Originally Posted by: JeffS65
Where you place your fingers on a chord has a name...if you know that, you know the fretboard.

Yep, but don't ever let that get in the way of experimenting or just forging ahead with some cool sounds even though you don't understand the theory behind it. Not knowing the theoretical basis behind everything you play does not inhibit you from creating great music, no more than knowing the theory behind what you play guarantee that you will create great music. Some players just have a really good ear, and that's all they need. Other's delve deeper into understanding what it is that they are playing. Whatever keeps you on the path of your music goals.