Thanks for the advice! I've only been in the "Guitar/Guitar" situation, never been in a full band situation before, never really had the option either...At my former Junior High School (im going into 9th grade), there were no Drummers or Bassists, only guitarists/piano players, but at my new high school there should be plenty.

do you think how heavy guage strings you have on affects your phrasing much? I use 12-52's on my electric (long lasting, and the tone is a little better), do you think it affects it much?