In short, Fender makes guitars in the USA, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, and China. Performer, Professional, Original, and Ultra guitars are made in the United States. The Vintera, Player, and Artist series guitars are made in Mexico.
- Where are Fender guitars made now?
- Are Fender guitars still made in Japan?
- Are Fender guitars still made in Mexico?
- Which Fender guitars are made in Mexico?
Where are Fender guitars made now?
Fender guitars, amplifiers and basses have always been made in California (except for the low priced Squier line) even though the company moved its corporate headquarters to Arizona. Deep inside a cavernous factory in Corona, some legendary rock names gather nonchalantly along a wall.
Are Fender guitars still made in Japan?
Now, Fender exists in Japan through a different company named Fender Music Corporation (Japan) and since this change, the Japanese-made Fender guitars now being sold by FMC (Japan) have been labeled under the “Japan Exclusive” series.
Are Fender guitars still made in Mexico?
Fender is replacing its Mexican Standard series with a new line of electric guitars. ... Dubbed the Player series, these guitars will still be made in Mexico, which is good news for guitar players (I know I love my Mexican Strat). They'll still boast all those classic Fender body shapes. So what's the big deal?
Which Fender guitars are made in Mexico?
So Fender gives us the Player Stratocaster, a made-in-Mexico version of this iconic guitar. The Player Stratocaster takes the place of the Standard Strat, which was sometimes referred to as the MIM (Made in Mexico) Stratocaster. The Player Series, too, is made in Mexico.