Peavey Breaks Its Silence on Prison Labour Rumours

For years now, Peavey has been at the centre of some massive internet rumours. I met with Fred Poole at NAMM to get direct answers to the biggest allegations. We tackle the claim made by George Lynch that Peavey uses prison labor to build their gear (and Fred shares a wild story about a recent factory visitor). We also clear the air regarding the backlash from their Undercover Boss episode, and break down the exact financial reasons why the company had to move guitar amp production out of the United States to survive. This is a direct, honest conversation about the business of making affordable gear for working musicians, the reality of global manufacturing, and dealing with internet trolls. 00:00 - Confronting the Peavey Internet Rumors 01:13 - Did Peavey Actually Use Prison Labor? 02:30 - The Bizarre Penitentiary Visitor Story 03:44 - How Peavey Supports Hope Village 06:59 - The Undercover Boss Episode Backlash 09:31 - Why Peavey Closed Their USA Factories 12:15 - Consumers Voting With Their Wallets 15:25 - Peavey Gear That Is Still Made in the USA ►🤘 Patreon Link -   / andyguitargeek   ►🤘 Subscribe for more updates by clicking here - https://elkqr.link/jdkhn ►🤘 Join    / @theguitargeek   ►🤘 Buy something on Reverb - https://reverb.partnerlinks.io/TheGui... #TheGuitarGeek #Peavey #GuitarAmps #NAMM #GuitarGear #PeaveyPrison