DUDE lol, ive played on a gibson too, i dont know what it is about there necks, i dont seem tht comfortable using the through necks, i have a fender strat, and i love using the bolt on neck, i want an ibanez so i can make those really cool sounds with the double locking tremelo, my guitar teacher has 2 steve vai guitars and another ibanez so i sorta get the encouragement from him, so if any1 else has any knowledge of the guitar i want, jus let me know please