Ask Larry something, in the VCB box below, with very little chance of a reply….just kiddin’ class!
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Hey tom, for some reason the YouTube comments aren’t working for me so I’ll leave it here. I wanted to thank you for crossing over to the other side of the stage and featuring the keyboard guys. Thoroughly enjoyed seeing them work up close. Jbj has been one of the best in nashvegas for some time now. Would be interesting to get their perspective of being in that band and the interaction with the guitar guys. I best their life story might be interesting also. And….. Thanks for the homeskoolin videos. Have enjoyed them for some time now!
Uncle Larry: I’ve been a fan of “Homeskoolin'” and have learned so much about playing guitar and music from your episodes. As well, your personal stories are very much appreciated. My question, is there an amp you think works better for a particular guitar? For example, what works best with humbuckers, or single coil? Thank you.
OK – I’m on the sad man lesson and you talk about the tonality of upstroke v downstroke… my theory (based on nothing more than observation): When you downstroke, you are angling towards the bridge. When you upstroke, you are angling towards the neck – hence the richer warmer tonality. In any case, as James Brown said: “Get up on the downstroke”, but maybe in reverse! Loving the course.Thanks.
Hey Tom, just want to thank you for being a constant inspiration. I watch so many of your vids and ALWAYS learn something new that keeps me moving forward.
Also would like to comment on your haters. You do what you do on YOUR time for free. There will most likely be a day when you will tire of it or simply not want to for any of a variety of reasons. People should take full advantage of all you offer now as there will be a time when all the good generosity you bring to the world will just be gone like how smoke whisks away.
Best always! And thanks again!!!
Cliff Rapisarda
Morning Uncle….been watching your channel now about 7 months and have to say how much I look forward to your videos. As a old guy musician, your little nuggets of tips and playing have helped my playing and band chemistry. Thanks and hey where can I find a Home Skoolin shirt? Mucho thanks sir
Hey, you mentioned something in a video a while back about a ringing that comes from the tremolo cavity in a Stratocaster. I currently have a similar issue w/ my guitar. I have spent a while trying to find the video where you talk about the ringing.
Will you please re-educate us(me) about the ringing and how you get rid of it?
Not to mention, the world needs more music in the “doesn’t suck” genre… And I was pretty bored until you guys started firing thing up with your videos.
Hey tom, for some reason the YouTube comments aren’t working for me so I’ll leave it here. I wanted to thank you for crossing over to the other side of the stage and featuring the keyboard guys. Thoroughly enjoyed seeing them work up close. Jbj has been one of the best in nashvegas for some time now. Would be interesting to get their perspective of being in that band and the interaction with the guitar guys. I best their life story might be interesting also. And….. Thanks for the homeskoolin videos. Have enjoyed them for some time now!
Hey Tom,
Do you remember what guitar is doing the kind of “Duane Eddy” fills on “Lies Lies Lies”? It actually sounds like a Gretsch DE! Thanks much
Tom
Uncle Larry: I’ve been a fan of “Homeskoolin'” and have learned so much about playing guitar and music from your episodes. As well, your personal stories are very much appreciated. My question, is there an amp you think works better for a particular guitar? For example, what works best with humbuckers, or single coil? Thank you.
OK – I’m on the sad man lesson and you talk about the tonality of upstroke v downstroke… my theory (based on nothing more than observation): When you downstroke, you are angling towards the bridge. When you upstroke, you are angling towards the neck – hence the richer warmer tonality. In any case, as James Brown said: “Get up on the downstroke”, but maybe in reverse! Loving the course.Thanks.
Hey Tom, just want to thank you for being a constant inspiration. I watch so many of your vids and ALWAYS learn something new that keeps me moving forward.
Also would like to comment on your haters. You do what you do on YOUR time for free. There will most likely be a day when you will tire of it or simply not want to for any of a variety of reasons. People should take full advantage of all you offer now as there will be a time when all the good generosity you bring to the world will just be gone like how smoke whisks away.
Best always! And thanks again!!!
Cliff Rapisarda
Morning Uncle….been watching your channel now about 7 months and have to say how much I look forward to your videos. As a old guy musician, your little nuggets of tips and playing have helped my playing and band chemistry. Thanks and hey where can I find a Home Skoolin shirt? Mucho thanks sir
Hey Tom,
just curious, How do you approach figuring out a song you don’t know?
Thanks!!!
Hey, you mentioned something in a video a while back about a ringing that comes from the tremolo cavity in a Stratocaster. I currently have a similar issue w/ my guitar. I have spent a while trying to find the video where you talk about the ringing.
Will you please re-educate us(me) about the ringing and how you get rid of it?
Not to mention, the world needs more music in the “doesn’t suck” genre… And I was pretty bored until you guys started firing thing up with your videos.
Tom,
You really should make a record with Greg Koch!!! Just so people have to say Bukovac-Koch!!!
Or, Koch-Bukovac.
Whatever.
See you in July in Detroit.