Fender Musical Instruments, a privately owned company headquartered in the US, was founded in 1946 and employs approximately 1,710 individuals. The company functions as a global musical instruments enterprise with a portfolio of music lifestyle brands.
Fender Musical Instruments was asked on June 25, 2026, to justify its claims in a legal challenge with Thomann regarding sales of s-type (Stratocaster) guitars. This development follows incoming CEO Bud Cole instigating legal threats to EU and US manufacturers and retailers, demanding they cease sales and destroy existing stock. Previously, on June 23, 2026, Fender sought to contain industry backlash after sending cease-and-desist letters to companies it claims are producing guitars that too closely copy the Stratocaster design. Earlier, on June 22, 2026, Thomann sued Fender over these cease-and-desist orders, stating it believes the matter requires court clarification to defend smaller guitar brands. Also on June 22, 2026, Fender consolidated its Scottsdale operations into a 78,000-square-foot headquarters facility, which includes a professional recording studio, private practice rooms, a model shop for research and development, and an amplifier testing room.
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