will you expound on that?" "No, just google Chuck Berry, etc ..." Rofl.
@JonHusiar
Жыл бұрын
HA! All 3 strats sound great!! 🎸🔥🍻👍
@senatorjimdracula1603
Жыл бұрын
Tom, I just wanted to say thanks for getting an OG get interested in playing again. I stagnated for a long time and never really learned anything new, and I'm picking up some great tips from you on technique and other things. Really enjoyed the examples of the Magic Sam picking style, there's something I'd like to work on. I also just like to hear you talk about gear and just everything in general. Great channel, and thanks again from MI!
@TaylorSchlupp
Жыл бұрын
Loved the bridge pickup and middle on the Senn and the neck on the 62. Also With the Beatles has a great album cover. Classic. Another great video 😎🎸
@SeeCSeesCC
Жыл бұрын
❤ Skool! I was hoping to see you before I go for my surgical procedure this morn… gotta leave now. Your timing ❤❤❤❤. you helped me yesterday feel better after my curbing incident.
@SeeCSeesCC
Жыл бұрын
❤Mr Dugmore played on my dear dear friend Tom Kells album in 2021 just before Tom passed. I miss Tom. Big hole in my life without my friend . Love you Tom Bukavac for your commitment to honor music and musicians. We honor you
@joshellyson
Жыл бұрын
This is great Tom! Really interesting. The Senn has a really beautiful round tone. The Mac Truck 62 pickups are so full, and the 63 has so much articulation without being harsh. Just amazing to hear them. Of course, none of that would come out under my hands, its the way you know how to handle a Strat that is making all the difference.
@AboutToneAudioTuts
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for these great lessons Tom. My 1st guitar El Degas Les Paul copy I traded in the 80's for a Lado Hawk with a FR whammy. Got my USA 68 re-issue Strat in '93. Still my favorite after all these years. Cheers from Canada !
@SomeKindOfMadman
Жыл бұрын
All those Strats definitely serve their purpose. The tightening of the strings to get them broken in is a great idea, I didn’t start doing that until 2022.
@bigredridinhood
Жыл бұрын
I am with you on the 62. That thing sounds amazing!
@JavierCerecer
Жыл бұрын
That 62 sounds beautiful, Larry.
@gibson6dog
Жыл бұрын
hey Tom sunburst sounds out of this world ,Rory was a big tone wah user ,cheers for another episode Dude
@BCEpedals
Жыл бұрын
Simo is one cool cat. Love his music and his style. You should get him in on a episode!
@homepropestcontrol9248
Жыл бұрын
That 62 is magic, it has it all, and that middle pickup...as soon as you started playing I just started chuckling it's so good, the Senn is also killer, I just saw the video with Jeff and it's amazing that it has all bridge pups but doesn't sound muddy at all!! And the 63 think you said.. to me sound the most open, clear beautiful Hey bro, thanks for posting these types of things, it helps us mortals know what to listen for or how are strats...in this case stack up. Love you bro!!
@damiancafarella4086
Жыл бұрын
YES LARRY! I love the Stratocaster! I got this old Levinson Blade I’ve had since I was 19. Had about 6 strats since! Lots of cool instruments, but that Levinson Blade is just a weapon!
@dragonsage6909
Жыл бұрын
I'm getting the feeling that Ol' uncle Larry will get a character class in the new VR / A.I. metaverse that someone's building Thanks Tom! :)
@frayed3nds
Жыл бұрын
Unc saying "just checking in real quick" usually equates to a longass lesson from a master of the craft and we cant thank you enough, good sir!
@jaburchfield7194
4 ай бұрын
LOL "a sculpture of the air between your chest and arm". Just WOW!! You sure you don't smoke Bro? Love your channel Tom!
@sunberst58
Жыл бұрын
Your sean strat sounds amazing, and the 63 is very sweet sounding. My two picks. Just another 57 year old guitar slinger from philly. Love your playing bud.
@jimmyjams1974
Жыл бұрын
Preach Uncle Larry!
@Damdochax
Жыл бұрын
Great demo, and you proved the tone is in your fingers. Hahah. Through my iPhone headset, the different tones are slightly different and I’m sure in the room the feel and inspiration. It’s not the same that’s coming through my little cheap headset. Great stuff Tom keep it coming.
@EddyDJIMini3Pro
Жыл бұрын
Damn that's tough. The "62 has some magic!🎉
@SoundCastle00
Жыл бұрын
Sorry Tom but i zoned out after you mentioned JD. My imagination went berserk with the thought of you guys hanging out. I don't think there is anything cooler on KZitem than watching JD at Roberts just destroying everything in sight. That boy sure has completely dedicated his life to music....and it shows 1000% Absolutely love that guy😊
@stephenjohndoohan
Жыл бұрын
I get giddy every time I see you holding that Strat in the thumbnail, tone for days :)
@nickangelo3283
Жыл бұрын
Uncle Larry, two incredible pints you make here, that are not to be overlooked: Middle pickup on a Strat awesome. It’s my favorite for sure. Marshalls are super underrated for clean tone. My ‘73 Superbass has about the best clean tone ever.
