Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is the world’s foremost manufacturer of guitars, basses, amplifiers and related equipment.
With an illustrious history dating back to 1946, Fender has touched and transformed music worldwide and in nearly every genre: rock ‘n’ roll, country and western, jazz, rhythm and blues and many others. Everyone from beginners and hobbyists to the world’s most acclaimed artists and performers have used Fender instruments and amps, and legendary Fender instruments such as the Telecaster® and Stratocaster® guitars and Precision® and Jazz® bass guitars are universally acclaimed as design classics.
In the 1940s, southern California inventor Leo Fender realized that he could improve on the amplified hollow-body instruments of the day by using an innovative and rather simple solid-body electric guitar design. Further, he realised that he could streamline the process of building them.
In 1951 he introduced a prototype solid-body instrument that would eventually be called the Telecaster® guitar. The Tele®, as it was often called then and still is today, was the first solid-body Spanish-style electric guitar to be commercially mass-produced.
That same year, Fender introduced a revolutionary new invention—the Precision Bass guitar. It was played like a guitar and had frets so that it could be played with “precision,” and it could be amplified, thus liberating bassists from unwieldy and increasingly difficult-to-hear acoustic basses.
These two historic instruments laid the foundation for a new kind of group and a revolution in popular music—what we know today as the modern rock combo. As opposed to the “big bands” of the era, electric Fender instruments made it possible for smaller groups of musicians to get together and be heard.
The Stratocaster first appeared in 1954, incorporating many design innovations based on feedback from professional musicians, Fender staff and Leo Fender himself. Its third single-coil pickup offered more tonal possibilities, its sleekly contoured body made it more comfortable, and its double-cutaway design made access to upper registers much easier.
Most important, however, was the addition of the new Fender vibrato (or “tremolo”) bridge, an innovation originally intended to let guitarists bend strings, thus achieving the pedal steel-like sound so popular among country music artists of the day.
Nobody could have foreseen then how the Stratocaster would go on to revolutionise popular music. Essentially unchanged since its 1954 debut, it is the most popular and influential electric guitar ever, and players at all levels and in all genres continue to rely on its sound, playability and versatility to this day.
Leo Fender himself remained an immensely creative force over the next decade, introducing many classic instrument and amplifier designs, including the Jazz Bass® guitar, the Jaguar® and Jazzmaster® guitars and the Twin Reverb® amplifier.
Because of poor health, Leo Fender sold the company to CBS in 1965. Fender Musical Instruments experienced tremendous growth over the next 20 years, but a lack of commitment and real understanding of music and musicians by CBS gradually became apparent.
To “re-invent” Fender, CBS recruited new management in 1981. William Schultz became company president, supported by associate William Mendello. Their 5-year business plan was based on increasing Fender’s marketplace presence with dramatic quality improvement and greater commitment to research and development.
When CBS shed its non-broadcast media businesses in the 1980s, a group of employees and investors led by Schultz bought Fender from CBS in 1985. The sale put the Fender name back into the hands of a small group of dedicated people committed to creating the world’s best guitars and amplifiers.
The new Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) had to start from scratch—there were no buildings or machinery included in the sale. Among other things, FMIC purchased the name, intellectual property and some leftover parts. Supported by a core group of loyal employees, dealers and suppliers (some of whom had been with the company since Leo Fender founded it), Schultz and his colleagues set out to rebuild an American icon.
The new Fender initially imported its guitars from offshore manufacturers with proven ability to produce affordable and viable instruments, but the move toward greater quality control soon led to the establishment in 1985 of Fender’s flagship U.S. factory in Corona, Calif. A second modern manufacturing facility opened in 1987 in Ensenada, Mexico.
Also in 1987, the renowned Fender Custom Shop opened at the Corona facility, creating dream instruments for professional guitarists and guitar enthusiasts. Fender had always recognized the importance of an open-door policy for professional musicians, accommodating their requests for specific features on an individual basis. The Fender Custom Shop has since become known worldwide and industry-wide as the pinnacle of craftsmanship and sheer instrumental artistry.
FMIC moved its corporate headquarters from Corona to Scottsdale, Ariz., in 1991. From there, Fender coordinates its administration, marketing, advertising, sales and export operations in the United States and its international satellite facilities in England, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Spain and Sweden.
