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I know you can't trust me because I'm just another stranger on the internet, but I worked for Fender briefly in their marketing department a few years back (as
by cr0sh 9y ago
I know you can't trust me because I'm just another stranger on the internet, but I worked for Fender briefly in their marketing department a few years back (as a web developer).
I can unequivocally say that they still care about valuing craftsmanship of their products. It may not be to the level of an individual craftsperson constructing a one-off instrument, but it is there.
At least, that's what I perceived while I was there. But take my words for whatever they're worth; I don't play guitar, nor did I take advantage of learning while I was there (part of me regrets not doing so, as the employee discounts were generous, but I still couldn't justify another potentially expensive hobby).
- bherms 9y agoI definitely believe you. Both Gibson and Fender are awesome companies and do make great instruments with amazing quality control. They're as American as apple pie as well... I have zero hate for either brand, but personally for my money, if I'm spending big, I'd go for something really unique.. For example, I'd really love a Jersey Girl or a Robert de la Garza: http://jerseygirlhg.com/composition/branches/spot/images/02.jpg http://jerseygirlhg.com/composition/branches/spot/images/02.... https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2b245d_55366c7247ed436480fe8aa258e54dca~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_336,h_420,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/2b245d_55366c7247ed436480fe8aa258e54dca~mv2.jpg https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2b245d_55366c7247ed436480... Those will set you back roughly $6000 each though :( http://jerseygirlhg.com/composition http://jerseygirlhg.com/composition