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Fender's CEO Responded And It's Insulting

So Fender's CEO Bud Cole finally responded to the cease and desist mess at the recent dealer meeting and after watching it a few times, I think it made things worse.
? The full Bud Cole speech (Bananas at Large): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Hx3kMMBfBg&t=207s
? Philip McKnight's video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tg-4fufR1es
▶️ My first video on the Fender cease & desist situation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOv8HD4LklY&t=104s
⏱️ CHAPTERS
0:00 — Fender finally responds
1:00 — "Fender is not suing anybody"
5:13 — The Greer Light Speed hypocrisy
7:46 — The real marketplace confusion
8:46 — "I'm not investing in your company"
12:49 — Leo Fender sold S-style and T-style guitars
14:44 — They don't even own the shape
18:20 — You're not in the music business
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? Dipped In Tone podcast (with Zach Broyles): @dippedintone
? Instagram: @rhettshull
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