[Lee Harvey]

Originally Posted by WireLine

And to add more one notion...

With regards to all the clamoring about sounding like this guy or that guy: it should be noted that the people being talked about all have a very different, yet distinct tone. Most of us who've been around can pick off Albert Lee, Brent Mason, you name it, within 4 notes...on the other hand, a lot of the newer guys are kind of starting to sound almost the same, tone wise.

Point: Find your own way - doesn't matter what X, Y, or Z is using...what matters is what YOU are using to develop YOUR tone. While being a note for note, close to tone for tone copy player can be a worthwhile endeavor, I don't think one can fully develop an identity until they explore what it is they like independent of trends. This is how the great tone guys got there, by blazing the trail instead of following someone else's...

In the end, use what ever YOU want to use to achieve the sound you have in your head. Doesn't matter what anyone else thinks.

Holy crap..

That has to be one of the best post I have read on this forum in a long time.