Kiesel

Mentioned in 6 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show

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Know Your Gear Podcast · Apr 14, 2026

Fender is ready to fight the cheap amazon guitar market

“Delos guitar compared favorably to Fender Custom Shop for playability and modern Strat interpretation”

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

“Praised as USA-made semi-custom alternative to Gibson/Fender at lower price; currently 239 used units on Reverb vs 1000+ Sir guitars”

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

“Guitar manufacturer that prototyped reverse headstock guitar for Phil; discussed for quality and design considerations”

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

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Know Your Gear Podcast · Mar 23, 2026

Why Most Guitar Salesmen Don’t Actually Help You

“Host's preferred custom guitar builder; discussed wood selection strategy and value proposition for multiple guitar orders”

Guitar store customer service failures and sales training deficienciesObjection handling in retail sales—discount negotiation tacticsTonewood vs. component quality in electric guitar tone

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Know Your Gear Podcast · Mar 9, 2026

I Survived Buying A Guitar At Guitar Center

“Phil uses Kiesel bass for travel as emotionally safer alternative to expensive custom Warwick”

High-end vs budget gear content strategy and audience engagementProfessional musician definition and monetization vs skillGuitar setup customization for playing technique

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Know Your Gear Podcast · Mar 1, 2026

The guitar Secret You Can’t Unsee

“Zeus acoustic guitar discussed as current personal instrument; noted as expensive but very different from typical piezo guitars”

PIRAS Hullabody 2 SE pricing and market positioningPiezo pickup system durability and maintenanceG&L guitar brand discontinuation and resale value

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