Cordoba Music Group (CMG), the manufacturer of Cordoba acoustic guitars, ukuleles, and accessories, has announced that it has finalized the sale of the Guild® guitar brand and related assets from Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC).
“We are thrilled to carry the torch for the Guild brand,” said Cordoba Music Group’s CEO, Tim Miklaucic. “Guild guitars have landed in the hands of so many legendary musicians throughout the course of history. Their unmistakable voices have led to some amazing songs and moments in music, and we can’t wait to write the next chapter.” CMG is expected to begin production in Oxnard, California, led by Guild alum Ren Ferguson as the VP of manufacturing and R&D.