Raw and impromptu are exactly what this is about Tony. I have no interest in comparing with records, that isn't what this is.
I guarantee most guys who play guitar and enjoy the music of The Shadows would happily settle for the sound I got out of this gear for the same outlay.
I say that, based on what I'm told by players that speak to me or contact me via email. It's a sad fact that many of them spend extortionate amounts of money on 'special' amps, allegedly used by The Shadows, when all that is special about them is that a brass plate has been fitted with some writing on with mis-information, as these same amps are the ones anybody can buy, but these cost a grand more. I know that from the guy who built them, he since quit the firm.
It's the same with Custom Shop and Masterbuilt guitars regarding expense, but you are paying for a hand built guitar here so the cost is justified. That said though, owning one won't make anybody a better player, they may as well buy a Squier Classic Vibe or Affinity, which is the purpose of this demonstration.
As for the echo box, we won't go there. They all do a good job at this level.
I've seen Hank perform many times in different bands and situations and the one thing I always notice is that although the sound differs from gig to gig, sometimes drastically, he sounds like himself - not a certain guitar, amp or echo, him !