I agree with mc9mm totally...I would add one thing to that...when you go to play a solo....forget everything you know. Don't try and think about what you're playing. The best solos are alwyas when the guitarist just let's go and plays from the heart...You can see it when a guitarist is in the "zone" or in their own world...it feels good to be there too! Obviously you have to build a strong foundation for this to happen so keep on jammin' and practicing!