Normster (that's me) is a gear-a-holic and wannbe tone freak!

I've been playing guitar on and off since I was 11 years old...some 44 years ago. Unfortunately, I peaked at the ripe old age of 16 and have been going downhill ever since.

I like to play blues mostly ... mostly because old people look cool playing blues. Nothin' sadder than a 55 year old ex-rocker trying to shred. I also play elevator music just to piss off my son.

Hmmm...let's see. Oh yeah, I also build amplifiers. I've built "clones" of two of the greatest amps ever made, the Dumble ODS and Trainwreck Express. Of course, I've never heard either of those amps live and in person, but people tell me they're great. It's kinda turned me into a gear snob because now I can't stand playing my stock Blues Deluxe anymore.