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A wall of electric guitars hanging for sale in a store

“The Trump tariffs will kill the guitar industry," say industry reps and influencers

By Elizabeth Swann published

Executives from many U.S. guitar brands convened in Washington this week to advocate for the industry’s survival 

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A selection of Made in China Fender Squier electric guitars, including (L-R) a Classic Vibe Stratocaster ’60s, Vintage Modified ’72 Telecaster Thinline and a Classic Vibe Stratocaster ’50s model, taken on November 13, 2014.

Chapman Guitars owner Rob Chapman raises concerns about the impact Trump’s tariffs will have on the guitar industry

By Phil Weller published

Chinese imports make up 43 percent of the instruments imported into the U.S., leading insiders to fear a music recession could result from Trump’s tariffs

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Carmen Vandenberg of the band Bones poses for a portrait at The Hudson in Los Angeles, California in June 5, 2018.

“I Spent So Much Time Trying Not to Be Seen as a Female Guitarist”: Carmen Vandenberg Talks Identity, Role Models and the Rollercoaster Life of a Musician

By Rod Brakes published

GP speaks to the Jeff Beck and Bones UK guitarist as she prepares to be honored at this year’s She Rocks Awards.

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