The Only Guitar Tom Bukovac Kept Over The Years. (Guitar Stories Ep1)

A Big thank you to Unc Larry for being in Episode one . What was your first real guitar?

For being who he is and all he’s accomplished - it’s a beautiful thing how accessible he is and down to earth! The world is a better place with Bukovac living in it!!

10:40 I remember when I bought my first brand new Gibson, it was a 1977 Les Paul Deluxe, cost was $485 w/HSC. I had worked multiple Summer Jobs to save up enough to make the purchase, I was only 15 years old. A big thanks to my Parents for driving me back and forth from all my jobs that year.

Just the look on his face doing this. Man, you made him feel like a kid again. Awesome.

This is why I don't watch much television these days. So much better content on YouTube. This will be a great series to look forward to, Robert. This Deluxe is beautiful. I enjoyed his story and love for his instrument

I worked at Gibson from 1976 to 1979 and likely had my hands on that guitar in final assembly. Our plant manager's background was managing a furniture factory, and Norlin's goal was profit, thus the quality drop off. The body of that guitar is mahogany with a maple top. The body blanks with slight cosmetic imperfections got painted black. I liked the black and creme color scheme, some creme P90's would make that piece of furniture honk! Hearing you play that guitar takes me back there, thanks for sharing.

What's so cool about music is that it brings people of different backgrounds, ages, and abilities together. This is a great series idea, there's no shortage of stories around Nashville.

Tom is the ultimate sweetheart and a pro’s pro. Thank you for featuring Uncle Larry.

Tom Bukovac is an historical musical treasure. May he live forever!!! 🙏😁 Great series Robert. This should be fun!! 🎸

It’s weird seeing Uncle Larry’s kitchen from a different angle! 😂

How can you not love Uncle Larry. My first real guitar was a 1985 MIJ contemporary strat I got for my 18th birthday. That was my main guitar for 30 years until I gave it to my youngest daughter on her 21st birthday.

Omg I have the exact same Gibson - LP, black, deluxe, but built 139 days earlier (8-11-1978)! My bathroom scale says she weighs 11.4 lbs. The only thing wrong with mine is belt buckle rash on the back and I broke the toggle switch cap doing the Ace Freeley jitter sound! I’m the same age as Tom but nowhere near as talented as either of you two. What an awesome surprise- thank you for thinking of doing this series. I’m already looking forward to the next one.

I still have a 1974 Goldtop Deluxe I bought new for $354 when I was 16yo. All original except the tuners.

This man’s amazing- he owns 2 of the finest examples of Les Pauls ever made, a 60 ‘burst and 57 gold top and then he has his deluxe. By his own admission, not their finest era of LP production (Norlin era). I have a 70’s and it’s indeed a boat anchor. But he’ll hang on it as it means something. Been following him since laid up with Covid and I’m convinced anything he does has meaning. This dude has accidentally become so much to so many. I continue to follow him for what he’ll do or say next as much as his guitar prowess. Great guest and video!

I knew from the thumbnail it would be a Deluxe. I have a wine red '76 , which I love dearly. Uncle Larry was talking about Filtertrons the other day, which I'm also a big fan of, and those minis sound closer than anything.

That's cool, man. I love how the stories of instruments are the stories of their players

How effing cool was that! Sensational vid and great to see Uncle Larry's LP and hear the story. Love your work man.

Awesome video, Robert. Tom’s set the bar high for your next interviews. Amazing to see his first real guitar. Looking forward to seeing more of these.

Oh man please please please keep this series going. Love the stories and guitar knowledge, it's a privilege to be able to listen.

Thank you @RobertBakerGuitar! I have the utmost respect for @501ChorusEcho and you, so it is wonderful to see you feature Uncle Larry.