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“The focus is on products that completely replicate the exact body design”: Fender is finally speaking out on its cease-and-desist strategy. (www.guitarworld.com)
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The company is framing its legal efforts to target Stratocaster copies as supporting creativity and innovation in the guitar industry, while protecting the designs with which it made its name.

“Fender has tremendous respect for the guitar community, independent builders, and the creativity that continues to shape this industry,” says Fender CEO Edward “Bud” Cole. “At the same time, Fender has a responsibility to protect the iconic designs and brand identity associated with its instruments around the world.

“Protecting these iconic designs is part of Fender’s obligation as a steward of the brand, its legacy, and the authenticity musicians associate with Fender instruments.

“We remain open to engaging constructively with partners and companies across the industry as we navigate this process. Our goal is to protect that legacy while supporting a vibrant future for guitar makers, builders, and musicians alike.”

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[–] swagmoney@lemmy.ca 5 points 4 days ago (3 children)

buy used. then none of your money goes to fender.

[–] BassTurd@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago

That's an option, but then people would see me with a Fender. It's like buying a used Tesla. Yea, musk didn't get my dollars, but I can still be seen driving a Tesla.

I do already have a mid range squire p bass that I've upgraded, and a Fender acoustic bass. None of my 6 or 7 string guitars are Fender. There are a lot of solid manufacturers out there that I can support and be more than thrilled with the product. I've always wanted to try my hand at building and electric, and maybe now I'll make an S shape fender style out of spite.

[–] a_non_monotonic_function@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago

There are so many great brands out there nobody actually needs a fender.

[–] sraars@isawthat.fyi 1 points 4 days ago

But remember that Reverb just was purchased by Fender. That means they also are getting a cut of your used sales too.