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Originally Posted by fazool
I've heard phenomenal guitarists sound awful with a lousy instrument.
And I've heard lousy instruments sound wonderful in phenomenal hands.
There are no absolutes and it takes both.
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Yes, a player needs a good guitar, one that responds at a professional or near-professional level. And he/she needs a guitar that he/she is comfortable playing. After that, it's up to the player.
Sometimes a player finds that he/she can't get the sound or response he/she wants. So that player might look for something else to fill that void.
There is nothing wrong with enjoying good guitars for those who have the means. I have certainly enjoyed my time with some very nice guitars. But a person can't buy their way to professional competence. It has to be earned hour by hour.
Regarding what kind of guitar player I enjoy listening to, I enjoy hearing a very good player playing a very good guitar. That's my favorite combination.
- Glenn