When I was into motorcycling, I drove a Jap bike while many of my friends drove Harleys. I would have loved to buy a Harley, just to be part of the club. Even though I could afford Harley, the practical side of my brain said stay with a bike that costs less and works better...less troubles.

I still own Yamaha keyboards, just haven’t bought into the club status(Genos)yet.

That said, I still might do the Genos thing with the full understanding that it’s the status/community thing I’m paying for.