Manufacturers depend on this regardless of the product. It is why you find weekend duffers carrying around pro-level clubs and tennis hackers using top-of-line

Manufacturers depend on this regardless of the product. It is why you find weekend duffers carrying around pro-level clubs and tennis hackers using top-of-line rackets or amateur photographers carrying $3000 cameras with pro lenses. With enough practice and lessons, one can grow into their toys but until then, it's wasted money. It isn't a bad thing to buy a tool that may be for someone above your current skill level but that generally doesn't mean buying the best, most expensive option. I, myself, am in the market for an acoustic guitar. I'm fortunate enough that I could afford a top-level Martin or Taylor but it would be silly. Instead, I'm focusing more on the mid-level, $500-700. Something that won't fight me, not stay in tune, but a guitar that has enough room to grow into.