I too once belived in the heavier gauge string as a superior tone source. However, thanks to the graciousness of B.B. King I learned that a lighter-gauge string offers superior playing comfort ... try it, you may like it.

Can't do it, simply cause underneath 'em is too ugly.

Until you learn to play what you want to hear, you're barking up the wrong tree.

Each guitar has its own character and personality, which can be magnified once the player engages in beatin' it up

Most of the reggae awareness is still among music industry people and people who are already into all types of music.

Turn on, tune up, rock out.

I probably owe as much to Jeff Beck as I do to Son House with connections to the blues.