In a shocking turn of events, the Instagram account associated with Fulltone, a noted manufacturer of guitar pedals, has come under intense scrutiny following a graphic and abusive comment directed at Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow. The comment was posted in response to McMorrow’s Instagram reel discussing women’s rights after the 2024 US presidential election results.
Fulltone’s Instagram Under Fire
The derogatory comment, now removed, was allegedly posted by an account linked to Mike Fuller, founder of Fulltone. It disturbingly suggested that McMorrow take her own life by suffocating herself, a comment that has swiftly ignited outrage across social media platforms.
Users on the Guitar Pedals subreddit and Threads have expressed severe criticism and shared their concerns about such inflammatory rhetoric.
The Instagram account in question, @fulltone_musical_products_llc, has been primarily used for Mike Fuller’s personal musings and promotional posts for Fulltone products. This account differs from the newly established official Fulltone account created in collaboration with Jackson Audio following Fulltone’s recent relaunch.
Mike Fuller
The backlash over the comment is the latest incident in a string of controversies surrounding Fuller’s social media behavior. Back in 2020, Fuller faced criticism for his Facebook comments regarding the protests after George Floyd’s death, which led to product boycotts and removal from sale on platforms like Reverb.com.
The response from the guitar community has been overwhelmingly critical, denouncing the comment as inappropriate and harmful.
Neither Fulltone, Jackson Audio, nor Mike Fuller has issued public statements regarding this latest incident. As the situation continues to develop, inquiries for comment remain unanswered.
More Controversy
This controversy marks another chapter in Fulltone’s tumultuous journey, which included its 2022 closure in California due to financial challenges and subsequent relocation to Nashville, culminating in this year’s relaunch with Jackson Audio.
The unfolding situation raises broader questions about accountability and conduct for businesses and individuals in the digital age, particularly within niche communities such as the music gear industry.
Further developments may occur in the coming days as the involved parties address or potentially rectify the controversy.
