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Santiago
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Fender Guitars in Baja
Anyone know if Fender Guitars are still made in Ensenada and if so, where? A buddy and I are having the unending Tele/Strat 'discussion' and we
thought it would be nice to check out their factory on our next trip.
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Ateo
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Yes they are making them in Ensenada. Where? I dunno.
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lizard lips
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The Fender plant is across the street from Costco in Ensenada down a side street.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by lizard lips
The Fender plant is across the street from Costco in Ensenada down a side street. |
Yeah....you just have to drive around that block toward the Military base and you'll see it.
I think Dick Dale is the receptionist, so say hello from me. 
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My compadres sell all the coatings
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A friend of mine used to be the head honcho there. He worked for CBS then went with the company that bought it. He's retired now but about 10 years
ago I got a complete tour of the place and it was really interesting. My friends all are gone from there now but you should see if you could get a
tour. Whether your into guitars or not it is really cool and would be worth the effort.
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I had no clue ... I would love a tour and mostly I am interested in knowing if they sell second hand or not up to snuff guitars ???? 2012 is the year
fo the guitar for La bocana =- already have 4 guitars to teach on !!!!
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I have a friend looking to have a Bass Guitar he invented manufactured. It's one piece Hard Maple that needs to be routed by a computer system. I
wonder if the Fender factory can do that on the side?
Here's the bass guitar we need to make...
[Edited on 11-25-2011 by Woooosh]
\"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing\"
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Being in an industry that deals with companies like Fender I would guess that they would only make 'thier' own instruments. Most large millwork shops
would have the equipment needed, what they would charge is another question.
Dave
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Woooosh
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| Quote: | Originally posted by acadist
Being in an industry that deals with companies like Fender I would guess that they would only make 'thier' own instruments. Most large millwork shops
would have the equipment needed, what they would charge is another question. |
I haven't found a baja factory with a "CCR" Computer Controlled Router" yet. We have a few sizes of these to produce- but in limited numbers. Hard
maple is another animal too.
\"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing\"
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Roberto
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Woooosh
| Quote: | Originally posted by acadist
Being in an industry that deals with companies like Fender I would guess that they would only make 'thier' own instruments. Most large millwork shops
would have the equipment needed, what they would charge is another question. |
I haven't found a baja factory with a "CCR" Computer Controlled Router" yet. We have a few sizes of these to produce- but in limited numbers. Hard
maple is another animal too. |
CNC machines is a more common term for these. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numerical_control. Up until a few years ago (less than five), these were monstrously expensive, but a number were
built for different purposes, and now many are sitting idle, and renting time has gone WAY down. They are now commonly used in the instrument building
market, an example being Carvin in San Diego.
But, as far as I know, you are correct. Fender guitars made in Mexico do not use CNC manufacturing, but many of the parts are made in the USA and
assembled in Mexico. For example necks. That all being said and done, Fender guitars made in Mexico cost about 1/2 of what those made in the USA do.
Personally, I find that justified by the difference in quality.
[Edited on 11-25-2011 by Roberto]
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I would think that Henry Garza is of a different opinion. Although he "mixes and matches", he uses mexi_strats exclusively. Through a set of serial
wired twins they sound great!
Whoa there, Cowboy - pull back on those reins!
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Dave
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Who is Henry Garza?
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As to your original "discussion": Tele all the way!!!!!!! James Burton for President! 
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Ateo
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Tele's rule.
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Santiago
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I've run across some discussions on guitar boards (computer, not rosewood) and it seems the Ensenada plant does not do tours. Some have been able to
get a tour by just walking in, asking to be shown around and paying somebody $20. Here's the Fender Blonde Baja Telecaster. And just to be clear, I'm
a Strat guy.
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Does essence predate existence?
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David K
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How did the guitar get its name: Fender?
I wondered if Freddy Fender had any connection? I rode next to him on a flight to San Antonio from L.A. (yes, I got his autograph).
[Edited on 11-25-2011 by David K]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Dave
Who is Henry Garza? |
Sheeeesh...where have you been? 
http://www.firstact.com/Artists/Henry_Garza.aspx
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
How did the guitar get its name: Fender?
I wondered if Freddie Fender had any connection? I rode next to him on a flight to San Antonio from L.A. (yes, I got his autograph).
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GottaPeso told me he invented it while playing his guitar one day. he said the car he was leaning on had a dented Fender and VIOLA! another cultural
icon was invented.....
he's still waiting for the royalty check somewhere along a dusty desert highway.
[Edited on 11-25-2011 by woody with a view]
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
How did the guitar get its name: Fender?
I wondered if Freddy Fender had any connection? I rode next to him on a flight to San Antonio from L.A. (yes, I got his autograph).
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GottaPeso told me he invented it while playing his guitar one day. he said the car he was leaning on had a dented Fender and VIOLA! another cultural
icon was invented.....
he's still waiting for the royalty check somewhere along a dusty desert highway.
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That's a great story Woody!
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