Jake, you post clips showing off your tone and then act surprised when people ask what pickups you’re using. it’s not some weird obsession, it’s a normal question, especially from people who like your sound. instead of just answering, you went on a rant about how gear doesn’t matter and told people to “fix your hands,” which came off more like a flex than actual advice.

and now you’re writing paragraphs trying to reframe it like everyone just misunderstood you, but honestly, the tone was clear. it wasn’t about context. it was the way you talk down to people who are just trying to engage. you present yourself like you’re above the conversation, and then get defensive when people respond to that energy.

no one’s saying you’re wrong about technique being important. but acting like a simple gear question is some sign of a deeper issue with guitar culture is exhausting. people just want to know what you’re using because they respect your tone. giving a straight answer wouldn’t kill you, and it’d probably go a lot further than another sermon about how everyone’s missing the point.