Hey guys,

for anyone else trying to make a serious go of being an artist - Check out SESAC, they help witht the bills.

SESAC is a performing rights organization. That means they help you out with things like touring costs or even the essentials of life - kind of like a labor union for musicians. I know you guys know how hard it can be to make a living doing what you love, so I  recommend you check them out. www.sesac.com/musicnation.   They hold competitions periodically, money in the bank.

To echo the sentiments of everyone on this thread, the pinky is essential.
How else are you going to do your sweet fret reaches.

At the Gates are the money.

I was done with Limp Bizkit years ago