David, you want some satch ring-tones for your Nokia? don't you think that kinda sucks?! hehe. I haven't a clue where you'd find them......god luck man!

I've found Guitar Mania really good - I know they are more pricey than other people around, but they have to compete with bigger names, and they have really really good service. I've spent about 4 grand there so far! oops, I knew I was saving for something. nevermind, I'll learn to drive next year. hehehe.

I think some of you folks seem to forget that Joe is in a band. lmao! What do bands do? PRACTICE! Joe can't just roll out of bed and go on tour (well...maybe he could, but I don't think he would). He has to organize this tour, make arrangements for this & that, do interviews, whore himself and G3, and spend time with his family. That's not mentioning any charity stuff he does, school stuff with ZZ, or any of his personal bidness. We all get bent when we don't hear from Joe for a while, but that's life man. We're damn lucky he comes here - no wait - we're damn lucky he even has an interactive place for his fans to come and jaw about this and that and make some Satch friends on the net. If we're lucky, we get to meet each other at shows & stuff. If we're really lucky, we get some blue from Joe, inside info from Jon, and let's not forget the backstage passes too dudes! Not a bad deal if you ask me (yeah, I know nobody did, but I digress). Anyways, if Joe doesn't show up here for weeks, doesn't send you a free guitar, or a pic, or a photo, or an email, or some guacamole dip just for shits and giggles, it doesn't mean he's being shitty to his fans. It means he can't do it all.

I agree, Joe is a busy busy guy, and if he had time to respond he would. He's a nice and humble guy, so there's no "my fans think I'm god so I can shaft them" kind of thing going on. I think it's wrong to think that becasue joe has a "talk to joe" page on the site that he owes us anything. The fact that we have his music is plenty..anything else is extra.

Stu Clone - " "Satchville, Canada"

That soooooooo sounds like it could be some little satch-oriented hippie commune on the outskirts of one of the provinces ;)"

Yes!!! We need a little Satchland resort somewhere... I'm thinking claim one of those little islands in the Bay of Fundy, steals some golf carts for transportation, get some condos or whatever built, and of course some 50000 Watt Speakers and just...freakin' broadcast, Satch-Style! Sound travels nicely on water your know ;). Those fishermen won't know what hit 'em, lol!

Alexandre - Oh...lol... sorry about that! What kind of stuff is on the bonus cd?

Yup, i must agree with Michell's words. Joe is a buisy guy but he treats his fans good. Unlike Metallica,who lost what music was all about,looking for cash instead. I find it ironic that metallica will not let its fans sample music. But it allows other bands to infringe on their copyrighted songs. I guess metallica fans must form bands,playing metalica songs at concerts,in order to enjoy them. :>P

DEATH CUBE: do you have a favorite key to solo in? I like C#.

GREG M. who or what is "hiram abif?" Is that an anagram or a philosipher or some sort of concious state?

Simon manzer: What kind of pick do you use? I like a 3mm big stubby:- Axmanjr: Have you ever considered a seven string? You may be surprised at how easy it is to get use to; and you can still find those ball-breaking chords without the d-tuna.

Narface - The box is kinda expensive, I know. But the box comes with the first three CDs as well as a bonus interview disc. It's well worth the money, I promise you.

It is only available through Steve Vai's website.