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American made guitars are still some of the best. Fender, Gibson, PRS, Collings and more. All USA made and BIFL.
PS: Ukuleles from Hawaii (the “k” brands).
EDIT for clarity: I am specifically referring to the USA made models. Many companies, including Fender, Gibson and PRS (not Collings) sell less expensive models made in other countries.
A lot of fender guitars/basses are made in Indonesia and Mexico. Hell, some of the best fenders ever made were made in Japan and are highly sought after.
Same thing with Gibson. The others I don’t have any knowledge of.
I am specifically referring to the American made instruments. OP did not ask about the Japan, Mexico and Indonesia made, which are at this point undeniably well made.
Your last sentence makes it seem like you’re saying they’re all USA made, which they are not.
Fair enough. Edited.
in the u.s.?
I’ve always wondered what the limits are for headstones, since you’re supposed to own the land. Can you erect a giant veiny phallus and just make your eternal neighbors jealous?
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Redwing boots
some redwing boots
‘for life’ is a pretty tall order for shoes, but with available refurbishing, I have had two (identical) pair of Mephisto cap-toe shoes for… About 22 years?
Both have been sent back, rebuilt and returned more than once.
Also, about as comfortable as running shoes. If you are stuck in a suits-required career field, do yourself a favor.
I’ve got a Wagner cast iron pan that is at least 100 years old and I use it probably 3 times a week. It will be around this earth a lot longer than I will be.
Edit to add: it was originally my great grandmother’s pan and it got passed down to me.
I have a whole set of older Craftsman handtools that were made in the US and they are excellent. I have some other Dewalt tools that were made in Taiwan which are less so, but still much better than tools made in China.
I’ve got some pretty good wooden kitchen utensils still going strong. My cast iron skillet is pretty solid as well. I can’t tell you if they were e in this country though. Probably not.
I saw a quasi-infomercial on youtube that cast Shopsmith as just that (esp against planned/forced obsolescence). IIRC, they are the only in-usa manufacurer of bench-grade power tools, or something. If only i had a bunch of extra cash and garage space! :)
Flowfold wallets. Made out of recycled sail cloth and have a lifetime warranty.
The good news is that with the lowering life expectancy more and more products will fit this description
