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The two guitarists who have influenced my style of playing most are Ian Anderson (acoustic) and Alex Lifeson (electric). I'd be the first to admit that neither of them are nowhere near the best guitarists out there, but their style ... with an emphasis on feel more than sheer skill / speed ... are what I like. And of course honorable mention goes to David Gilmour, for the same reason.

Glad you enjoyed him, CG, and I appreciate your kind words. Music truly is a language that spans the globe and time itself ... great musicians are all over the world, and there seems to be just as many variations of how it's performed.

Nightwish    "Ghost Love Score"    Wacken, Germany, 2013

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYjIlHWBAVo

Nightwish is on the outer fringes of Prog Rock, classifying themselves as a "symphonic metal" band. Formed in Finland in 1996, it took 7 or 8 years before they began receiving international notoriety. There were the usual personnel changes over the years (not all of them amiable) but the music lives on. Admittedly, some of their material is too aggressive for my liking, but their composition abilities and tight / dramatic live performances are quite exceptional.

Featured here is their current (and amazing) lead singer Floor Jansen, who replaced founding vocalist Tarja Turunnen. Fans still divide the band's history between the Tarja - Floor eras. It is reported that Floor was given a mere 48-hours to learn the entire set list for this concert, as she was hired as a session musician for this event only. Her total performance was so amazing, Nightwish immediately offered her a full-time position with them ... good choice!

Wonderful ... that's brilliant, Jandle! Grinning from ear-to-ear as I read it!

I took a l-o-n-g serious look at a Godin "5th Avenue" archtop a few years ago, but opted to go for the Gretsch "Streamliner". I have to say, though, that the archtop sounded amazing.

That'll be awesome, JJJ ... the classic jazz box. I found this informative review on their Gretsch's current version @ Guitar Magazine:

https://www.theguitarmagazine.com/gear/ … up-review/

Wow ... Waters, Clapton, and Robertson all on one stage together ... fantastic x 3 !!!

LOL ... with all of TIG's modifications, that Monster is looking less portable all the time. Another useful addition might be a grill (or BBQ as we say here in the north). I hope the amp is as much fun as this thread.

Yes    "In the Presence Of"    Amsterdam, 2001

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_KDXoMB5wg

The European Festival Orchestra at this concert adds a lot of depth to this masterpiece, originally heard on Yes's CD "Magnification" which was released just a few months before this concert. The only "missing piece" is Rick Wakeman on keyboards (scheduling conflicts) although Tom Brislin does a capable job of filling in for him. Conductor Wilhelm Keitel chose to use the orchestra in more of a supporting role, so that "Yes still sounds like Yes". The string section picking along with Chris Squire's bass in the latter section of the song is awesome, and "Yes Symphonic Live" is (IMHO) one of the best live Prog Rock DVDs of all time ... enjoy.

Sorry, Mojo ... JJJ really distracted me with that one. What's ironic is that buying an amp "on impulse" sounds more like something he'd do! Sounds like you've got yourself a versatile unit that will be ideal for jam sessions, friends over, travel, etc. Is this it?

Ian Ethan Case    Butter II    (original composition)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TlsJCqf5NM

Cool custom instrument by Ovation, and capably played.