been fooling around off and on for years. decided once and for all its the right time to put it all together. career paths always seem to take priority. not anymore. looking to buy a gibson j-180ec soon. step up from what i am presently using. best one owned "63 lp goldtop" (original, non-reissue) until borrowed "permanantly" from a former guitar jamming "buddy"(and i use that term very loosely). scales leading the way presently, along with theory tripping close behind. fingers feel great and hard again.