Clarence Leonidas "Leo" Fender founded the company in 1946, and developed some of the Fender's early guitars.
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 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.
In the 1940's, a California inventor named Leo Fender had made some custom guitars and amplifiers in his radio shop.
Honestly it depends on the guitar but most fender guitars are very good quality. Fender was voted the number 3 highest quality electric guitars in the world. It is behind Gibson and marsall.
The most popular names for Fender Neck guitars are the "Stratocaster" and the "Strat" both being trademark terms belonging to Fender. It would seem that every band you see has one of these guitars.
Fender started producing electric guitars and other electric interments in 1946. For almost 67 years now Fender has been producing electric guitars and other electric interments.
"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
FSR stands for Fender Special Run, which refers to limited edition or custom guitars produced by Fender that are not part of their regular production line.
"Fender FSR" stands for Fender Special Run, which refers to limited edition guitars produced by Fender with unique features or finishes that are not part of their regular production line.
Gibson but it really depends on personal preference.