Fender Musical Instruments, Musical instrument museum in Corona, United States
Fender Musical Instruments is a manufacturing facility and museum in Corona displaying electric guitars, basses, and amplifiers produced over several decades. The space shows how instruments are made through different stages of production and assembly.
The company was founded in 1946 and introduced the Telecaster in 1950, the first solid-body electric guitar made in large quantities for everyday musicians. This innovation transformed how music was played and recorded worldwide.
The place shaped rock music around the world, with its guitars becoming the choice of legendary performers who defined entire genres and eras. Visitors witness today how deeply these instruments are woven into popular music history.
The facility offers tours that let you walk through the different production areas and see how instruments are assembled and finished. Plan enough time to explore both the manufacturing floor and the exhibition areas to get the full experience.
A special section called the Wood Vault lets visitors design and customize their own guitar by selecting different wood types and parts. This means you can create a one-of-a-kind instrument tailored exactly to your preferences during your visit.
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