Just a quick update. As of today I can basically play the first half of the solo at 100 bps. It's a little rough, but it's there. I listened to it at full speed and thought to myself, "I can do that." I'm pretty excited. Now it's a matter of cleaning things up and getting that last bit of speed (in that order). Then I can tackle the crazy last 1/2 of the solo. If I faithfully work on this every day, I'm pretty convinced I'll have the solo down by my birthday. I'd add "if not sooner" but I know that the second half of the solo will not be as easy.

I'm also remembering why I like my Showmaster so much. What a fun guitar to play!