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I can't claim to know the factual truth on it though, and I don't think anyone on this forum really can either.
When there's a camp who think the cheapest brand are just as good as one of the most expensive and another camp think they're not even comparable without it being absurd; regardless of which one is right just think about how wrong the other camp is lol
But as always the customer can buy what guitar they like
From what I've noticed, it's not the case that beginners start out thinking Gibsons are better than cheaper brands but then as they become more experienced start to use cheaper ones instead.
When I see top session players they're using Custom Shops, Andersons, PRS's if not actual vintage instruments. So it doesn't seem that those with the most experience and expertise are saving themselves lots of money because they've realised cheap brands are just as good - if anything it hints that at their level and experience they're more likely to notice the subtle benefits of going above the 2 grand mark.
Before anyone gets offended I’m not talking about anyone in particular.
John Lennon famously spoke about getting a tune out of a tuba, but he never mentioned if it was a cheap tuba or expensive one. From my observations, professional musicians tend to own the best instruments, regardless of price.
BTW, I'm no gear snob, I've got a 25 year old MIJ Squier that more or less plays itself. I'm tempted to rip out the electrics & pups and refret it, as it doesn't sound all that great at the moment. It's an important guitar to me, because every musical idea I've ever had has come out of it, even though it sounds like crap when recorded!
Harley benton through a klon or R8 through a metal zone.
Not that it isn't crazy to spend that for an overdrive mind you.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
I don't want transparent, I want to hear what I paid for
But seriously, I do get it, I just get amused by the time & effort people go to to add & subtract effects to/from a sound or signal while usually describing it as 'clean' or 'transparent' when it isn't.
Anyway, Klon KTR is a great overdrive pedal, especially for an edge of breakup type tone.