I clicked on introduce yourself so here I am. My name is Robert Jacobson, I will be 72 years old this month. Taught myself initially to play guitar when I got drafted into military service during the Viet Nam war. While most of the other guys in my barracks spent 99% of their time getting drunk and chasing hookers I learned to play guitar, not that there is something wrong with doing the latter. Anyway, at the end of 1972 I returned home from Southeast Asia and bought a new black Gibson Les Paul custom with the "fretless wonder" neck. Paid $500 for it out the door. I still have that guitar with the finish worn through on the back of the neck in places. Tried out a few Fender guitars but never liked them, I just don't care for bolt on necks. Made a living playing for quite a few years always with Gibson guitars and Marshall amps. Had a 100 watt Hiwatt stack for about 25 years, played it once, sold it on Ebay about six months ago. I have accumulated about thirty Gibson guitars over the years. I still have nine 4x12 Marshall cabinets and seven Marshall 100 watt heads, two plexi's, a couple master volumes, and the rest just straight out super leads. My newest one is a 1977. I try to play every day but sometimes miss a day or two. Mostly play my Gibson J50 acoustic I bought used in 1973. I don't know what year it was made, just didn't care. I still enjoy playing and can still hold my own, when I can't I'll probably quit so I won't embarrass myself. Never used any pedals, just straight from the guitar to the amp. Wait, I did use a cry baby in the late seventies for a while. I remember, can't remember who said it, but whoever it was said," you want better tone? learn to play better". I truly believe that. What brings me here? I don't tire discussing Gibson guitars and maybe I might have the answer to someone's question. Onward thru the fog!