Forrest Fred White (21 May 1920 in

West Virginia West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian, Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States.The Census Bureau and the Association of American Geographers classify West Virginia as part of the Southern United States while the Bur ...

- 22 November 1994 in Banning,

California California is a U.S. state, state in the Western United States, located along the West Coast of the United States, Pacific Coast. With nearly 39.2million residents across a total area of approximately , it is the List of states and territori ...

) was an American musical instruments industry executive, best known for his association with

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation The Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC, or simply Fender) is an American manufacturer of instruments and amplifiers. Fender produces acoustic guitars, bass amplifiers and public address equipment, however it is best known for its ...

. White began working at Fender on 20 May 1954, eventually becoming its vice president.

Leo Fender Clarence Leonidas Fender (August 10, 1909 – March 21, 1991) was an American inventor known for designing the Fender Stratocaster. He also founded the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. In January 1965, he sold Fender to CBS, and later foun ...

named a line of student amplifiers and steel guitars after him in 1955."Fender: The Inside Story" Forrest White, 1994,Hal Leonard, Page 89, White remained with the company until December 1966. He was also a partner with Fender in the Music Man company after both men left Fender. Later in 1994, White wrote and published a book called "Fender: The Inside Story" (, Pub Group West) on the relationship he had with

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