Fender is coming for the entire guitar industry. We're breaking down the Fender Stratocaster copyright lawsuit, how a default judgment against a Chinese AliExpress seller turned into cease and desist letters aimed at boutique builders, major brands, and the future of the S-style guitar as we know it. LSL Guitars, PRS Silver Sky, Suhr, Ibanez, Harley Benton, nobody is safe.

We talk the history of Fender's failed 2009 US trademark attempt, why this German court ruling is shakier than Fender's lawyers want you to think, and what it means for guitar players and builders worldwide.

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