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Episode Mentions
Know Your Gear Podcast · May 21, 2026
Guitar Center CEO Responds To My Criticism
“Referenced as maker of authentic Telecaster; CEO argues world doesn't need Tele clones from private labels”
Know Your Gear Podcast · May 17, 2026
Fender Demands Everyone To Stop Making Strats Immediately!
“Issued cease-and-desist letters to builders/retailers across Europe demanding destruction of Stratocaster-shaped guitars and payment of €250,000+ per entity”
Know Your Gear Podcast · May 9, 2026
How Guitar Brands Target Kids Vs Older Players
“Discussed Stratocaster specifications, noiseless pickups, output jack design, and amplifier attenuator compatibility”
Know Your Gear Podcast · May 8, 2026
Why Cheap Guitars Have Better Features Than Expensive Ones
“Compared to Friedman amps; discussed bolt-on neck construction, Player Series vs American-made differences, and manufacturing decisions”
Know Your Gear Podcast · May 5, 2026
This EVH guitar is not what you think !!! 
“Discussed direct-to-consumer sales strategy and impact on dealer relationships; mentioned EVH guitar painting process and Squire manufacturing in China”
Know Your Gear Podcast · Apr 28, 2026
Another Pedal Co. shrinking its size and going direct
“Discussed as leader in direct-to-consumer strategy with affiliate marketing and social media engagement”
Bandsplain · Apr 16, 2026
PERFECT SONG: ‘Boys On the Radio’ with Patrik Sandberg, Plus An Interview With Hole Bassist and Author Melissa Auf der Maur
“Guitar manufacturer; Melissa Auf der Maur was sponsored by them and jokingly pitched perimenopause marketing partnership”
Know Your Gear Podcast · Apr 14, 2026
Fender is ready to fight the cheap amazon guitar market
“Central focus: competing against cheap Amazon guitars with Custom Shop and Professional II lines; quality control issues discussed”
Know Your Gear Podcast · Apr 9, 2026
Guitar Center CEO Starting A Brand To Rival Gibson And Fender
“Analyzed for supply chain transparency; Phil detailed component sourcing (Taiwan tuners, USA nuts, India rosewood) and 'Made in USA' labeling practices”
Daily Tech News Show · Apr 8, 2026
Anthropic’s Move to Secure the World - DTNS 5243
“Released Elie 6 and Elie 12 Bluetooth speakers with quarter-inch and XLR inputs functioning as amplifiers.”
Bandsplain · Apr 2, 2026
Our Favorite Music of 2026 So Far, With Chris Ryan. Plus, an Interview With Angel Du$t’s Justice Tripp.
“Guitar manufacturer mentioned in context of learning to play guitar at age 43”
Know Your Gear Podcast · Mar 29, 2026
The scams and tricks people do when selling or trading guitars
“Guitar manufacturer discussed for John Mayer Stratocaster pickup swaps, reverse headstock designs, and string tree implementations”
Know Your Gear Podcast · Mar 23, 2026
Why Most Guitar Salesmen Don’t Actually Help You
“Host received 75th Anniversary Telecaster for early review; discussed pickup selection strategy and limited edition marketing approach”
Know Your Gear Podcast · Mar 14, 2026
Fender Wins Lawsuit To Stop All Strat Copies
“Won German court ruling protecting Stratocaster body shape as copyright; discussed implications for manufacturing and consumer access”
Know Your Gear Podcast · Mar 9, 2026
I Survived Buying A Guitar At Guitar Center
“Referenced fret sprout warranty coverage elimination and factory fret-leveling time standards (30 min vs overseas 15-20 min)”
Know Your Gear Podcast · Mar 7, 2026
Another Round Of Layoffs At Fender Guitars
“Primary subject: facing April 2026 layoffs (100-250 employees), persistent quality issues, aggressive direct-to-consumer strategy, and $186M debt”
Know Your Gear Podcast · Mar 1, 2026
The guitar Secret You Can’t Unsee
“Criticized for inconsistent quality control on Player series guitars despite manufacturing at Cortech factory; compared to PRS quality”
Know Your Gear Podcast · Feb 13, 2026
People Have Lost Their Minds With Used Guitar Prices
“Criticized for declining quality control and prioritizing price increases over product improvement in recent years”
Know Your Gear Podcast · Feb 12, 2026
The Your Not Good Enough For That Guitar Argument
“Guitar manufacturer; discussed shipping guitars with generic strings despite owning Fender string brand”
Know Your Gear Podcast · Feb 12, 2026
The Cheap Guitar Companies Are Eating Themselves
“Criticized for arbitrary price increases and inconsistent pricing between similar models; praised for transparency on EVH guitar painting process”
Artist Friendly with Joel Madden · Feb 11, 2026
Matt Quinn of Mt. Joy
“Mentioned in context of Squier Starcaster electric guitar that Matt Quinn has played since Radiohead-influenced purchase”
Accidental Tech Podcast · Jan 29, 2026
676: A Sternly Worded Instruction
“Released Fender Mix modular headphones with replaceable batteries and customization features”
Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris · Jan 15, 2026
Music Trademarks & Intellectual Property Explained with Attorney Ron Bienstock
“Defendant in landmark 2003-2009 trademark opposition case (Stuart Spector et al. vs. Fender) regarding Stratocaster and Precision Bass body shape genericism”