Forrest White

Forrest Fred White (21 May 1920 in West Virginia - 22 November 1994 in Banning, California ^[1]) was an American musical instruments industry executive, best known for his association with Fender Musical Instruments Corporation.

White began working at Fender on 20 May 1954,^[2] eventually becoming its Vice President. Leo Fender named a line of student amplifiers and steel guitars after him in 1955. 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.

References

^ "California Death Records" 27 November 2010
^ Soul of Tone by Tom Wheeler

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Name	White, Forrest
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Date of birth	21 May 1920
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Date of death	22 November 1994
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