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Gibson vs Fender - Les and Leo | 1
FromBusiness Wars
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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Jun 19, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In the 1930s and ’40s the market for electric guitars is growing, but it’s hindered by the instruments’ flawed designs. But a small group of mavericks is rethinking the guitar for the electronic age.One of them, guitarist Les Paul, tries unsuccessfully to convince one of America's oldest guitar companies, Gibson, to mass-produce his "Log" — one of the first solid-body electric guitars. Gibson turns him down flat. But when a radio repairman turned inventor named Leo Fender sees Paul's Log, he's inspired to attempt his own version of a solid-body electric — and his creation will go on to forever change the way guitars are made.Support us by supporting our sponsors!ZipRecruiter - The sooner you download the free ZipRecruiter Job Search app, the sooner it can help you find a better job!
Released:
Jun 19, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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