Started playing guitar at 12 yrs old (around 67). At 15 yrs old I had my 1st electric ( a Norma). Then I found a (almost) new 1969 Fender Telecaster for $10 I think around 1970. Saved my lunch money for that. Been playing on teles and strats since then. Bought my beat-buddy 2 years ago. I appreciate the time people put in to post drum beats to many songs. I have downloaded many of them. Bought the footswitch for the beat buddy last year. It has a few glitches, but is a great tool to work with.