I am a noob all the way around.Meaning new to the electric guitar and to the GT forum.I acquired my electric guitar by entering a raffle at a Punk rock gig at a local bar.The guitar had been signed by the band members.Anyhow I had it on display in my living room.I had another friend that was closing a tattoo shop,and someone had left a Peavey Special Amp at his shop.I helped him move out of the tattoo shop and he turned me on to the amp for helping.Then one night I plugged them both in and started trying simple riffs .Now I plan to advance even more.Hopefully doing so thru your forum.