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Nasty one there   Do you think you will ever look to replace it at any point in the future?

You can do loads with the pentatonic scale so you want to try and learn the scale all across the fretboard.

Try and work out the intro to "Layla" there is a cool backing track for that one to play along to!

You should also try to learn the major and minor scales as well which will give you more notes to add to your pentatonic licks.

If I was to do it all over again I would learn the classic pentatonic pattern that it sounds like you are working on, then I would learn the pattern above and below this and try and make solos moving between all three. Then slowly introduce the others and you will then have the whole fretboard covered.

All other scales really add one or two notes to the pentatonic scale or change one or two notes so this understanding of this scale will help you master them all eventually!

I agree here. I also can understand that some people find that learning theory etc can restrict freedom and I think this is correct.

The benefit of learning the notes is that it is much easier to communicate your musical ideas with others or even write down your musical ideas. Also if you know the names of the notes you can easily apply something that works in one place or for one chord, and move it to another place or another chord.

For a while I did get stuck with my playing. I have learnt the pentatonic scale and I could not get out of playing in that box position. I found it incredibly restrictive and demotivating. My playing sounding repetative, and unimaginative it took a long time before I managed to break away from it and make my playing more free.

I can't see why it would make it any harder unless your hands are fatigued to the point that you loose some of the dexterity.

I wouldn't worry about it at all - its working for you so far so no need to even think about changing anything!

I play and Ibanez RG prestige edition - I forget the model number.

I bought it based on recommendation and also with the view of getting the best quality guitar for the money that I was prepare to spend.

The shape is not so much my ideal to be honest and I do somewhat regret that though it plays lovely and the colour is great and that really makes up for it.

So I think something that sounds goods and plays well to your style is important for me!

Good work - did they tell you what the problem was in the end?

Sorry only just noticed your response!

Did you try it?

I haven't turned my valve amp on now for probably coming up to three years. Now I have my cellar/studio up and running I can be much louder but I am kind of content at the moment with Revalver - especially as I am concentrating on recording rather than rocking out!

I might fire it up next week and see what it sounds like in comparison!

is this starting with your finger on the 5th fret of the 6th string?

If so this is the classic pentatonic position and you can probably play a million solos using it!

I opted for the Peavey Revalver for my plug in of choice which I am finding very good at the moment. Do you just use Guitar rig as a standalone or do you use it to record? If so, do you have any of your recordings you could share with us?

  nice work!

A classic tune!

I don't think I have ever had a taco - looks good though!