axe2: that's definitely what I needed to hear. I keep telling myself not to worry too much about these kind of things right now, but to just keep working on my ability. One of the instructors (Chris) gave me a run down on all the different things it would take to get that tone (kind of like you did). And you're right: for now, it's really not worth it. And even if it doesn't sound exactly like his version, it still sounds badass!

But I'll definitely get into it when I have more time (and money haha).

Thanks for the advice.

~Rusty