All points are valid, I love GB but I'm hoping through continued use I will out grow it. I never thought about backing tracks or asking my buddies to come and record...oddly enough I'm sure they could do it at home on fb and email it to me...using the line 6 sonic port mic as my USB interface for the moment. May need an upgrade there. Thanks for all the thoughts and tips. Side note I listened to your sound cloud Maggior and was impressed how long you been playing?