Ibanez

Mentioned in 12 analyzed podcast episodes across 3 shows

Mentioned On

Know Your Gear Podcast GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST HardLore

Episode Mentions

Know Your Gear Podcast · May 17, 2026

Fender Demands Everyone To Stop Making Strats Immediately!

“Japanese guitar manufacturer; host reviewed AZ Prestige model with roasted maple neck and stainless steel frets”

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

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GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST · May 14, 2026

Bobby Weir, Part 2

“Offered Bobby Weir's custom Cowboy Fancy guitar for sale starting in 1976; continued producing Ibanez guitars for Weir”

Bobby Weir's guitar technique evolution and harmonic developmentGrateful Dead's arena and stadium touring practices in the 1980s-1990sSide project strategy for maintaining creative autonomy within long-running bands

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Know Your Gear Podcast · May 9, 2026

How Guitar Brands Target Kids Vs Older Players

“Analyzed roasted maple neck quality issues and manufacturing improvements; discussed AZ series guitars”

Guitar brand targeting strategies for kids vs. older playersVintage guitar collecting and trading economicsTorrified/roasted maple neck manufacturing and quality control

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Know Your Gear Podcast · May 8, 2026

Why Cheap Guitars Have Better Features Than Expensive Ones

“Mentioned regarding Prestige line lacking stainless steel frets compared to lower-priced models”

Guitar specifications marketing (stainless steel frets, bone nuts, roasted maple)Neck joint construction (bolt-on vs set neck vs through-neck)Speaker selection and EQ compensation

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Know Your Gear Podcast · May 5, 2026

This EVH guitar is not what you think !!!

“Host expresses frustration with recent quality decline despite being a long-time fan; discusses manufacturing at Cortech and quality inconsistencies”

Guitar Manufacturing Quality ControlIndonesian vs. Chinese Guitar ProductionTruss Rod Adjustment Techniques

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Know Your Gear Podcast · Apr 28, 2026

Another Pedal Co. shrinking its size and going direct

“DL10 digital delay pedal used on pedalboard for clean sounds”

PRS nitro lacquer finish durability and acrylic undercoat technologyDirect-to-consumer business model for pedal and guitar manufacturersMusic retail disruption and dealer network decline

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HardLore · Apr 16, 2026

DRAIN & HardLore Behind The Scenes: "...Is Your Friend" Tour 2026

“Guitar manufacturer; referenced in discussion of guitar preferences and models”

Guitar setup and maintenance for touring musiciansDrum kit selection and cymbal preferences in metal/hardcoreBass tone and effects chain optimization

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Know Your Gear Podcast · Apr 14, 2026

Fender is ready to fight the cheap amazon guitar market

“Neon yellow guitar mentioned in collection; Firefly budget series discussed as fun to review”

Budget guitar market competition and Amazon's impact on FenderGuitar collecting psychology and upgrade cycle mythsCustom Shop vs. Professional-tier guitar value proposition

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Know Your Gear Podcast · Apr 9, 2026

Guitar Center CEO Starting A Brand To Rival Gibson And Fender

“Referenced for vintage case example; Phil discussed odor removal techniques for vintage Ibanez Universe guitar case”

Guitar Center CEO strategy and new brand announcementRetail operations and customer experience optimizationUsed gear market dynamics and resale value analysis

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Know Your Gear Podcast · Mar 29, 2026

The scams and tricks people do when selling or trading guitars

“Manufacturer of RG 550 guitar discussed in context of tone knob wiring issues after pickup swap”

Guitar scams and deceptive selling practicesUsed guitar inspection and authenticationPickup swaps and component modifications

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Know Your Gear Podcast · Mar 14, 2026

Fender Wins Lawsuit To Stop All Strat Copies

“Discussed USA custom shop that builds exclusive guitars for artists not available to consumers”

Fender Stratocaster body shape copyright ruling in GermanyTrademark vs. copyright vs. patent distinctions in guitar design protectionEuropean vs. US intellectual property law for musical instruments

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Know Your Gear Podcast · Feb 13, 2026

People Have Lost Their Minds With Used Guitar Prices

“Discussed regarding quality of Korean-made models and manufacturing standards”

Split speaker cabinets and mixed speaker configurationsGuitar restringing business startup pricing and operationsFuture classic guitars and investment value

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Ibanez

Episode Mentions

Fender Demands Everyone To Stop Making Strats Immediately!

Bobby Weir, Part 2

How Guitar Brands Target Kids Vs Older Players

Why Cheap Guitars Have Better Features Than Expensive Ones

This EVH guitar is not what you think !!! ￼

Another Pedal Co. shrinking its size and going direct

DRAIN & HardLore Behind The Scenes: "...Is Your Friend" Tour 2026

Fender is ready to fight the cheap amazon guitar market

Guitar Center CEO Starting A Brand To Rival Gibson And Fender

The scams and tricks people do when selling or trading guitars

Fender Wins Lawsuit To Stop All Strat Copies

People Have Lost Their Minds With Used Guitar Prices

This EVH guitar is not what you think !!!