Well i imagine the main problem would be if a Fender logo (for example) was put on a dodgy instrument, lowering fender's reputaion. Doesn't sound so bad with a huge company such as fender, but smaller companies could feel the impact.
i was thinking of changing my rick over to flatwounds, does anyone have problems with an increased/decreased level of neck tension....
i was told once that this could be a problem....