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Jul 2019
24m 26s

Gibson vs Fender - Attack of the Robot G...

Wondery
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In the '90s and 2000s, new ownership has revitalized both Fender and Gibson and rekindled their rivalry. Through acquisitions, artist endorsements and their rapidly expanding custom shops, both brands are in a heated battle to win the hearts and minds of guitar lovers worldwide.     Gibson CEO Henry Juszkiewicz doesn't want to just dominate the electric guit ... Show More
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