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Know Your Gear Podcast · May 9, 2026
How Guitar Brands Target Kids Vs Older Players
“Recommended LBX and MT 15 amplifiers as affordable high-gain low-wattage alternatives to Archon”
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 · Apr 14, 2026
Fender is ready to fight the cheap amazon guitar market
“5150 pedal tested in live comparison against Boss Metal Zone; $229 price point noted”
Budget guitar market competition and Amazon's impact on FenderGuitar collecting psychology and upgrade cycle mythsCustom Shop vs. Professional-tier guitar value proposition
View AnalysisKnow Your Gear Podcast · Feb 12, 2026
The Cheap Guitar Companies Are Eating Themselves
“Released Stripe Frankenstein Relic and 30th anniversary Access reissue; host notes higher price for yellow version despite less manufacturing work”
Tariff impact on guitar manufacturing and pricing strategyBudget guitar market saturation and inventory managementCheap guitar brand competition and design copying
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