Industry Sep 25, 2026
Fender CEO Regrets Legal Action Over Guitar Design
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 expressed regret regarding the company's past cease-and-desist campaign targeting Stratocaster-style guitars. Cole stated that Fender aims to encourage other manufacturers to develop more original designs. Originally reported by MusicRadar.