well if that 'noob' is determined to be a good player, then i've got his back supporting him to be. life isnt fair, but for him/her who is fortunate enough to start on good equipments, at least itll be easier for him/her to improve as a musician.

on the other hand, its not like i myself own freaking awesome techniques (unlike gapnap!). ive got intermediate level gear and even with that, sometimes i dont feel my standard of playing deserves the gear. (or maybe thats the psychological effect for working so hard to pay for my own gear).

wah rossie, ur friend really kaya la. im jealous as i wish i could afford all those. being jealous of them doesnt mean theyre wrong or anything. if im earning big bucks like him, im definitely getting my kids really good instruments to play with. in my opinion, one of the best things MONEY can buy for your kids besides education(hey, education costs a bomb!) is the chance to truly enjoy music by getting them good instruments.

nerd, ive played God knows how many shows with my old zoom505

yea i know. ive been with friends (musicians) who carry around their 100+k cellos and stuff.