If you're looking for a more widely usable pedal, then i would go for the wah. However, if it's crazy effects you seek, then look no further than the whammy pedal. However this is only the advice of a 16 year old.

I had a go on a Jackson the other day, and it felt so, SO good to use a floyd rose for the first time! Although the one i played wasn't that good (£230), it could go UP! My dad set up the strat so that it can only go down. And if that's how good a cheap guitar like that is, then i can only imagine how good my 1200 is going to be when/if i buy it!

Joe. You have influenced my life. I bought Surfing with the Alien when it was released, and you inspired the style of music that I still enjoy the most today. It also inspired me to learn to play the guitar. For the last 10 years, I have been playing a JS-1000. I have seen you numerous times in concert. And so, it is very disappointing to see that you have signed up for the boycott of Arizona. Clearly this coalition has not read the bill and does not understand the policy. They have created an emotionally charged movement that is not based on the facts. The SB-1070 pdf can be read at SB-1070. If you or I are involved in a lawful stop by police, we are expected and required to show a driver's license, registration, and proof of insurance. Why do you think someone here illegally should have no obligation to do the same? This is just one issue that is not addressed by your group. It would also be interesting to hear what you mean by "In the last 15 years the erosion of rights of American citizens has put us close to a police state". Sweeping provocative statements should have more detailed explanations.

No thinking person expects much from musicians like Rage Against the Machine - this is not the first time that they have directed their anger toward the U.S. Do they ever rage against terrorism, dictators that torture and kill their citizens, or other criminal activity?

Reading your misleading opinions has detracted from the joy of playing my JS guitar and listening to your music. But, before I turn away from all things Satriani, it seems only fair to ask you to investigate this issue in more depth. Surely it is very popular among the signatories to rant against Arizona, but truth and clarity about SB-1070 is more important.

Joe, Arizona Resident

Not Guilty in Casey Anthony on the important murder / related charges.

Two Shay Lagomorphiclady - Mebbe the link is KNACkered!

**boom boom cha!** >=;P

Zinc - i didn't think they'd go for Murder 1 but Not Guilty on Manslaughter O_o wtf! 31days she didn't report her kid was missing. 31 days!

BigBunny

I was surprised on the outcome.

Hi Joe - how's tricks?

Happy Birthday Webby

Satriella - glad I could be part of it, you both looked really great together.

As for this "yes he is very cute and handsome and sweeeeet! LOL" I'm sure you were talking about hubs! But ta for the compliments

Skippygirl - tsk tsk you. You & Mrs Walker need to behave. But as ever, thank you. Good timing for boosting pip

Cuth - not sure we've ever "chatted" on the board before but your posts sure are interesting. Good to have you back so to speak

Welcome back to Fatape and Ozzy Fudd too

Cheese, Michelle, Blue Moon, Two Shay, Slansh, Glitz, Uncle Tom Cobley and all - hi peeps, how is everyone?

Hello Sir Alan

Another fecked up day with the daughter in hospital.

However, finally some GOOD news, looks like the placenta previa is no longer previa. With less than a month to term it's moved far enough out of the way for the baby to get her head down where it should be.

Looking forward to Sunday nights webcast of the Cliff benefit show Joe, Chris and I will be standing by, ready at 8 pm, lol!

Police Watch as SB1070 Illegal alien supporters desecrate US Flag during National Anthem

Couldn't find anything in the narrative about the GI that was stopped by the cops from grabbing the flag, but the video does show law enforcement just standing around doing nothing but watching while our flag is desecrated ..... A sad day, indeed, for this country......

Cappy - that's good news, she's in the home straight now so not long to wait.

Al: That Joe pic scared the sh*t out of me, lmao!! And Bill Bailey.... I fell out on that one!!!!

turbo236: Kinda late, but I've always loved this Paul Gilbert version of The Star Spangled Banner Watch as he rings out the sustain towards the end, and then Green Tinted Sixties Mind is added for good measure :-)

Pip55: :-)

Here's what's happening in my neighborhood. Very, very sad! Only 28 years old, and his wife is pregnant. Google his name for more info. Very sad day here.

TheHawkGuy- Unfortunately, there is nothing the cops CAN do to people who are desecrating the Flag. It is technically not illegal; the flag code is just a set of guidelines that suggest how people should treat and handle the Flag, it is only law for U.S. entities to follow it.
Two years ago, I was in the Air Force, on duty, standing with a bunch of Secret Service agents while we watched a bunch of stupid teenagers across the street from where the Vice Pres. was speaking drag the Flag on the sidewalk, spit on it, rip it- pretty much everything but burn it. There wasn't a damn thing the law could do. Finally an old Vietnam-era Vet went up and punched the kid holding the Flag in the face and continued to wail on him until the cops arrested one of them. Guess who went to jail? The teens were politely asked to leave for being unruly or something of the sort. I'll admit it was nice to see him leave with blood all over his face, I didn't care how young he was.

Ovation1- Don't get me wrong, I love me some PG, but I like my National Anthem to be played the way it was written (for the most part). That's why I favor Joe's rendition of it so much. He doesn't add any BS, gets right to the point but yet still manages to send a message with those few notes that few others can, IMO. The Star Spangled Banner is without a doubt my favorite song, and it means a lot to me. I'd love to hear Joe play it more often! There are certain parts of Zakk Wylde's rendition that I like and a FEW parts of Steve Vai's, and I think Hendrix definitely broke ground with his, but for me it's Joe FTW!