Originally Posted by: KasperowWell, even if I decide not to stay with them for a long time, it'll still give me some experience, maybe even with performing for strangers, so I'll roll with it for now...

That certainly makes sense. As the new guy and the second guitarist, you really should just roll with it. Having been doing this a little bit, they may know some things you aren't aware of yet. Try it their way and if you find it isn't working for some reason, explaing to them why it isn't working for you and have some suggestions ready.

Regarding tone - I have a preference for what I like my tone to sound like when I'm practicing. I perfer a mellow sound with the treble cut back and using my neck pickup. It surprises me when I'm playing with some backing and jam tracks that a more trebly sound works better and I find myself cranking up the treble and moving to my bridge pickup.