Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Companies have the right to protect their IP. Is that what's happening here though? Or is there context that suggests this is something else? Fender downplays their actions, but then sends C&D letters to even more companies. Protection of heritage and originality? Or shameless profit bullying? It may affect us all, so let's discuss.

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Favorite acoustic mic: Chandler TG Type L sweetwater.sjv.io/kO4XJV

Throbak Overdrive Boost:
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Throbak 55/56 SB MXV P90s:
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Acoustic mics small diaphragm condenser, matched. Miktek C5: sweetwater.sjv.io/NkEVZb

Mic cables (mic to pre, pre to interface OR mic to interface):
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Audio interface:
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Monitor cables TRS-XLR male
-5ft - sweetwater.sjv.io/KjEAQe
-10ft - sweetwater.sjv.io/q4oqPg

Monitors:
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Yamaha Powered 8" Monitors HS8: sweetwater.sjv.io/AW5DbN
HS8 bundle with stands and a sub: sweetwater.sjv.io/m51BAa

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requisite PSU-1 power supply: sweetwater.sjv.io/eKjG9X

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UA OX Amp Top Box sweetwater.sjv.io/vNyLk3

PolyTune headstock tuner sweetwater.sjv.io/k0znKV

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D’Addario NYXL 11-49 sweetwater.sjv.io/Nkzdx1
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Dunlop Large glass slide 213 sweetwater.sjv.io/k0zndV

Revv Shawn Tubbs Tilt Overdrive sweetwater.sjv.io/0ZmraE
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Jackson Audio Hourglass Dual Compressor sweetwater.sjv.io/R5YY1y

Line6 HX Effects sweetwater.sjv.io/g1DznX
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Strymon Timeline delay sweetwater.sjv.io/LXnvk0
Meris Mercury7 Reverb sweetwater.sjv.io/q4ARdg
Meris Polymoon Delay sweetwater.sjv.io/rQGvdD

Revv D20 sweetwater.sjv.io/6eAaLQ
UA OX Amp Top Box sweetwater.sjv.io/vNyLk3
Blackstar HT Stage 100 Mk III sweetwater.sjv.io/k0JbJd

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