I am very familiar with Maine. My daughter lives in Augusta. I spend a lot of time there. You are quite a ways up 95. Pretty close to New Brunswick.
I am one of your Cannuck neighbors but about 600 miles away, in Ontario.
Before you make any changes I would have a listen to Joe Bonamassa new DVD "Live at the Royal Albert Hall". You have just about the perfect set up for Joes style of blues. I am a died in the wool blues guy, and I really like the Gibson, Marshall tone with a little slap back that Joe uses.
Oh and I was wondering who it was that was bringing up all these 2 year old threads. I was confused. But I realize it had to be a Mainer LOL
The Blues is alright!
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