Schultz retired in 2005, and Mendello became CEO.
Since its founding, FMIC has grown to be one of the world's leading marketers, manufacturers, and distributors of musical instruments. It manufactures and distributes everything guitarists and bassists need, from instruments, amplifiers, strings and accessories to professional audio products. Fender became one of the world leaders by defining the sounds we hear, by meeting the needs of musicians, by creating quality products and by backing them up with service and stability. As FMIC forges into the 21st century, its management strives to maintain Fender’s status through a combination of business acumen and love for music.
Corporate headquarters is located in Scottsdale, Ariz., U.S.A., with manufacturing headquarters and the Fender Custom Shop in Corona, Calif. FMIC markets using the brand names Fender®, Charvel®, Gretsch®, Guild®, Jackson®, Olympia®, Orpheum®, Squier®, SWR® and Tacoma®. For more information, contact Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, 8860 E. Chaparral Road, Suite 100, Scottsdale, Ariz. 85250, (001) 480.596.9690.
Rediscover the simple pleasure of plugging into a Fender Bassman.
Fat, snappy tones as heard on many classic recordings. That's the Deluxe.
The musical legacy of the Fender Twin continues.
Fine example of all-original 1972 Jazz includes ashtrays, hang tags, hardcase and case candy. We also think the flatwound strings may be the originals fitted in 1972.
The 60th Anniversary Telecaster packs more than half a century of classic sound and design into one collectible U.S.-made instrument.
A groundbreaking new instrument that pairs the iconic Telecaster with Fishman Aura Technology. Fender Deluxe Series.
Lovely lightweight Jazz Bass with sexy blocks and binding and old-style 70's logo. Gorgeous!
Fender’s new American Deluxe Precision Bass® has the modern features that bassists demand, with a newly designed preamp circuit that delivers exhilarating active and passive tone.
Fender American Deluxe Strat HSS in Tungsten with rosewood neck.
Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster in Sunset Metallic with Maple Neck
Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster in Sunset Metallic with Rosewood Neck
The 21st century way to rock with a Telecaster.
The 21st century way to rock with a Telecaster.
Fender® introduces the American Special Series Stratocaster® HSS guitar, which puts everything you want in an affordable U.S.-made instrument within your reach.
Fender introduces the American Special Series Telecaster. Everything you want in an affordable U.S.-made guitar is within your reach.
Fender introduces the American Special Series Telecaster. Everything you want in an affordable U.S.-made guitar is within your reach.
New for 2012, American Standard guitars and basses are now upgraded with Fender Custom Shop pickups and other distinctive new features.
New for 2012, American Standard guitars and basses are now upgraded with Fender Custom Shop pickups and other distinctive new features.
New for 2012, American Standard guitars and basses are now upgraded with Fender Custom Shop pickups and other distinctive new features.
New for 2012, American Standard guitars and basses are now upgraded with Fender Custom Shop pickups and other distinctive new features.
New for 2012, American Standard guitars and basses are now upgraded with Fender Custom Shop pickups and other distinctive new features.
New for 2012, American Standard guitars and basses are now upgraded with Fender Custom Shop pickups and other distinctive new features.
New for 2012, American Standard guitars and basses are now upgraded with Fender Custom Shop pickups and other distinctive new features.
New for 2012, American Standard guitars and basses are now upgraded with Fender Custom Shop pickups and other distinctive new features.
New for 2012, American Standard guitars and basses are now upgraded with Fender Custom Shop pickups and other distinctive new features.
New for 2012, American Standard guitars and basses are now upgraded with Fender Custom Shop pickups and other distinctive new features.
New for 2012, American Standard guitars and basses are now upgraded with Fender Custom Shop pickups and other distinctive new features.
New for 2012, American Standard guitars and basses are now upgraded with Fender Custom Shop pickups and other distinctive new features.
New for 2012. American Standard guitars and basses are now upgraded with Fender Custom Shop pickups and other distinctive new features.
New for 2012. American Standard guitars and basses are now upgraded with Fender Custom Shop pickups and other distinctive new features.
New for 2012. American Standard guitars and basses are now upgraded with Fender Custom Shop pickups and other distinctive new features.
