Industry Sep 26, 2026
Fender CEO expresses regret over S-style design lawsuits
In short
Edward 'Bud' Cole says Fender wants to "help" other brands move away from the Stratocaster design to create something "unique to the naked eye" – but who defines unique?
Originally published by
MusicRadar
Fender CEO Edward 'Bud' Cole has stated regret regarding the company's past cease-and-desist campaign against S-style guitar designs. He indicated that Fender aims to encourage other brands to develop more unique designs, though the definition of "unique" remains a point of discussion. Originally reported by MusicRadar.