Thankx alot for the info. I am saving my money for now, i think im gonna take some lessons so i can get a little more under my belt. I gotta another guitar question, ne 1 played or have a epiphone les paul or sg or ne thing? If so how they sound, feel, etc.? Are they nearly as good as a gibson. What about the schecter C-1 classic? ne takers? thankx again