Yes, image IS important in this business we call Show.
Played in a country trio for a while where the leader didn't fancy my Steinberger,
citing it "wasn't quite country",
so I bought a cheap Ibanez
(strung it B-E-A-D as I recall).
He also didn't cotton to the name "Gonzo" either,
for the same reason,
so I went by the name Hank for the entire run of that band
wearing a feedstore cowboy hat and $20 Walmart boots.
...but I am an admitted Gig Slut
and as a trio, I was making pretty good money.
Hell, you call me whatever you like as long as that check clears.