Ask Larry something, in the VCB box below, with very little chance of a reply….just kiddin’ class!
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Hey Larry,
Long time listener, first time caller. It seems to me that a while back I heard you mention being on the lookout for a jumbo 12 string. I happen to have a 1 of a kind jumbo 12 that we might be able to come to some kind of arrangement with. This jumbo 12 has a solid, old growth, bookmatched, premium Sitka spruce top, solid 4 piece, double bookmatched, old growth Bolivian rosewood back and sides, with Sitka spruce X bracing, premium Ebony Fingerboard, flame-maple binding (neck, top and back), 2 piece, end-matched, Honduran mahogany neck (with trussrod), Bolivian rosewood bridge, bone nut and saddle, with Schaller tuners (with Ebony buttons), with a nitro finish. It needs some work (my dog knocked it off the stand 25 years ago and the top has separated from the sides in a couple of places. Also, it swelled up like Jack Sprat’s wife after $1 all-she-could-eat buffet night – as I built it from rainforest woods that spent 20-30 years curing in the Phoenix dessert, where I built it in ’97, before moving back to Indiana.) I don’t ever play it because it is so loud that I can’t hear what I’m trying to play along with (I have an atypical kind of hearing loss, so I don’t really play acoustic at all anymore, but it really does have a humongous sound). I can’t really sell it as it has HUGE sentimental value to me (it was the first guitar I built and the only acoustic I’ve built). And I know from watching your videos that you end up selling (almost) everything eventually. What I am proposing, if you are willing, is to transfer guardianship of this guitar to you, IF you would be willing to have the necessary repair work done on it (you or we could make a video(s) of it for your channel), AND that you would actually use it on sessions. And if/when you get the urge to “sell it,” you just give it back to me. Let me know what you think and we can work something out if you’re interested. I can also send pics too…oh, and it also has a nice Harptone case as well. Keep rocking on man, even if you’re not interested (but I hope you are)!
Hey Tom are you gigging anywhere in Nashville on Thursday April 17 ? I’m in town from Omaha, caught Guthrie Trapp Trio on Monday and plan on seeing Jack Ruch Thursday but my trip would be complete to catch you live as well! Short notice obviously but what the hell, it’s worth a shot ! Thanks, Jason
Dude, you are a fucking awesome guitarist. I’m 69, been playing 50 years, and while people say nice things about my playing I am nowhere near your league.
But there is one thing I think you really need to learn, which is that you need to take care of your absolute main piece of equipment, which is your health and your body, including your mental and energetic health. I watch your videos and I see a guy who can play the shit out of the guitar but may not age well. Segovia died at 93 and played his last concert two weeks before he died. Not a bad goal.
You must take care of the equipment=you. You owe it to your music
Tom (if you see this) , Dave Gordon or “Davy” (from Asheville- Amp Guy) told me you were looking for a particular amp. An amp that is in very scarce circulation.
Davy introduced us at Nashville GTR SHOW 2024 (last March).
He couldn’t find your #, so he suggested I hit you up here.
Hello uncle larry!!!
First off, LOOVVVEEE all the videos. Every Friday afternoon, I crack a sam Adam’s and have a brew with you and catch up!!!
Question, I have a les paul studio, and can’t afford a VINTAGE les paul.
Given my situation, and all your expertise, what is your favorite/best recommendation for a classic PAF set? Turning a 2019 studio as much into a 57 as possible. So far, as I’ve found, there’s dimarzio 57 PAF,
Bare knuckle Stormy monday, or Lollar imperial? (Amongst countless others) but those seem to be the closest?
Thank you so much. You have such an awesome soul and make the world better. PS, I hope to be able to catch you at the basement or something when I come up for my 35th in October!!!
Respectfully,
-Rory
What do you think about T-Tops? Is there a noticeable difference between a late 60s Gibson with them and PAFs? Also do you ever buy spare PAFs and T-Tops or any other classic if you run into them?
