What company owns Fender?

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation also produces a wide variety of guitars, musical instruments, and musical equipment through other companies that it has acquired, such as EVH Guitars, Gretsch, Charvel Guitars, Jackson Guitars, and Squier.

Why did Leo sell Fender?

In the 1950s, Leo Fender contracted a streptococcal sinus infection that impaired his health to the point where he decided to wind up his business affairs, selling the Fender company to CBS in 1965.

When did CBS take over Fender?

January 5, 1965 CBS bought Fender in a deal that took effect on January 5, 1965. To the chagrin of many longtime Fender employees, the Tiffany Network started messing with the Stratocaster almost immediately.

How much does an American made Fender Stratocaster cost?

The Fender American Performer Stratocaster costs upwards of $1200 and it is the cheapest American-made Fender Strat available. It has a traditional alder body and three single-coil pickup configuration.

How popular is the guitar?

Is Guitar the Most Popular Instrument? According to a study the numbers of guitar and piano players are roughly even at around 40% each worldwide. In the US and UK there is a 50/50 split of male and female guitar players. Stats show that guitar now rivals piano for popularity with both men and women.