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.

Revenue

Founded

1946

Headcount

1,705

Headquarters

US

Primary Segment

Musicians

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On February 18, 2026, Fender Musical Instruments Corp. served as the client for the "Voodoo Child" Hero Film, a project celebrating the Strat 70th Anniversary, which featured talent including Nile Rodgers, Tom Morello, Ari O'Neal, Tash Sultana, and Jimmie Vaughan, with production roles spanning lead editing, VFX, and colorist. Earlier, on January 26, 2026, Edward Call, president of Fender's Japanese subsidiary, outlined his strategic vision ahead of assuming the role of Chief Executive Officer on February 16. Call announced plans to expand Fender's flagship store strategy worldwide, building on the Harajuku store model to strengthen consumer engagement. This expansion targets the Asia-Pacific and Latin American regions, aiming to develop markets beyond Fender's core European and American presence, a strategy initiated with the establishment of its Japanese subsidiary in 2015.
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