Musicians chase high end gear, but the real question is simple. Does gear actually matter. I went to Levitation and asked Acid Bath, The Black Angels, A Place to Bury Strangers, and Unknown Mortal Orchestra how much gear really shapes sound.Sammy Duet built massive tones with cheap Randall amps and basic pedals. Christian Bland and Jake swear by vintage gear and fender amps because it lasts and carries a sound you cannot fake. Oliver Ackermann builds his own pedals but still says the heart matters more than the gear. Ruban from Unknown Mortal Orchestra keeps it simple. Buy something solid and make it work.Some artists use cheap rigs. Some use rare gear. Both make great music. The real difference is intention. Reliability. And how you use what you have.Do not wait for perfect gear. Start now. Create with whatever is in front of you.

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