New for 2012. American Standard guitars and basses are now upgraded with Fender Custom Shop pickups and other distinctive new features.
New for 2012. American Standard guitars and basses are now upgraded with Fender Custom Shop pickups and other distinctive new features.
New for 2012. American Standard guitars and basses are now upgraded with Fender Custom Shop pickups and other distinctive new features.
New for 2012. American Standard guitars and basses are now upgraded with Fender Custom Shop pickups and other distinctive new features.
New for 2012. American Standard guitars and basses are now upgraded with Fender Custom Shop pickups and other distinctive new features.
New for 2012. American Standard guitars and basses are now upgraded with Fender Custom Shop pickups and other distinctive new features.
New for 2012. American Standard guitars and basses are now upgraded with Fender Custom Shop pickups and other distinctive new features.
New for 2012. American Standard guitars and basses are now upgraded with Fender Custom Shop pickups and other distinctive new features.
New for 2012. American Standard guitars and basses are now upgraded with Fender Custom Shop pickups and other distinctive new features.
Fender USA Strat with Maple Neck
Fender USA Stat in Olympic White with rosewood neck.
Sienna Sunburst w/ Maple Neck
Sienna Sunburst w/ Rosewood Neck
Fender USA Telecaster with Maple Neck
Fender USA Telecaster with Maple Neck
The new American Standard Telecaster still has the hand-rolled fingerboard edges, alnico V pickups and staggered tuning machines for playability, tone and stability, and now includes great new features.
Fender USA Telecaster with Maple Neck
Fender USA Telecaster with Rosewood Neck
Reissue of the famous 1962 vintage P Bass.
Reissue of the famous 1962 vintage P Bass.
Ex-Display. Immaculate condition. One only.,
Fender’s new and innovative Blacktop™ guitar series expands the sonic horizon of classic Fender Stratocaster®, Telecaster®, Jazzmaster® and Jaguar® guitars.
Limited Edition version of the classic Blues Junior Combo.
The ’50s Precision Bass® guitar delivers the look, sound and vibe of Fender’s first basses without breaking the bank.
Designed by Fender Custom Shop Master Builder, Greg Fessler.
Designed by Fender Custom Shop Master Builder Christopher Fleming.
The famous Jazzmaster updated.
Combines the best of the ’72 Fender Telecaster Thinline and Telecaster Deluxe models. Maple Neck.
The Classic Series ’50s Stratocaster® guitar epitomizes the vibe of the ’50s.
The Classic Series ’50s Telecaster® guitar epitomizes the vibe of the ’50s.
Fender 60's Tele in Olympic White with rosewood neck.
The Deluxe Lone Star™ Stratocaster® guitar is a scorchin’ reissue of one of our most successful models
The 100-watt Frontman 212R features two 12” Special Design speakers, classic styling, simple controls, drive and more drive distortion and channel switching, and reverb. One of the best bang-for-the-buck amps around.
It’s a guitar amp. Like no other guitar amp you’ve ever experienced.
The G-DEC® 3 Thirty is an amazing new amp for practice and recording.
Retro 70's styling in 3 Colour Sunburst w/ Rosewood Neck
Superb 15 watt grab and go tube amp.
40-watt single 12” combo - the standard for gigging guitarists worldwide.
Genuine vintage L series Jazzmaster. Serial #L31278.
Signature JA-90 Telecaster® Thinline.
Dude, seriously, every day is a Green Day when you suit up with the Mike Dirnt Precision Bass®.
The Modern Player Jaguar® is a lean, mean and stripped-down version of the classic Fender model, with a full-throated pair of single-coil Modern Player MP-90 pickups on a sans-pickguard mahogany body.
The Modern Player Jaguar Bass® presents a lean, mean and stripped-down version of the ultra-sleek bass model, with a powerful P/J configuration.
The Modern Player Stratocaster offers classic Fender single-coil tone from the two single-coil pickups and rocking hot tone from the bridge humbucker.
The Modern Player Stratocaster offers classic Fender single-coil tone from the two single-coil pickups and rocking hot tone from the bridge humbucker.
The Modern Player Telecaster® Thinline Deluxe casts an already distinctive classic Telecaster model in a whole new light.
The Modern Player Telecaster® Thinline Deluxe casts an already distinctive classic Telecaster model in a whole new light.
