The main difference between Fender and Squier guitars is that Fender guitars are typically higher quality and more expensive, while Squier guitars are more affordable and aimed at beginners or budget-conscious players. Fender guitars are made in the USA or Mexico, while Squier guitars are usually made in Asia.
"Fender manufactures its highest quality guitars at its Corona factory in California, United States of America and manufactures its mid to high quality guitars at its Ensenada factory in Baja California, Mexico. Fender also contracts Asian guitar makers to manufacture Fender guitars and to also manufacture the lower priced Squier guitars." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Musical_Instruments_Corporation
Fender produces their Guitars both domestically and off-shore. Fender is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. The domestic line (marketed as "Fender") is manufactured in Corona, CA. The off-shore line (marketed as "Squier" and/or "Cort") are made in either Mexico, Japan, China, Indonesia and Korea.
In the 1940's, a California inventor named Leo Fender had made some custom guitars and amplifiers in his radio shop.
Fender guitars was established in 1946.
2002 , it was made in America as well , you can find out dates of Fender guitars on the fender support page by googling it.
Made in America - 2003 Fender Electric Guitars 3-20 was released on: USA: 20 June 2006
There are many... Ibanez, Rickenbacker, Yamaha, Gibson, Washburn, BC Rich, Steinberger, to name a few, but there are guitars made to look similar to the classic fender stratocaster like the Yamaha Pacifica, the Squire (made by Fender) and the Torch Vintage.
Fender guitars have allot of quality if you want to go original. Epiphone guitars are also good guitars but much cheaper than Fender. So the brand names are..Epiphone and Fender
FSR Fender stands for Factory Special Run Fender, which are limited edition guitars produced by Fender with unique features or designs. These guitars are different from regular Fender models because they are only available for a limited time and often have special finishes, hardware, or pickups that set them apart from standard Fender guitars.
The main differences between a Squire and a Fender guitar are the quality of materials used, craftsmanship, and price. Fender guitars are typically higher quality, made in the USA, and more expensive, while Squier guitars are more affordable and made overseas.
The model name jaguar is a trademark by Fender and thus can only produce Jaguars. There are however jaguar-like guitars by other companies but they have different names.