@jayformicolamusic1337
Жыл бұрын
Hey Tom, I've been stuck on Strats as my go to for many years. I also, like to play other guitars such as Teles and Gibsons to exploit their traits as well. I appreciated your stories and appreciation for JD Simo. I love the direction that he is going. His music really speaks to me. I've seen him a few times and briefly met him. He is just the best guy. Anyway, thanks for todays offering. I learned a few new tricks as usual. You're one of kind man!
@kurtstreuber
Жыл бұрын
Hey Tom, of the strats, I gotta say, the Jeff made strat sounds the best, to my ears anyway. Great guitar! And, much love to Duke Levine! He’s the sole reason I got into country inspired guitar playing.
@bungalowbill775
Жыл бұрын
There is a certain sweetness to that 62.
@davecain
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful top end shimmer to the cream colored strat, probably my favorite. That 63’s got a fatness to it that just pops right off your right hand fingers.
@marcsullivan7987
Жыл бұрын
LOVE the idea of solo 8 track Uncle Larry DO IT
@anthonydicarlo9554
Жыл бұрын
Uncle Larry, Absolutely record Plexi II 8 track analog and ourboard gear and play everything. Channel your inner child of recordings of your past. Thank you for a great channel since the garage days and always being you.
@koho
Жыл бұрын
So true about that Sabbath over! I got that when I was ~ 10 or 11 years old. My friends and I were so creeped out by it, and then to hear those bells in the rain, the sinister chords ...
@therealdoug1000
Жыл бұрын
First electric was a 70"s Strat that I ended up selling when my wife and I had kids (needed the money). Always regretted it. So, finally bought another 3 years ago. Amazing guitars.
@iancombs857
Жыл бұрын
I’m a big fan of moving the second tone knob to the bridge pickup…the “Eric Johnson” setup. Totally transformed the Strat for me. Hadn’t played it onstage for YEARS…been one of my main rides since I got off my dead ass and resoldered the ONE BLEEPING WIRE…
@ebeep
Жыл бұрын
Love Duke!
@ronapicelli3910
Жыл бұрын
I have that exact ACE Guitar strap! Love it!
@juliobow3232
Жыл бұрын
63 has killer bite and my favorite sound, full and stratty!
@markmcnamara4322
Жыл бұрын
luv the super deluxe reverb .
@aasocks
Жыл бұрын
Hey Tom, hell yes! That ‘62 is a fatty! Beautiful work, thanks again.
@toddlykins1092
Жыл бұрын
The 62 has a clarity to it that in my opinion and my ears (listening on a phone anyway) ha! That is the best!! Thats my fave Tom!!
@guitfinger
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom for your constant inspiration and a lot of wise words about music & life. And always insane good playing! That said: My first strat was a japanese Cimar when I was 16. Since that day I love strats, the most comfortable and sexy electric of all time. Really a piece of art. Yes, even with all that iphone and YT compression you can hear that snap from the 62. The Senn holds up easily to the vintage guitars imho. The Suhr (Ilitch) Backplate system is great. I used to have it on most of my strats, but since the stage lights now are much less noisy than the old par light systems with the big dimmer packs, it's a lot easier with single coil guitars.
@george6520
Жыл бұрын
Hey Tom, I’ve always been partial to the sound of the Senn but after the shootout the 62 really spoke to me. All 3 pups on that are just killer especially the middle position. For years I never used the middle by itself.. only in position 2 or 4 but thanks to your channel I’m using it a lot now… never knew what I was missing! The Gibson and Strat shootout videos have both been real eye openers… how about a Tele shootout? Best channel on the Tube hands down!
@kevinmalone8903
Жыл бұрын
I was always partial to the Made in Japan 52 reissues from the mid 80's. I have two 1985's. Great quality and that V neck they put on them. Of course they needed an electronics upgrade but other than that....I would buy every neck from that Era I could find, they used to be available on flea bay but now you can't find them. I built a few nice parts casters with those necks. And an easy upgrade on the tone pot for the bridge pickup on a Strat, just one 3-4 inch jumper wire. All my Strats I've done it to. Love that Senn
@BigfootEngineering
Жыл бұрын
Back when I worked in music stores people would often ask for a ‘Startercaster’ as their first guitar 🎸
@JakeBlues-dq9xg
Жыл бұрын
Hey Tom (TM), Every guitar you play generally sounds like the best guitar i have ever heard. I especially liked that nasty old blues box the other day... But yeah arent strats amazing, you inspired me to finally fix the low action buzzing on my old 80s squire, sounding tip top now! Cheers Tom Bukovac 👍
@nighalator
Жыл бұрын
Oh hell yeah ! 🎸✌🏻🎶
@stevekampe8979
Жыл бұрын
Maybe it’s just what comes through on my phone but that 63! Man- clear winner to my ears
@GuitarsOK
Жыл бұрын
Loved the sunburst Strat sound! I recently picked up a ‘59 reissue custom shop from Guitar house of Tulsa! (Love that place). Sherwood green, rosewood frettboard, gold anodized pick guard…love it! Great show, gotta get one of your shirts from Drew’s place (guitar house) 👏
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