Although I've only been playing for about 5 years, I've tried to keep an open mind about musical styles, and have brought influences from different genres. But in the end, I always end up sounding like one of two men........Hendrix or Stevie Ray. That is who I sound like, BUT who I want to sound like is kinda one big mix including.......Jimi, SRV, Clapton, Brent Mason, and Yngwie. i feel that this collaboration of styles would allow for endless possibilities and could encompass all musical desires. But thats just my opinion.....lemme know what you think....