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Know Your Gear Podcast · May 17, 2026
Fender Demands Everyone To Stop Making Strats Immediately!
“Fender-owned brand making Strat-style guitars; example of Fender acquiring competitors rather than competing on quality”
Fender's cease-and-desist campaign against Stratocaster-shaped guitar builders in EuropePublic domain vs. copyright protection of guitar body shapes across jurisdictionsLegal costs and barriers for small guitar manufacturers defending against corporate lawsuits
View AnalysisKnow Your Gear Podcast · May 9, 2026
How Guitar Brands Target Kids Vs Older Players
“Mentioned as source for burgundy mist finish guitars; discussed Mexico and Indonesia production quality”
Guitar brand targeting strategies for kids vs. older playersVintage guitar collecting and trading economicsTorrified/roasted maple neck manufacturing and quality control
View AnalysisKnow Your Gear Podcast · May 5, 2026
This EVH guitar is not what you think !!! 
“Custom shop guitar brand mentioned as expensive alternative; discussed in context of Warmoth parts guitar comparison”
Guitar Manufacturing Quality ControlIndonesian vs. Chinese Guitar ProductionTruss Rod Adjustment Techniques
View AnalysisKnow Your Gear Podcast · Mar 7, 2026
Another Round Of Layoffs At Fender Guitars
“Mexican-made DK24 discussed as quality guitar requiring post-purchase modifications (fret sprout, string trees, pickups)”
Fender Guitars Layoffs and RestructuringGuitar Manufacturing Quality Control IssuesDirect-to-Consumer vs. Dealer Distribution Strategy
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