The bass isn't holding you back ; I used to think better kit equalled better results but the return isn't proportional to the extra outlay. My 400£ bitsa is better than I am and I'm pretty sure the fret Meisters around here can make it sound better than I do
I was on minimum wage but I did a part time degree at night, it took four years, but I'm better off for it. The answer is in you.