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Corona, Calif. (Jan. 20, 2012) – More than 50 music industry media professionals from all over the world experienced The Spirit of Rock ‘n’ Roll at the Fender Visitor Center and Fender factory in Corona, Calif., on January 18. In an effort to kick-off the 2012 NAMM Show, media from Australia, Brazil, China, Germany, Japan, Scandinavia, the United Kingdom and others, were provided with a private tour of the 8,600-square-foot Center and world famous Fender factory.

About Fender Musical Instruments Corporation

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is the world’s leading guitar manufacturer, and its name has become synonymous with all things rock ‘n’ roll. Iconic Fender^® instruments such as the Telecaster^®, Stratocaster^®, Precision Bass^® and Jazz Bass^® guitars are known worldwide as the instruments that started the rock revolution, and they continue to be highly prized by today’s musicians and collectors. FMIC brands include Fender^®, Squier^®, Guild^®, Tacoma^®, Gretsch^®, Jackson^®, Charvel^®, EVH^®, SWR^® and Groove Tubes^®, among others. For more information, visit www.fender.com.

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Media Contact:  Jason Farrell, Public Relations Manager

 480-596-7130