Hey Marty, I'm a big fan of your music and unique style...of course I want to find my own sound, but you're definately an inspiration. My questions are: 1) What kind (or model) of pics do you use? I've neer seen this information in any "gear page" around, and I have to say that I'm really curious about it, cos you sound just so fuckin' clear! 2) Have you ever played or seriously tought about playing a guitar with 'active pickups', such as EMG's? I really cannot choose between them and Seymour Duncan's pickups... 3) I'm aware that you always hear a lot about touring and that this is originally a "gear" section, but when are you coming to Brazil for more clinics? People here just adore you, man. Thanks for your time, dude, and keep rockin' hard! Luís