I am 29 years old and have been playing for roughly ten years now. Started with acoustic and finger-picking and have made the transition to electric about 3 years ago. It has been a challenge learning to use a pick and how to adjust to the reactions of an electric. But I love it! Having had no real electric gear for so long, I often read these forums to help me along my way. Some advice has worked, and other advice was just not for me. Like most people say; "it's what sounds good and feels good to you, the player".