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Jeff Kiesel

Mentioned in 6 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show

Episode Appearances

Know Your Gear Podcast

Know Your Gear Podcast · May 5, 2026

This EVH guitar is not what you think !!! 

Mentioned discussing his father Mark Kiesel's efforts to secure Floyd Rose bridges in the 1980s

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

Kiesel Mark 66 guitar discussed; Phil scheduled deep dive video on neck sizing and customization options

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 7, 2026

Another Round Of Layoffs At Fender Guitars

Referenced for similar philosophy about guitar-playing workers improving quality

Fender Guitars Layoffs and RestructuringGuitar Manufacturing Quality Control IssuesDirect-to-Consumer vs. Dealer Distribution Strategy
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Know Your Gear Podcast

Know Your Gear Podcast · Feb 14, 2026

The flaw in the tone is in your hands argument

Brand owner; praised for exceptional customer care and appreciation for creators at events

Acoustic bass guitar limitations and tuning stabilityPRS SE vs S2 vs Core guitar comparisons and collectibilityGuitar tuning stability factors (nut, tremolo, strings, humidity)
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Know Your Gear Podcast

Know Your Gear Podcast · Feb 12, 2026

The Your Not Good Enough For That Guitar Argument

Kiesel founder who leaked 32-inch scale bass development; host placed pre-order for custom model

2025 Gear Industry Sales Performance and Market OutlookGatekeeping and Skill-Based Gear CriticismCommunity Building as Competitive Advantage
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Know Your Gear Podcast

Know Your Gear Podcast · Feb 12, 2026

The Cheap Guitar Companies Are Eating Themselves

Hosted Kiesel Connect event; discussed saving carbon guitar division with father Mark; interviewed on stage about company history

Tariff impact on guitar manufacturing and pricing strategyBudget guitar market saturation and inventory managementCheap guitar brand competition and design copying
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