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Episode Mentions
Know Your Gear Podcast · May 17, 2026
Fender Demands Everyone To Stop Making Strats Immediately!
“Compared to Fender for history of aggressive IP litigation and destroying inventory as competitive tactic”
Know Your Gear Podcast · May 9, 2026
How Guitar Brands Target Kids Vs Older Players
“Referenced Les Paul anniversary models with diamond inlays; discussed quality and vintage collectibility”
Know Your Gear Podcast · May 8, 2026
Why Cheap Guitars Have Better Features Than Expensive Ones
“Discussed set neck construction, compared to Fender, mentioned Pink Taco amp naming controversy with Sweetwater”
Know Your Gear Podcast · Apr 14, 2026
Fender is ready to fight the cheap amazon guitar market
“Custom Shop depreciation discussed; Les Paul variants compared; R9 and RO models evaluated for tone and playability”
Know Your Gear Podcast · Apr 9, 2026
Guitar Center CEO Starting A Brand To Rival Gibson And Fender
“Referenced as cautionary example of brand diversification failure (home stereo business); discussed resale value depreciation”
Know Your Gear Podcast · Mar 29, 2026
The scams and tricks people do when selling or trading guitars
“Manufacturer of Les Paul and other models; discussed for fretboard edge crushing technique and custom shop pricing scrutiny”
Know Your Gear Podcast · Mar 23, 2026
Why Most Guitar Salesmen Don’t Actually Help You
“Referenced in story about friend being discouraged from purchasing Les Paul; discussed pickup strategy and brand positioning”
Know Your Gear Podcast · Mar 14, 2026
Fender Wins Lawsuit To Stop All Strat Copies
“Referenced for signature guitar models and past IP disputes; mentioned as comparison for design protection”
Know Your Gear Podcast · Mar 9, 2026
I Survived Buying A Guitar At Guitar Center
“Discussed ES-335 models, custom shop pricing, and fret sprout warranty policy changes under recent CEO”
Know Your Gear Podcast · Mar 1, 2026
The guitar Secret You Can’t Unsee
“Referenced as traditional guitar brand; discussed in context of collectible guitar market and brand value retention”
Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Feb 27, 2026
God of War TV Show First Look REVEALED! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 02.27.26
“Guitar equipment manufacturer partnering with Red Octane Games for Stage Tour integration of Gibson, Epiphone, and Kramer brands”
Know Your Gear Podcast · Feb 14, 2026
The flaw in the tone is in your hands argument
“Referenced Les Paul 50s Standard tuning stability; mentioned as aspirational brand from Phil's youth”
Know Your Gear Podcast · Feb 13, 2026
People Have Lost Their Minds With Used Guitar Prices
“Quality perception improved significantly over past 7 years, reversing previous reputation for poor quality control”
Artist Friendly with Joel Madden · Feb 11, 2026
Matt Quinn of Mt. Joy
“Discussed as manufacturer of J45 acoustic guitars, iconic workhorse instruments used by musicians across genres”
Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris · Jan 15, 2026
Music Trademarks & Intellectual Property Explained with Attorney Ron Bienstock
“Central to Dean Guitar litigation regarding headstock and body shape trademark validity; subject of genericism arguments in multiple cases”
Version History · Oct 26, 2025
Guitar Hero: Everybody’s a rock star
“Guitar manufacturer whose SG model design influenced the physical shape and aesthetic of the Guitar Hero controller”