I don't copy anyone's solos exactly....most of what I do is improvied around lics from the originals. When I tell my friends what I can play they often make the mistake of thinking I can do a note for note copy and play it as well as the original artist.....neither of which are true most of the time.

Dejan, I agree :) For the Love of God is very enjoyable coz Vai put so much cheese between the bits that I enjoy that I get on well improvising loads. Plus I do it on an LP with no Floyd Rose.....hoping to perform it soon...(just need a damn bassist!)

I like playing Rhoads' solo on 'Believer' (Live version) I use it for speed practice.