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Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 12:52 pm
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I'm headed out to Carlsbad, CA tomorrow, Thursday, 3/6, to visit my son. Is the Custom Shop open to the public to tour? And/or.... Does Fender have a store at the factory that's open to the public? Thanks!


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Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 12:56 pm
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There is a museum. Its not in carlsbad though its in corona which is 2 or 3 hours away depending on how fast you drive.

http://www.fendermuseum.com/


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Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 1:00 pm
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Thanks.... I take it that Corona is north of Carlsbad and assume that it's along the coast? What's the nearest coastal city since my wife will probably be with me if I drive up.


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Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 1:19 pm
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go to mapquest and type in corona ca for the address, but its in south western CA relatively close to leguna beach


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Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 2:44 pm
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Here are directions from Carlsbad to Corona. I'm not sure about the Fender factory Address. The directions below are from city to city.
1: Start out going NORTHWEST on WASHINGTON ST toward CARLSBAD VILLAGE DR. <0.1 miles Map
2: Turn RIGHT onto CARLSBAD VILLAGE DR. 0.5 miles Map
3: Merge onto I-5 N via the ramp on the LEFT. 45.1 miles Map
4: Merge onto CA-133 N via EXIT 95 toward RIVERSIDE (Portions toll). 3.5 miles Map
5: Merge onto CA-241 N via EXIT 14B on the LEFT toward RIVERSIDE (Portions toll). 12.1 miles Map
6: Merge onto CA-91 E toward RIVERSIDE. 9.2 miles Map
7: Take the MAIN ST exit. 0.2 miles Map
8: Turn RIGHT onto S MAIN ST. 0.3 miles Map
9: Turn LEFT onto E 6TH ST. 0.1 miles Map
10: End at Corona, CA US


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Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 5:28 pm
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I iwsh theyhad a tour. If you ever get to Nazareth, PA, stop by and take in the Martin tour and museum. They are great


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Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 1:21 pm
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Corona is about 35 minutes inland of Newport Beach on the 71 north to 55 north to 91 east.


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One thing about the Martin factory tour: they're only held on Fridays, as I recall. It is a great tour, however. Well worth the trip. They even gave us a souvenir soundhole cutout. Check their website for more info.


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The tours are Monday through Friday 10-3:30 0r 4:00. It takes an hour and they give you a head set with a receiver so you can hear over the noise of the factory and they still give out the laser etched soundholes. During the holidays, they have a special holiday soundhole.


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