ricred1, hssssss.
Bill doesn't push anything on me. But, I certainly like what he sells. Perhaps his taste in equipment and sound matches mine; and he plays at a high level. One could wander aimlessly for years and never end up where they truly want to be. And, BTW, my ears are my best consultant, and I have been in many shops auditioning 'exactly what they sell'. I stand by my comments about Bill and the manufactures he represents. Merry Christmas!