Hey Larry,
Long time listener, first time caller. It seems to me that a while back I heard you mention being on the lookout for a jumbo 12 string. I happen to have a 1 of a kind jumbo 12 that we might be able to come to some kind of arrangement with. This jumbo 12 has a solid, old growth, bookmatched, premium Sitka spruce top, solid 4 piece, double bookmatched, old growth Bolivian rosewood back and sides, with Sitka spruce X bracing, premium Ebony Fingerboard, flame-maple binding (neck, top and back), 2 piece, end-matched, Honduran mahogany neck (with trussrod), Bolivian rosewood bridge, bone nut and saddle, with Schaller tuners (with Ebony buttons), with a nitro finish. It needs some work (my dog knocked it off the stand 25 years ago and the top has separated from the sides in a couple of places. Also, it swelled up like Jack Sprat’s wife after $1 all-she-could-eat buffet night – as I built it from rainforest woods that spent 20-30 years curing in the Phoenix dessert, where I built it in ’97, before moving back to Indiana.) I don’t ever play it because it is so loud that I can’t hear what I’m trying to play along with (I have an atypical kind of hearing loss, so I don’t really play acoustic at all anymore, but it really does have a humongous sound). I can’t really sell it as it has HUGE sentimental value to me (it was the first guitar I built and the only acoustic I’ve built). And I know from watching your videos that you end up selling (almost) everything eventually. What I am proposing, if you are willing, is to transfer guardianship of this guitar to you, IF you would be willing to have the necessary repair work done on it (you or we could make a video(s) of it for your channel), AND that you would actually use it on sessions. And if/when you get the urge to “sell it,” you just give it back to me. Let me know what you think and we can work something out if you’re interested. I can also send pics too…oh, and it also has a nice Harptone case as well. Keep rocking on man, even if you’re not interested (but I hope you are)!
Hey uncle Larry,
I just bought tickets for Vince Gill in Detroit. Looking forward to seeing you all live!
I’m 56, playing 40 years, and learn stuff from you and Guthrie and others every day.
Today I had you, Guthrie, Jedd and Greg Koch on auto play all day while doing machine design.
Thanks for all the lessons.
Jeff D from Michigan
Hey Tom are you gigging anywhere in Nashville on Thursday April 17 ? I’m in town from Omaha, caught Guthrie Trapp Trio on Monday and plan on seeing Jack Ruch Thursday but my trip would be complete to catch you live as well! Short notice obviously but what the hell, it’s worth a shot ! Thanks, Jason
Dude, you are a fucking awesome guitarist. I’m 69, been playing 50 years, and while people say nice things about my playing I am nowhere near your league.
But there is one thing I think you really need to learn, which is that you need to take care of your absolute main piece of equipment, which is your health and your body, including your mental and energetic health. I watch your videos and I see a guy who can play the shit out of the guitar but may not age well. Segovia died at 93 and played his last concert two weeks before he died. Not a bad goal.
You must take care of the equipment=you. You owe it to your music
Hi,
Looking to get in touch with Tom B.
Tom (if you see this) , Dave Gordon or “Davy” (from Asheville- Amp Guy) told me you were looking for a particular amp. An amp that is in very scarce circulation.
Davy introduced us at Nashville GTR SHOW 2024 (last March).
He couldn’t find your #, so he suggested I hit you up here.
I can provide more details via email.
Thanks,
Keith
Are you sure there are not any more vinyl copies of Plexi Soul left?
Hello uncle larry!!!
First off, LOOVVVEEE all the videos. Every Friday afternoon, I crack a sam Adam’s and have a brew with you and catch up!!!
Question, I have a les paul studio, and can’t afford a VINTAGE les paul.
Given my situation, and all your expertise, what is your favorite/best recommendation for a classic PAF set? Turning a 2019 studio as much into a 57 as possible. So far, as I’ve found, there’s dimarzio 57 PAF,
Bare knuckle Stormy monday, or Lollar imperial? (Amongst countless others) but those seem to be the closest?
Thank you so much. You have such an awesome soul and make the world better. PS, I hope to be able to catch you at the basement or something when I come up for my 35th in October!!!
Respectfully,
-Rory
What do you think about T-Tops? Is there a noticeable difference between a late 60s Gibson with them and PAFs? Also do you ever buy spare PAFs and T-Tops or any other classic if you run into them?
Cheers bro
You should do a live video and have Gus on as a guest that would be hilarious. Seriously would be like WWE, make it happen!