Can't call me the lone ranger in that regard.
The operative word is "Sometimes".
Tools can, but do not necessarily, enhance the results. I've been the victim of absolutely horrendous performances from entertainers with very high quality gear. Low quality gear is also no guarantee of a shoddy performance, but is a relatively safe indicator.
No. Do you still drive a horse and buggy?
My beach/sand gear runs on BS power so I just breathe quietly into the converter.
Quality gear, played loudly, will not generate that side effect if managed properly.
Way to broad a criteria. Is there an echo in here? Anyways, as a responsible consumer, I'd use each of those observation as a component in my decision making process. Those vehicles will likely never appear at the site when the actual crew arrives.
Now, if one of those trucks parked on my lawn, I'd certainly use that as a deciding factor.
I decided long ago to devote as little attention as possible to public mis-perceptions. Can't make a die-hard Ford guy drive a Chevy Silverado.
In 20 + years, possibly because I luckily and fortuitously learned early on to use and benefit from high/professional quality gear, I have never lost a desirable client because of the logo on my equipment. It has really only ever mattered to me and my desire to have the tools to perform as I see fit.
