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Fender criticised for lawsuits against boutique guitar makers

Original: RE: https:// mastodon.social/@guitarbomb/11 7438038237826232 "With Fender's ongoing corporate crusade to sue the rest of

Commenters are criticising Fender's legal campaign against boutique and mid-tier guitar makers, arguing the company is suing smaller competitors into submission. One musician says buying the new American Professional Stratocaster now feels less like joining a vibrant, inclusive musical community, reflecting frustration with the brand's aggressive enforcement of its intellectual property.

Why now: Fender's new American Professional Stratocaster release has renewed criticism of its lawsuits against smaller guitar builders.

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• RE: https:// mastodon.social/@guitarbomb/11 7438038237826232 "With Fender's ongoing corporate crusade to sue the rest of the boutique and mid-tier industry into submission, buying the new American Professional Stratocaster feels less like joining a vibrant, inclusive musical… · jwcph@helvede.net · 3

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