OK this I can't resist! (I can resist everything but temptation...)

How old are you (range)?
Chronologically 46, mentally I'm as old as the woman I feel (yes married! and bought me my 11 rack , Les Paul Supreme, PRS 21, Jem, Strat & Ibarnez AGR73T -I gentlemen am one lucky dude!!! )

How long have you been playing guitar (range)?
Play is strong word , lets just say I've owned guitars for about 35 years

What style(s) do you play?
Again that word play well I make a noise that sounds like Rush/Classic Rock/80's metal in my head but my ears tell me a different story......

Do you play other instruments?
errr...thats a bit of a personal question don't cha think?

Which ones?
yikes...see above...

Are you in a band (or have you been)?
Yes it's me and my Rush Bobble heads, we rock!!!

Do you play (or have you ever played) professionally (full time)?
Only in my dreams......

If so, at what level (clubs, concerts in support of a major label release, etc)?
In my dreams? 11 of course!!!

At what level do you primarily gig now (large concerts, corporate events\festivals, worship, clubs, cruise ships, weddings, bar mitzvahs, house parties)?
Bedroom closet, I am a leg-end in my own lunchtime

How often do you play live?
Well last time I looked I still had a pulse so I guess every time the fancy takes me. I'll be sure to update this if I get bit by a zombie, vampire or a zombpire (now that would be cool!)

I laughed , I cried & I in fact I enjoyed all of your responses Rushian.......Hell, I even love ur user name.....

Oh &.....It is me Julius, I'm your brother!!!!!!

If things don't work out with you & the wife, have her look me up son......I can be had for a new PRS Tremonti guitar (I cook & clean too) & I'm easy.........

Jokes aside (yea, right), I think that ur joy for the guitar (& the holy trinity) comes thru loud & clear bro........

Peace! X-Mann

PS - You have a great gear collection too.........So what the hell do you do to get the wife to even let you have all these cool toys?

The first thing I thought about when he mentioned his bobbleheads was Mr. Liefsons collection of barbie's by his peddle. He's in good company!!

Okay - I'll play too!

How old are you (range)?
45 earth years

How long have you been playing guitar (range)?
Started at 15... played for about 7 years... took about 13 years off... been playing again for about 10 years.

What style(s) do you play?
Crappy... wait, that's my technique. Style - 80s rock is my pocket - grew up on old Rush (Moving Pictures and older), Van Halen, Scorpions, Ratt....

Do you play other instruments? Which ones?
A bit of bass... have sat in on drums for the youth band I lead at church.

Are you in a band (or have you been)?
I play in a worship band at church (risen.bandcamp.com -- we have a few originals)

Do you play (or have you ever played) professionally (full time)?
Eh... no.

If so, at what level (clubs, concerts in support of a major label release, etc)?
N/A

At what level do you primarily gig now (large concerts, corporate events\festivals, clubs, weddings, bar mitzvahs, house parties)?
Church

How often do you play live?
Most every Sunday - 11R 1/4" out to a DI to the board

How old are you (range)?
42

How long have you been playing guitar (range)?
27

What style(s) do you play?
I like listening to all kinds of music, but when I play, I'm best at Hard Rock/Metal

Do you play other instruments? Which ones?
Bass, Drums, Keys, various tsrange intruments around the house

Are you in a band (or have you been)?
I was in lots of local bands, various degrees of local success & failures

Do you play (or have you ever played) professionally (full time)?
If so, at what level (clubs, concerts in support of a major label release, etc)?
Pro? No, but best gigs included legendary CBGBs in New York and headlining the Trocadero in Philadelphia...lots of radio play on those big city "loud & local" type shows

At what level do you primarily gig now (large concerts, corporate events\festivals, clubs, weddings, bar mitzvahs, house parties)?
No gigging these days...but grooming an all internet band- all are welcome!

How old are you (range)?
48

How long have you been playing guitar (range)?
34 years

What style(s) do you play?
Mostly Rock, Hard, Classic, some contemporary Christian stuff at church

Do you play other instruments? Which ones?
I have a bass for recording, and attempt to sing

Are you in a band (or have you been)?
Yes, I have always been in a gigging band since I was 16

Do you play (or have you ever played) professionally (full time)?
Yes, but now just a weekend warrior - once or twice per month. After graduating college back in '87, my cover band toured the midwest, playing 5 or 6 night club gigs in IA, NE, ND, SD, MN, WI, IL for a year. I would have loved to been in an original band back then instead - both are fun.

If so, at what level (clubs, concerts in support of a major label release, etc)?
clubs, town celebrations, a few concerts back in the day, opened up for Brett Michaels at a local arena show last fall

At what level do you primarily gig now (large concerts, corporate events\festivals, clubs, weddings, bar mitzvahs, house parties)?
primarily clubs, some town celebrations

How often do you play live?
somewhere between 2 - 4 times per month.

How old are you (range)?
41

How long have you been playing guitar (range)?
Around 28 years but I had a period of 2-3 years where I didn't play much at all.

What style(s) do you play?
80's music like Ratt, Dokken, Iron Maiden, Quiet Riot, Pink Floyd, White Lion, Tesla...and Praise & Worship

Do you play other instruments? Which ones?
Bass, Keyboards and Drums

Are you in a band (or have you been)?
One in High School and College. Play full time in the Church Praise Team and the Youth Praise Team as lead guitarist.

Do you play (or have you ever played) professionally (full time)?
Not paid but have played city wide Church youth events or other area church's.

If so, at what level (clubs, concerts in support of a major label release, etc)?
Played at clubs during high school and college. Play at Church, Youth Events now.

At what level do you primarily gig now (large concerts, corporate events\festivals,
clubs, weddings, bar mitzvahs, house parties)?
Church and Youth Events

How often do you play live?
2 times a week, every week.

Do you ever record with your Eleven Rack?
Starting to, since I just received it.

If so, do you record covers & or originals?
Working on originals but I've recorded cover's in the past.

Have you ever used your Eleven Rack out at a live gig?
Will be using it at Church next week

What are your favorite hobbies besides music & guitar playing?
Spending time with the family, working out, playing racquetball, working with the youth at church (not a hobbie but something I enjoy).

Optional Q: Married, single
Will be married 19 years in a couple of months to my first love that I have been with for 25 years. Have 2 girls, one almost 13 and one 9.

Julius? JULIUS! my god bro...where have you been!???? My...you've grown, you're a lot taller and buffer then I remember..hey what's that housekeeper doing...



She's mine I tell you, ALL MINE!!!! Back of dude or I'll give you nasty wedgie!! oh...wait a minute...you're the tall buff guy......DAMN



I bet you say that to all the boys



I make sure she has all milk she wants and as much gold as she can eat.(I'm still saving up for the asses and slaves! )

But seriously X-Mann, if I made you laugh and cry, then I have paid back a small part of the debt, I have with you for making me giggle like a rabid hyena and cry like a politician caught playing his instrument! I live for your posts and X-TV



I live by the motto - He with the most toys when he dies wins! One of these days I'll post pics of the 'collection' so that the burglars know where to come !!

Ok time for me to go back into bedroom closet and enter lurking mode

Is that what it's called nowadays? LOL!!!

ALL 4"!