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Thanks Greg, I'll try and answer in order... Not sure which guitar I'll be using yet. I'll try to borrow a friend's (can't remember the brand, it's a semi-obscure one but very high quality) otherwise I'll use the Ibanez I bought for $200 when I was 15. I'll put new strings on it, of course. :)...

Thanks. So far, my strategy when I try something new is to copy something I like as closely as possible, then adjust to my tastes. In doing so, I also learn what I'm doing. Then, the next time I can try a radically different approach with more confidence.

Youtube has recommendations.

That's what I'm looking for! That's already very helpful, thanks.

I want the set of guidelines so I can start experimenting in the right direction. This will save me a lot of time. Like I said:

I've searched all over but have not yet found a comprehensive, simple guide to layering guitar tracks for a heavy rock sound (think Soundgarden or Helmet)...or any sound, for that matter. Yes, "if it sounds good it is good," but I interpret that as "learn the rules first, then break them". So...