The Modern Player Telecaster® Plus HSS is that rare bird among Telecasters-a triple-pickup model-further distinguished by a pine body and mini-toggle coil-split switch for the Modern Player humbucking bridge pickup.
The new Fender® Mustang™ amplifier series raises the standard for modern guitar versatility and muscle.
The new Fender® Mustang™ amplifier series raises the standard for modern guitar versatility and muscle.
The new Fender® Mustang™ amplifier series raises the standard for modern guitar versatility and muscle.
The new Fender® Mustang™ amplifier series raises the standard for modern guitar versatility and muscle.
Go-anywhere, play-anywhere!
Road Worn™ '60s Jazz Bass®, Rosewood Fretboard, Fiesta Red, 4-Ply Brown Shell Pickguard
Taking the Road Worn Strat a step further.
Road Worn Player guitars feel immediately comfortable and familiar, offering endless miles of musical inspiration.
Brace Yourself. The all new Fender® Rumble™ series. Tougher, louder, better sounding bass amps from the one that started it all.
Brace Yourself. The all new Fender® Rumble™ series. Tougher, louder, better sounding bass amps from the one that started it all.
Brace Yourself. The all new Fender® Rumble™ series. Tougher, louder, better sounding bass amps from the one that started it all.
The all-new Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass Special HB puts classic Fender® looks into a distinctively sharp-looking, great-sounding and super-versatile Squier bass model.
Introduced in 1960, the Fender Jazz Bass is still a firm favourite with professionals worldwide.
Introduced in 1960, the Fender Jazz Bass is still a firm favourite with professionals worldwide.
Introduced in 1960, the Fender Jazz Bass is still a firm favourite with professionals worldwide.
Introduced in 1960, the Fender Jazz Bass is still a firm favourite with professionals worldwide.
Introduced in 1960, the Fender Jazz Bass is still a firm favourite with professionals worldwide.
Introduced in 1960, the Fender Jazz Bass is still a firm favourite with professionals worldwide.
Introduced in 1960, the Fender Jazz Bass is still a firm favourite with professionals worldwide.
Introduced in 1960, the Fender Jazz Bass is still a firm favourite with professionals worldwide.
Introduced in 1960, the Fender Jazz Bass is still a firm favourite with professionals worldwide.
Introduced in 1960, the Fender Jazz Bass is still a firm favourite with professionals worldwide.
The Fender Precision defines the standard by which all others are judged.
The Fender Precision defines the standard by which all others are judged.
The Fender Precision defines the standard by which all others are judged.
The Fender Precision defines the standard by which all others are judged.
The Fender Precision defines the standard by which all others are judged.
The Fender Precision defines the standard by which all others are judged.
The Fender Precision defines the standard by which all others are judged.
The Fender Precision defines the standard by which all others are judged.
The Fender Precision defines the standard by which all others are judged.
The Fender Precision defines the standard by which all others are judged.
The legendary Fender Stratocaster in Arctic White with Maple Neck.
The legendary Fender Stratocaster in Arctic White with Rosewood Neck.
The legendary Fender Stratocaster in Black with Maple Neck.
The legendary Fender Stratocaster in Brown Sunburst with Maple Neck.
The legendary Fender Stratocaster in Brown Sunburst with Rosewood Neck.
The legendary Fender Stratocaster in Candy Apple Red with Rosewood Neck.
The Standard Stratocaster® HSS offers legendary Fender® tone with classic styling.
The legendary Telecaster in Arctic White with Maple Neck.
The legendary Telecaster in Black with Maple Neck.
The legendary Telecaster in Brown Sunburst with Maple Neck.
The legendary Telecaster in Candy Apple Red with Maple Neck.
The legendary Telecaster in lake Placid Blue with Maple Neck.
The Super Champ X2 combo amplifier combines 15 watts of rich, dual-channel tube amp sound with modern extra such as versatile amp voicing and a wide selection of digital effects.
Glorious Fender® clean tones and expressive modern high-gain tones with one no-nonsense tube amp.
The Pawn Shop Mustang Special has a modified offset Mustang® body, ’60s “C”-shaped 24” short-scale maple neck, and dual Fender Enforcer™ humbucking pickups with ’70s-style covers and unique switching.

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