You bet Phil: Interesting what one hears sometimes turns out
to be totally the opposite. 
Wonder if Elliott Randall may have started a craze now
with Guitar players using Ampeg SVT Bass amps turned up to 11 and Fender Strats with
a Humbucking pickup in the neck position. 
Jack 
PS: Phil what did you use to record your Lead Guitar Parts -
Guitar - Amp-- Mic or Amp simulator - Cubase 7 Effects etc. 