Is the guitar gear market changing? Interviews with builders of pedals, amps, and guitars

Earlier this year we asked several different gear manufacturers a variety of questions: How important is "Handmade" to people and what does it mean? Does "Made in the USA" have much meaning in the market? Where do you see the industry headed in the next 5-10 years? How has the term "boutique" changed over the years? How are you pushing the envelope to help players chase tone? What drives a player to have G.A.S.? (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) Classic vs New Designs Final Thoughts with Mike Matthews People Interviewed: Dave Friedman Friedman Bruce Egnater Egnater Amplification Joe Morgan Morgan Amplification Josh Scott JHS Pedals Roger Smith Source Audio Aen Hinz Dwarfcraft Devices Brian Neunaber Neunaber Audio Effects Frank Falbo Falbo Guitars Joel Korte Chase Bliss Audio Mike Matthews electro-harmonix