Homeskoolin’ Bonus “An Unboxing Of Sorts”

You thought Larry would never do a silly "unboxing video"…...
well...you were dead wrong.

Here’s an in depth look at a 1961 Gibson SG Special I purchased recently from the fine folks at LA Vintage. Thank you Clif

Check out their website here friends:

[stringlocker]

Unboxing videos are not silly when you pull out a 61 Gibson SG special. Unboxing videos are silly when the host takes a half an hour to unbox a budget guitar from Amazon.

[chrisdeorzio]

I've been playing for like 30 years and I don't think I've ever seen anyone do what you did at about 7:52 - where the bass note sustains and feeds back, while still playing clean notes on top without those notes getting messy or also feeding back. I didn't know that was possible. Thank you again professor.

[madwheels]

I always feel like a beautiful guitar like that… which made it through all those years deserves to be played by someone who can make it sing like it is capable of singing. You are that guy.

[stringlocker]

What a perfect guitar. That's a one-and-done guitar.

[stephenpoole]

Just bought my first vintage guitar last week. A ‘65 SG Jr. that I immediately installed the Music City Savvy on. As soon as I had it dialed in I went right into “Tattoo” 😂

You’ve helped shape my musical life in many profound ways, Tom. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your wisdom with us!

[ptklip]

This is a really nice video, Tom. Townshend is the reason I started playing back in 1980, which made this even better. I really dig it when you go into riff dictionary mode. So many fantastic licks. You're a great, great player, man.

[TheOdditee]

The Session Man’s take on guitar setup is a very welcomed addition to your legacy on the ol’ Tube. Sure, there are tons of “How to Setup your Les Paul Like a Pro!” videos out there, but one by you is AUTHENTIC. Never discount that. Even when you redo what’s been done already, video wise (edit: which you rarely do), you always add real VALUE to the conversation. Cheers, Thanks and Rock On! 🤘🏼

[ryanallenbass]

For those about to rock, for those who have always rocked, and for those who will never stop rocking, we salute you! Love you Uncle Larry.

[johandalgaard]

Love this show as much as in the early days. What a goldmine of knowledge and the nastiest yet most graceful playing on YouTube

[MattXScott]

Sounds ACE! The mail person brought good news this time

[anderaparicio]

Woow what a cool guitar. It is so clean, and the grain is straight and beautiful.
It definitely brings some angry rock and roll out of our old uncle Larry, and that is cool!!

[michaelparson-mcnamara]

Congratulations! and thanks for blowing me away this morning! Way better than caffeine LOL

[mikestillwagon]

In the immortal words of Wayne and Garth,

[johngerson]

You did good Uncle Larry, that's a "good-'un" for sure. Extra special props for the section where you got the feedback note while still playing chimey pretty notes on the high strings. Dang!

[GuitarColonel]

Superb!, , ...I must get one...I've been looking for a while now and then saw this vid....love it

[CFAinNoVA]

An instrument like this needs a home with an artist like Tom. Good match.

[SeeCSeesCC]

❤❤❤making it reign Tom. Beautiful music reigning beautiful music.

[Sammywhat]

Thanks for taking us along for the ride, Unc!

[Noitpure]

Wow!!! Now that’s a Happy New/Old Guitar Day! That SG Special sounds fantastic under your fingers! Enjoy!

[lucasrichardson]

It’s easy to see when a guitar inspires someone. You really were digging in and flying around on that thing! Congrats! Sounds amazing!!!