Fender Guitars - Is The John Mayer PRS Bad News for Fender?

Fender Guitars not unlike Gibson, have had their own problems lately. One of them being the uproar surrounding the release of the John Mayer new PRS Silver Sky. I ask two experts how they got here and where they are headed.

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[jascoplumbingsupply]

Rick please do more videos with the 3 of you. I can watch this for hours. Guitar in hand listening to you guys. Much better than cable.

[kennsakurai]

You guys are absolutely correct. Most of the non USA made artists signature models were made here in Japan. Those guitars are made in the Nagano prefecture where the air is dry and people with precision workmanship. Say the John Jorgenson models, those are made here in Japan with meticulous work. And such workmanship is extended equally to all the other model.

[brianzielkeii]

When talking fender, no one ever seems to consider what fender himself did...which was start G&L. Smaller company, still boutique. Their custom shop is killer. Seriously well built guitars.

[zombie]

The reason that Mexican Fenders sound really good is because same reason all the Fender Golden era vintage guitars sound good...
They were built by Mexicans 😄 🎸

[hieronymus]

In the Framus factory tour from the many Guitcon videos it’s mentioned that the CEO doesn’t want to grow. It’s the expectation of continuous growth that ends up killing these brands.

[juliansedor]

I would like to say, I tend to stay away from signature products. I don't really want to play a guitar with someone else's name on it.

[marcusvaldes]

I swear to God I love YouTube. I can watch interesting content like this which is pertinent to me vs. channel surfing to some BS show on cable. Nice episode Rick. I love this kind of stuff.

[madmikemike]

Fret work is like 80% about what I care about with looking for a new guitar. Fret sprout is such a pet peeve of mine. Most fenders aren’t very good at this. Prs, even on the cheaper stuff do a great job on fret work.

[jakobmorningstar]

"why is John Mayer trashing fender?" If you paid any attention to what John has to say, especially on his Instagram Live videos, he has nothing bad to say about fender and certainly isn't "trashing" them. He said he had some ideas that he wanted to pursue and if he stayed with Fender then he wouldn't get to see those ideas through.

[sergiopedro]

I am really grateful for Dave's knowledge. Bring on more Dave!

[NealB]

Fender is fine. They don't have an idiot CEO trying to turn them into a luxury brand. I'm a big fan of the MiM models. They play/sound good from the factory and can be easily upgraded if necessary. Great guitars for the money.

[nategarcia]

Honestly love these three of you guysconversation videos would love to see this become a regular thing. You should do a name for it.

[SantOrozco]

I LOVE the bird inlays on a Strat, that was literally a dream come true hahaha

[acuteteacher]

Wow, I just love it that you mentioned Jack Pearson. I just saw him last night and he was awesome. He was playing at the Mane Room in Florence, Alabama. It's the second time I've seen him.

[kraigompls]

Re: Partscaster - no resale value, but by all means follow your bliss and get the guitar you want. If it's close to a catalog Fender item though, buy the Fender used and you won't lose as much.

[richiewilliamsii]

dude on the right (Dave) is correct; the MIJ stuff is pretty fabulous quality. IMO specifically, the 80's MIJ Squire Strat models are simply sublime in terms of build quality. my guess? my guess is the post-WWII, quality control (e.g. W.E. Demming) in Japanese mfg. was/ remains pretty much nonpareil. i've never held one/ played one as yet that didn't feel, play, sound, &c. just plain... killer. those Fender, 'Vintage Vibe' models are badass as well (i own a Tele 'f'-hole Thincaster model & the p'ups are just wicked, the neck is butter & build quality is darned impressive for an Indonesian made guitar).

[angelmoncada]

I'm glad G&L got some recognition on this video. As a bass player, I got my first G&L a couple years ago and I don't think I could ever go back to Fender. Sure, there are some great ones out there but there are other builders making better instruments more consistently and at a more competitive price point.

[vintagepipesnightmares]

Why sell Hendrix pickups ?? Hendrix didn’t played Hendrix pickups. He played Fender pickups. Signature guitars are scams.

[jmattbassplaya]

"Your body is another brand."

[NikkenMagboy]

Their approach with Gretsch is on point. Not too many models, but 3 very distinct ranges at very clear price points.