Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a Scottsdale, Arizona-based company founded in 1946 by Leo Fender.
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a privately held company founded by Leo Fender in 1946. The company is based in Scottsdale, Arizona and is currently led by CEO Andy Mooney. Fender is a parent organization to Gretsch and has ownership over Squier, Jackson Guitars, and Fender Custom Shop. Fender is also a subsidiary company of Squier, Jackson Guitars, and Tacoma Guitars. The company is active and operates within the United States.
Fender is recognized as an organization and a company within the headphones industry. The corporation has been granted 32 patents.