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Dear Guitar Industry: Fake It, Then Make it?

In our latest Dear Guitar Industry show, Brian talks about a part of the industry that he isn't a big fan of: People who fake their products, then make them later on. We're not talking about starting small, or even outsourcing so much as exposing some of the dishonest behavior that happens as people create companies before products. Is is that big of a deal? What should consumers expect from companies? Let us know in the comments on YouTube. 

 

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Dear Guitar Industry: Just Play It!

Up next on our Dear Guitar Industry series, We talk about the idea of playing the gear you have vs chasing new gear. Maybe just for today, but it's a good idea to keep exploring what we have! What are your thoughts? 

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Dear Guitar Industry: Guitar Pickup Pricing

Up next on our Dear Guitar Industry series, we talk about something right in our own corner of the industry: Guitar Pickup Pricing. Has it got out of hand in some cases? What do we think and why do we price our pickups the way we do? We answer this complicated question. 

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Dear Guitar Industry: Multiple Average Guitars or ONE Great One?

In our latest Dear Guitar Industry show, we talk about the topic of having one great guitar or multiple average or affordable ones. Where do you land? What are some examples of good and affordable guitars you've purchased? 

 

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Dear Guitar Industry: Amps Vs. Modelers

Today we talk about the subject of real amps vs modelers. Where do you land? What do you use and why? Brian shares his thoughts and what he uses. 

 

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Dear Guitar Industry: Guitar Forum Guys

In our latest Dear Guitar Industry episode, we cover the topic of gear forums. What are some good things, or even ugly things about them? How can you navigate the online mess?

 

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Dear Guitar Industry: Influencers!?

In our next episode of Dear Guitar Industry, Brian talks about the subject of Influencers. Are they good? What are some positive and negative parts of the influencer culture in the gear world? 

 

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Dear Guitar Industry: Clones vs "Inspired By"

In our latest "Dear Guitar Industry" show we talk about the subject of clones vs inspired by when it comes to gear. When is copying ok? When is your take on something ok? We know it's all over the industry, so what do you think about it? 

 

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Dear Guitar Industry: New Gear Release Fatigue?

In our latest episode of the "Dear Guitar Industry" series, we talk about new gear release fatigue. Are you tired of the way gear gets released? Are you ok with it? Brian shares some quick thoughts from both a business owner and guitar player perspective. 

 

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Dear Guitar industry: Solving the Puzzle

In the latest Episode of Dear Guitar Indusytry, Brian talks about solving the puzzle in business. What are the next steps? How do you deal with adversity? There's always a million hats to wear when owning a business and many quick decisions that need to be made. Let's dive in!

 

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