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Know Your Gear Podcast · Apr 28, 2026
Another Pedal Co. shrinking its size and going direct
“Switched to nitro stylios lacquer with acrylic undercoat in mid-2020; discussed factory tour and finish durability”
PRS nitro lacquer finish durability and acrylic undercoat technologyDirect-to-consumer business model for pedal and guitar manufacturersMusic retail disruption and dealer network decline
View AnalysisKnow Your Gear Podcast · Mar 23, 2026
Why Most Guitar Salesmen Don’t Actually Help You
“Discussed manufacturing in USA, maple cap construction technique, and value proposition relative to Indonesian competitors”
Guitar store customer service failures and sales training deficienciesObjection handling in retail sales—discount negotiation tacticsTonewood vs. component quality in electric guitar tone
View AnalysisKnow Your Gear Podcast · Feb 14, 2026
The flaw in the tone is in your hands argument
“Discussed SE, S2, and Core model comparisons; Kiesel event experience; color discontinuation strategy for SE Silver Sky”
Acoustic bass guitar limitations and tuning stabilityPRS SE vs S2 vs Core guitar comparisons and collectibilityGuitar tuning stability factors (nut, tremolo, strings, humidity)
View AnalysisKnow Your Gear Podcast · Feb 12, 2026
The Cheap Guitar Companies Are Eating Themselves
“Manufacturer with rigorous quality control; all SE guitars shipped to Maryland for inspection and setup before distribution”
Tariff impact on guitar manufacturing and pricing strategyBudget guitar market saturation and inventory managementCheap guitar brand competition and design copying
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