thanks for the tunes MIT..here's one for you if you like Yingwie Malmsteen, get his "inspirations" cd. Only guy I ever heard who could make a strat sound like it was on steroids. BTW..I also play a Gibson lP. I usully don't use my large amps unless I am going to play outdoors or in a real large room. The spl when you crank the volume to get good response is so high it is punishing. My ears still work and I are old so just remember, use earplugs. I have always done so even in my young and stupider days. Great to hear from other twangers. GS