Thomann Sues Fender on Behalf of "Everyone"

Geo · 2026-10-23T14:13:51-0700

BABMusic said:
Fender Corona CA is now laying off another 533 employees. That's a lot. Just another sign of how weak the economy has been.

The economy of the Socialist Republic of California can't be compared to the rest of the country.

BABMusic · 2026-10-23T14:18:51-0700

Geo said:
The economy of the Socialist Republic of California can't be compared to the rest of the country.

True. I think it's fair to say that if their factory were in Arizona or Texas, it would be able to keep more of those jobs.

Geo · 2026-10-23T14:20:36-0700

BABMusic said:
True. I think it's fair to say that if their factory were in Arizona or Texas, it would be able to keep more of those jobs.

And an American Stratocaster wouldn't start at $1,700.

VonBonfire · 2026-10-23T14:28:20-0700

Geo said:
And an American Stratocaster wouldn't start at $1,700.

When sales drop off a cliff the blowout pricing shouldn't be too bad.