<P> Fender Musical Instruments Corporation ( FMIC ) , commonly referred to simply as Fender , is an American manufacturer of stringed instruments and amplifiers . It is famous for its solid - body electric guitars and bass guitars , such as the Stratocaster ( also known as the `` Strat '' ) , Telecaster ( also known as the `` Tele '' ) , Precision Bass ( also known as the `` P - Bass '' ) , and the Jazz Bass ( also known as the `` J - Bass '' ) . Its headquarters are in Scottsdale , Arizona . The company , previously named the Fender Electric Instrument Manufacturing Company , was founded in Fullerton , California , by Clarence Leonidas `` Leo '' Fender in 1946 . </P>
<P> Fender Musical Instruments Corporation ( FMIC ) , commonly referred to simply as Fender , is an American manufacturer of stringed instruments and amplifiers . It is famous for its solid - body electric guitars and bass guitars , such as the Stratocaster ( also known as the `` Strat '' ) , Telecaster ( also known as the `` Tele '' ) , Precision Bass ( also known as the `` P - Bass '' ) , and the Jazz Bass ( also known as the `` J - Bass '' ) . Its headquarters are in Scottsdale , Arizona . The company , previously named the Fender Electric Instrument Manufacturing Company , was founded in Fullerton , California , by Clarence Leonidas `` Leo '' Fender in 1946 . </P>
where in california was the original fender factory
where in california was the original fender factory
Fullerton , California
Fullerton , California