U2 duo Bono and The Edge have joined the Fender board of directors.
The singer and guitarist, both recruited by Fender majority owner TPG Growth, will work with the company to help it develop new ideas for future models going forward. The Edge describes his appointment as “something of a kid in a candy store situation.”
He said in a statement: "I've been a fan of Fender guitars from the beginning, playing them on all the most important U2 tours and albums. But I'm most interested in working with the Fender design team on some new ideas," he said.
Bono adds: "I'm excited to be part of developing newer technologies with Fender, as well as helping protect the jobs and commitment to excellence of their age-old craft."
Prior to this development, U2's bassist Adam Clayton collaborated with Fender to build a Fender Custom Shop limited edition signature Precision bass in 2011.
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