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Kiesel

Mentioned in 11 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show

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Know Your Gear Podcast

Know Your Gear Podcast · May 17, 2026

Fender Demands Everyone To Stop Making Strats Immediately!

Custom guitar builder; host gifted Kiesel Vader seven-string to fan; multiple YouTube creators own Kiesel instruments

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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Know Your Gear Podcast

Know Your Gear Podcast · May 8, 2026

Why Cheap Guitars Have Better Features Than Expensive Ones

Example of modern bolt-on neck design using furls and angled cuts for improved comfort

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

Know Your Gear Podcast · May 5, 2026

This EVH guitar is not what you think !!! 

Praised for consistent quality; host owns multiple Kiesel guitars and necks; discussed as alternative to expensive custom shop guitars

Guitar Manufacturing Quality ControlIndonesian vs. Chinese Guitar ProductionTruss Rod Adjustment Techniques
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Know Your Gear Podcast

Know Your Gear Podcast · Apr 28, 2026

Another Pedal Co. shrinking its size and going direct

Delos guitar discussed regarding Fender strap pick card compatibility issues

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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Know Your Gear Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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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Know Your Gear Podcast

Know Your Gear Podcast · Feb 13, 2026

People Have Lost Their Minds With Used Guitar Prices

Discussed as alternative to NAMM for brand engagement; Greg Howland connection mentioned

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