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Know Your Gear Podcast · May 17, 2026
Fender Demands Everyone To Stop Making Strats Immediately!
“Discussed as original designer of Stratocaster body shape in 1954; legal argument centers on his artistic intent”
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
View AnalysisKnow Your Gear Podcast · May 8, 2026
Why Cheap Guitars Have Better Features Than Expensive Ones
“Historical reference for inventing bolt-on neck construction for efficiency and cost savings”
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
View AnalysisKnow Your Gear Podcast · Mar 7, 2026
Another Round Of Layoffs At Fender Guitars
“Historical reference; noted that Leo Fender didn't play guitar, countering worker-musician quality theory”
Fender Guitars Layoffs and RestructuringGuitar Manufacturing Quality Control IssuesDirect-to-Consumer vs. Dealer Distribution Strategy
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