Gearwire MVP Candidate Schlottdog spends his time on the Line 6 forums when he's not playing guitar in his worship band. Plus, he used to hang out with the dudes from Stryper. Rock on!

What is your background?

I am novice guitar player. I only play in my worship band

How did you get started in music and what advice would you give to someone who just started?

Don't give up. Play anywhere to anyone.

Who are your musical influences and what genre do you listen to most?

Eddie Van Halen, John Petrucci, and I listen to many different styles: Prog, metal, country

What's your inspiration?

Jesus

What's your motivation for helping people out on forums?

Because I know it can get frustrating trying to figure things out. Most of the time USERS of the products are better than the companies customer support.

What's your favorite piece of gear and why? What gear do you use?

My PODxt Live for leading Worship.

What are your favorite sources for gear-related information?

Guitar Player and Guitar One Magazine, Gearwire.com

What's the best music related advice you've ever given?

Don't worry about how you look when you play, just play!

What's the best music related advice you've ever received?

Don't give up and don't get down!

What's the best and worst thing about being a musician?

Best = Get to play
Worst = Can't always get the latest gear

What is the best and worst thing about online forums?

Best = Great Advice, good friends

What music-related topic do you think is most neglected on forums?

User clips of the product being discussed.

What are the 5 forum posts/threads where you are most proud of your contributions? (Give actual URLs)

Anything regarding the XTL or POD.

Anything else you would like voters to know? Any interesting music related stories?

Use to go to Church and hang out with Stryper back in the 80's