In article playonATcomcast.net writes:

I know what's right for me -- why shouldn't I, after so many years of
experience? I'm speaking for myself... that is "attitude"???

Not when you make it clear that it's your preference. But when you
declare that a tube amplifier is better, and then use your experience
to back that up, it's what I call attitude. Call it what you want, or
nothing.

Everyone else is welcome to play thru whatever they want... but the
fast point is many many pro guitarists agree with my preference for
tube amps.

Hey, many people had a preference for George Bush, too. That doesn't
mean he's better than the other guy.

You are welcome to use whatever you want... go for it... but wait a
minute, you don't even play the electric guitar, do you?

Well, no, but I understand what you're talking about. However if solid
state amplifiers didn't work for guitar players, they wouldn't sell so
many of them. I'll admit that there ARE a lot of tube amplifier out
there - it's the largest market for vacuum tubes so they must be doing
something right. But I know a lot of guitar players who have learnd to
become comfortable with solid stage amps and choose to use them for
their primary benefits - size, weight, and reliability.

See, it's
not just about the sound... to a non-player, the sound may be almost
the same. But for the guy playing, it's the response that makes the
difference.

I can say the same about banjos. But there isn't just one kind of
banjo that I'm comfortable playing.


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