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Fender's busy suing luthiers for drawing a guitar shape while their CEO calls living musicians obsolete—peak 'we make overpriced planks' energy.

Fender's busy suing luthiers for drawing a guitar shape while their CEO calls living musicians obsolete—peak 'we make overpriced planks' energy.

Fender CEO sparks backlash after calling bandmates 'analog AI'

Fender CEO Edward 'Bud' Cole's resurfaced interview calls bandmates 'analog AI,' inflaming guitarists already furious over cease-and-desist letters claiming the Stratocaster body shape. Influential YouTubers have vowed to stop buying Fender gear.

Photograph: The Verge

Source: Fender CEO sparks backlash after calling bandmates 'analog AI' — The Verge

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A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Aug 2, 2026.

Topics: fender · guitar · ai · music · badpr

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