Fender was established in 1946 with the full name of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Over the past 50 years, Fender has become one of the icons of the United States. Fender’s contribution to the development of modern music tone has spread all over the world and is still being done. continue. By pioneering the commercialization of solid-body electric guitars, producing the first electric bass, and countless classic amplifiers, Fender instruments have left their mark on many popular music styles, including jazz, blues, country, rock, and more.
Fender Musical Instruments continues to provide timeless Telecaster and Stratocaster design guitars to guitarists around the world, while the Fender family also produces distinctive product lines including the Squier, Guild and Benedetto ( sub-brand). At the cutting edge of guitar art, Fender's Custom Shop series of handmade guitars, manufactured in Corona, California, and Guild Custom series of guitars, manufactured in Nashville, Tennessee, offer personalized options for every guitarist. Since 1995, Guild Guitars has been a member of the Fender Company. The American-made acoustic guitars and hollow-body electric guitars in the Guild product line, including the Benedetto series of jazz guitars, are recognized as the best products of the same type of guitars manufactured today. Fender also produces the Manuel Rodriguez series of high-end Spanish classical guitars.
The Fender Squier line of guitars, basses, amplifiers and other products, combined with its full line of Fender acoustic guitars, provides a wide range of choices for players who value affordability. Inspired by long-term development, Fender has manufactured a complete product line of professional-grade guitars and bass amplifiers. The pro audio series under Fender has a complete range of professional audio equipment including portable sound systems. Fender also offers a wide range of accessories, including strings, standard replacement parts, cases, straps and Fender-branded casual wear.
Fender has factories in Scottsdale, Arizona; Cornona, California; Nashville, Tennessee; Ensenada, Mexico; London, England; Dusseldorf, Germany; Paris, France, and Gothenburg, Sweden. Bill Schultz serves as president and CEO, and Bill Mendello serves as chairman.