Originally Posted by: WashburndSo, what should I look at improve my scales for soloing? I know a few basic ones, but not quit sure how the "scales" work down the neck of the guitar.

Thanks to JeffS65 for posting those links. That was very helpful! :)

Knowing scales is of course very important, how to visualize and play the fretboard patterns and connecting that shape to a series of sounds in your mind. Also important in creating a good solo (or licks, melodies, etc.) is knowing what to do with those scales, how to use them.

These tutorials on basic improv and lead techniques are good for that:

Basic rock and blues licks

Blues in E - Rhythm & Lead
http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=170

Adding Major Notes to Pentatonic Minor
http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=217
http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=232
http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=244

Introduction to Improvisation (Major and Minor Scale)
http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=483
http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=491

Hope this helps, let us know how it goes!