*raises hand*
Been "playing" for at least 15 yrs now. Never had any lessons. All self-taught and it shows.

I couldn't play a lead to save my life. Now, if we talk about some pit inducing, skull crushing rhythms then I'm your man. I prefer good melodic heavy metal that has some good thought out guitar. My main influence for picking up a guitar was James Hetfield (the good Metallica days). Some of my other influences are Zakk Wylde, Dimebag Darrell, Kerry King, and Max Cavalera.
Current gear:
amp: Mesa/Boogie Subway Rocket
guitar: PRS Custom 22 (Whale blue) w/ Tremonti pickup set
