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Rick highlights how technology's evolution has brought unprecedented access to a wide array of equipment. From affordable guitar amps to detailed plugin emulations of vintage gear, the quality is remarkably high. He exemplifies this with his own experience using various gear—Amp sims, interfaces, and plugins—showing that professional results are now within reach for most musicians.
He emphasizes that the "golden age" of gear is here, with options at every price point—ranging from cost-effective Chinese-built pedals to high-end boutique instruments crafted by small luthiers.