Normster (that's me) is a gear-a-holic and wannbe tone freak! I've been playing guitar on and off since I was 11 years old...some 45 years ago. Unfortunately, I peaked at the ripe old age of 16 and have been going downhill ever since. I like to play blues ... mostly because old people look cool playing blues. Nothin' sadder than a 56 year old trying to shred. I also play "smoove" jazz because it's easy to fake.