Industry Jul 17, 2026
Fender Escalates Legal Battle with Yamaha Over Guitar Design
The legal battle over the design of S-style guitars takes a Goliath vs Goliath turn...
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MusicRadar
Fender has initiated a cease-and-desist action against Yamaha, intensifying its ongoing legal campaign concerning the copyright of the Stratocaster guitar design. This development marks a significant escalation in the dispute over S-style guitar aesthetics. The case is characterized as a major confrontation between two prominent guitar manufacturers.