Hi, let me 1st say that you're a fantastic musician and a great innovator who has definatelly carved your place in music Hall of Fame: I would like to ask you several questions: 1. What would you suggest for a guitar practice to be consistent and focused? 2. What is your choice of pickups now that you use Ibanez guitars, is it still JB and Jazz from Duncan or other ? 3. What would you suggest for achieveing a smooth lively tone from an amp, i think this is a very elusive thing allthrough the tone is in the fingers... Thank you very much Humbly Andrei