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Michael Nielsen

Mentioned in 8 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows

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Know Your Gear PodcastDwarkesh Podcast

Episode Appearances

Know Your Gear Podcast

Know Your Gear Podcast · May 21, 2026

Guitar Center CEO Responds To My Criticism

“YouTube guitarist who traded gear at Guitar Center and experienced pro coverage claim; mentioned as example of customer success”

Guitar Center retail store experience improvementsUnlocking merchandise strategy and theft/wear trade-offsLegacy POS system modernization roadmap
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Know Your Gear Podcast

Know Your Gear Podcast · May 17, 2026

Fender Demands Everyone To Stop Making Strats Immediately!

“Inspired this-or-that pedal comparison by texting host about needing DS-1 on pedalboard”

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 5, 2026

This EVH guitar is not what you think !!! 

“Suggested 'This or That' segment as good idea when others were skeptical; provides feedback on episode format”

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

“YouTube channel that influenced host's chorus pedal preferences; created Marshall JCM 800 module video”

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

“Friend and fellow gear reviewer; discussed audio compression differences between YouTube and live”

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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Dwarkesh Podcast

Dwarkesh Podcast · Apr 7, 2026

Michael Nielsen – How science actually progresses

“Guest discussing history of science, quantum computing pioneer, wrote textbook on quantum information”

History of scientific discovery and the Michelson-Morley experimentFalsification and the scientific methodSpecial relativity and Einstein's development of the theory
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Know Your Gear Podcast

Know Your Gear Podcast · Mar 7, 2026

Another Round Of Layoffs At Fender Guitars

“Mentioned as recent conversation partner about amp market trends and Boss Katana philosophy”

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 13, 2026

People Have Lost Their Minds With Used Guitar Prices

“Referenced for split speaker cabinet configuration (412 with Vintage 30s and Green Backs) and impulse response packs”

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