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Something else to consider: http://www.jldguitar.net/ My Breedloves came with this installed from the factory, and it really does have an incredible effect on the overall tone of the guitar. The stuff they claim on their website is really true.

It looks like you can't combine K&K/JJB SBTs with this system, am I right?

Same here, more or less
I don't listen to music as much as I used to (kids, wife, full time job..)
So when I DO sit down and listen, I'm more concerned about the quality (according to my taste)

I listen to harder/heavier/faster music at 38 than when I was 18

Gun oil or gunstock oil?

I'd probably look for something else than gun oil. But many walnut type stocks are oiled with something, maybe that's what he uses?

Well, he also plays Marshalls, I`m clutching at straws here

http://www.joestump.com/amps.htm

Maybe not "total", since he plays ESP and Engl. Impellitteri even playd Strats