Is the guitar gear market changing? Interviews with builders of pedals, amps, and guitars

Earlier this year we asked several different gear manufacturers a variety of questions:

How important is "Handmade" to people and what does it mean?

Does "Made in the USA" have much meaning in the market?

Where do you see the industry headed in the next 5-10 years?

How has the term "boutique" changed over the years?

How are you pushing the envelope to help players chase tone?

What drives a player to have G.A.S.? (Gear Acquisition Syndrome)

Classic vs New Designs

Final Thoughts with Mike Matthews

People Interviewed:
Dave Friedman
Friedman

Bruce Egnater
Egnater Amplification

Joe Morgan
Morgan Amplification

Josh Scott
JHS Pedals

Roger Smith
Source Audio

Aen Hinz
Dwarfcraft Devices

Brian Neunaber
Neunaber Audio Effects

Frank Falbo
Falbo Guitars

Joel Korte
Chase Bliss Audio

Mike Matthews
electro-harmonix