hi man!!!!how u doin'? i just played an SZ and it rocks, tanx for letting us know what a great guitar it is and i wanted to ask you something...i play progressive rock and i just started to study flamenco guitar but...a few days ago i was surfing the web and i discovered "SHRED" and as i continued surfing i saw u in a list named "Top 10 Shredders" u were there with jason becker...so...what can u tell me about shred???what techniques do i need to learn???do u think an SZ is good to shred??? Tanx a lot and i hope u come to mexico soon Seize the Day!!!!!!! Aldo