I just got through making fun of shit like this. did you not understand?
let's use an example or 3, Kurdt Kobain, Eddie Van Halen, and Angus Young could have never answered the question you asked. yet they will always be very important musical people. Proving theory, equipment, and trivial knowledge useless.
I was joking too, Beavis.
I actually know the answers to the question(s) ~ as do many others, including Yngwie.
Peace.
As far as the hum with my Frenzel, I'm not sure if you know what you are talking about (other guy) ~ do you know everything there is to know about point-to-point? Did you see everything on that amp? Can you explain to me the cathode?
There was no hum, whatsoever, at any volume. You should be commenting on the types of tubes I plugged into it.
BTW, I am more of a solid state guy. This handmade Frenzel was an opportunity that I could not pass up. It would have been foolish.
Also (other guy) ~
you shouldn't comment about Strats if you don't know what you are talking about. Cheaper wood? Who cares? Do you know what JEMs are made of?
My Squiers will out-perform (with me playing of course) any Strat, or other guitar for that matter - the only bitch I could possibly have is within the machine heads, but I don't like Strat machines either. I would go to another company and flip them even if I had to, but I have learned over the years how to make things work to my advantage.
Put up.
I know I have. Many times.
As far as learning theory (even another guy) ~ you may think it not important, but when you do learn it, inside and out, not only can you play ANYTHING, you can also identify anything you hear musically.
Some players brag about being self-taught, and they always hit the wrong notes. "Theory" in this sense is not theory as far as what you might think. It is a universally accepted science when it comes to music. It is objective, in the true sense of the word.
Guitarists and musicians cannot associate very long with other musicians who do not know their theory, otherwise, collaborating would become nothing more than a glorified classroom setting.
Learning theory in music allows you to travel as the crow flies when it comes to playing, learning and developing musical composition. It allows you to compose without having any musical instruments in your hands. The only real problem is when theory overrides your style. The numbers become too mathematical, and the playing can easily become stale.
If you learn music theory, you will not spend much time listening to musicians who don't.
Wanna talk about the "Devils Tritone?" ~ it's not "theory" but it is interesting. Flatted fifths turned to tonics became evil many moons ago, yet in passing they are considered 'bluesy...'
The gift of music? The ear. You either have it or you don't. You might develop it over time, but perfect pitch is a gift that only a rare few have.
Rock on.