When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images / Julien's Auctions The original Mary Kaye Fender ...
Ellis picks up the story. "CBS bought Fender in the late '60s and generally tinkered with the original design to the Strat's detriment," he said by e-mail. "The new company also ruined Fender ...
Clarence Leo Fender, founder of the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, would have celebrated his 115th birthday this year, which also marks the 70th anniversary of the company’s the iconic ...