thanks everybody for the replys... i am prob. goin to buy a gibson les paul gt. the one thats black with the flames comin off it.. u can see a pic on gibsons site. is there any specail amp that i need for playin punk? would a 30 amp be better than a 100 amp? i mostly will be playin in my room but i am tryin to get together a band and if i get a band together i dont wanna be buyin another amp to play gigs and shows u know. Thanks again, Jacob