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Old 12-06-2015, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by acoustictone View Post
I think it's more about them cutting out the middle man and increasing profit margin. Taylor did the same with their cases and tuners as well. Today being in business is not easy. Maybe it's more of staying afloat than profit margins. (not singling out only Taylor BTW)
Yes, and on top of proprietary electronics systems and tuners, premium wood builders are using composite materials for bridges, fretboards, etc.

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