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Hey Ken...

I have been a big Washburn fan for around 3 years now... And have a D10S12 on my stand at home

I was also quite a well known member on the washburn forums for a very long time (until my internet went bust) So I know a fair amount about washburn (probably more than I do about any other guitars)

The X33 is an extremely nice guitar... I found one second hand in a guitar shop once and although I had no way of affording it, I most definitely had a play

I find the neck is fast, the sound is great... However, I would suggest (if possible) going for one higher up the X range... I would suggest the X40...

The X40 still has the trem but it has 2 seymour duncan humbuckers instead of three washburn singles... However, this all depends on the sound you're after... Single coil pickups may suit your style more...

As said... the X33 is very nice... I like the entire X range and infact the X50PROFE is on my guitar wishlist

Hope I've been able to help

Ben

I've only ever managed to play on 1 breedlove guitar... And I must say, I enjoyed the experience very much.
I completely agree with you about the "big-guitar sound" from a little guitar.

Glad to hear your guitar center were cool about it and let you have full credit... A lot of places I've been to would just be like "yeah...it's not our fault...blame the manufacturer"

Zurf, thats what effects are for

System absolutely kick ass, but I wouldn't go as far as saying they were metal.
Like toxic, I would say they are awesome ROCK.
However, I don't agree with the statement that american metal is week, personally I like them, though its heavier if you get some australian stuff =p

Ben

I honestly do believe that bass is underestimated.
You can get more sounds out of a 4 string bass than you can on a guitar playing with just 4 strings. This is partly due to slap and pop though.
As long as the bassist is ok at playing, then the song should sound alright as long as everyone else isn't off

Personally I have no problem playing bass.
About a year ago my girlfriend got a bass and started to learn, and many a time I have sat down with an old acoustic and shes watched what I do and try to copy it.
I'm more a rythym guitarist who is venturing into the world of shredding and on several occasions have been asked by friends to cover for guitarists at gigs.
I have been asked to play bass at gigs twice and both times I thoroughly enjoyed it.
In a band setup, I actually prefer playing bass to electric.

I would say if you can play the electric guitar, you can play bass, but that doesn't mean you can play it well.
Changes on a bass are different, and it stretches your fingers more to reach those frets. Also, even the most basic of bass techniques (such as walking) are not used on "normal" guitar.
However, if you are ok at electric, then you will be able to find your way around the fretboard without too much difficulty (unless its fretless =P)

Ben

frailing?

Ben

Personally, I'm more of a rhythm guitarist, although I am focusing on learning to shred at the minute, so I am heading into the realm of intricate solos

Ben

My inspiration comes from myself.
I used to take lessons in the trombone (I know it's sad) and due to this, i had a good ear for music.
When they stopped, I started teaching myself to play other instruments by ear, so now I can play something on almost anything.
I originally got a guitar purely intending just to have it, but I decided it would be best to learn that aswell, so I got myself a couple of chordbooks and havn't looked back since.
At the minute, acoustically, I have my own sound which is inspired by my own life and my journey through learning as many instruments as possible.
Electrically at the moment, one of my major influences is Joe Satriani, so I am trying to learn to play like him.
One of my main inspirations is also one of the youth leaders at my church, he has been teaching me, and I am a member of the youth band.

Ben

I agree with jcellini, I've played Taylors, Martins and Breedloves, and personally I would choose a breedlove over those two.

Ben

I'd go for a Washburn D10S

Boot, it would be for performing with, so I would definitely be standing and moving around a lot.
Are the ones with trems as standard expensive?

Ben

You can build Randy Rhoads V type for around a $750.00 american.

Bootlegger.