Learn to say popular electric guitar brand names correctly.
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How is Fender (American brand famous for the Stratocaster and Telecaster electric guitars) correctly pronounced?
Fender is pronounced 'FEN-dur' — stress on the first syllable, named after founder Leo Fender. In a technical interview: "Fender's Stratocaster used three single-coil pickups wired to a five-way selector switch."
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How is Gibson (American brand best known for the Les Paul electric guitar) correctly pronounced?
Gibson is pronounced 'GIB-sun' — a hard 'g' sound, stress on the first syllable. In a technical interview: "Gibson's Les Paul used two humbucker pickups for a thicker, warmer tone than a single-coil guitar."
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How is Ibanez (Japanese brand known for fast-necked guitars popular with metal and shred guitarists) correctly pronounced?
Ibanez is pronounced 'EE-buh-nez' — stress on the first syllable, not 'eye-BAN-ez' as English spelling might suggest. In a technical interview: "Ibanez's guitar neck was thinner than most, making fast runs easier to play."
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How is PRS (American brand founded by luthier Paul Reed Smith, known for premium electric guitars) correctly pronounced?
PRS is pronounced 'PEE-AR-ESS' — the three letters spoken individually, standing for founder Paul Reed Smith. In a technical interview: "PRS's guitar combined a maple top with a mahogany body for a balanced, resonant tone."
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How is Schecter (American brand known for guitars aimed at metal and hard rock players) correctly pronounced?
Schecter is pronounced 'SHEK-tur' — the 'sch' making a 'sh' sound, stress on the first syllable. In a technical interview: "Schecter's guitar shipped with active pickups that needed a nine-volt battery to run."