Just a quick tidbit for you Forumites: yesterday marked the 25th anniversary of the modern era Fender (also known as the "post-CBS" era by many). Naturally this is largely a corporate milestone so you won't see a huge amount of fanfare about it from us, but for you 'insiders' it's still quite noteworthy and worthy of a tip of the hat! Those familiar with the story know that the firm was right on the brink of extinction when the late Bill Schultz and Bill Mendello (current Fender CEO) led a group of investors to purchase the firm from CBS on March 12, 1985 -- and in so doing they began an all-out Renaissance era for Fender in which all existent practices in regard to instrument manufacturing, quality control, marketing, etc., were completely revitalized. The Fender as we know it today is what it is because of the vision and ambition these two fine gentlemen!

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My hat's off to them for putting Fender back in the limelight after CBS almost scuttled the brand.

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'65 Strat,65 Mustang,65 Jaguar,4 more Strats,3 vintage Vox guitars,5 Vox amps,'69 Bassman with a '68 2-15 Bassman cab,36 guitars total-15asst'd amps total,2 vintage '60s Hammond organs & a myriad of effects-with a few rare vintage ones.

I, for one, profoundly acknowledge and am grateful for their vision and ambition. Additionally, I'd like to point out that it is the rank-in-file employees whose pride, dedication and diligence in and to their work ethic make such things a reality and sustain them, ever improving. I'm sure I speak for virtually all of us here when I say that you and the rest of your co-workers deserve a hearty pat on the back for a job well done as well!

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You dig?

*fist pump*

*strums chords on my Fender*

*fist pump*

Whoo hoo!!!

Thanks a bunch! And Satine (my Squier) gives a shout out too.

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"While My Guitar Gently Weeps."

My dad said, "I'm going to miss you."
I said, "Well, now that I broke that sight off your rifle..." (Emo Philips)

Great company and product, second to none........... Mike

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The blues ain't nothin but a good man feelin bad.

Fender.. Here Here!!! ON to next 25!

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Hey, Boy Blue is back!

I remember the "Scottsdale Six" - - and ditto what Martian typed!

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Being able to play and enjoy music is a gift that's often taken for granted.

Don't leave home without it!

Yes....I will have to go with LadyVendettaAngel and throw out a "fistpump"...........whew, that was exhilarating.

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I Can't Explain

Here Here!
Slainte'

+1

thank you Martian, that should go on the bulletin board

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you can save the world with your guitar one love song at a time it's just better, more fun, easier with a fender solid body electric guitar or electric bass guitar.

It's so good to be out of the Dark Ages!

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"...Compared to the flowers and the birds and the trees, I am an Apeman."

My drummers gonna be stoked, its his birthday. I'm just back from plying him with ale. He's always insisting I play my strat, reckons anything else just doesnt sound like my black strat.

Good taste must be a prerequisite of being born on the 12th of March.

Happy 25th Fender.

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+1!!! Well said.

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I didn't Lose my mind, I traded it for this guitar.

I can say that I am very blessed to have Fender guitars and amps...who could want anything more.. Well Done Brad and Fender crew! Please keep up the fantastic work!

You took the words out of my mouth.
Here's to the next 25 years of FMIC!
Rock on!