MoJohn

Here's an interesting excerpt from Fender's press release: Commenting on the announcement, Matt Janopaul, President and Chief Operating Officer of FMIC, said, “FMIC is a proven steward of great brands, and the acquisition of KMC is consistent with this long-term growth strategy. Hmmm...what was it again that happened to Sunn? The distribution expertise that Kaman Music brings to the music marketplace will complement and strengthen FMIC’s service to its dealers and consumers.” It's pretty clear it's the distribution that Fender wanted. Who knows what will become of Hamer and Hamer USA. The market is flooded with beginner guitars, so one wouldn't think that Fender would have much to gain with the Hamer import line. Maybe they'll leave Hamer USA alone, or sell it off. Whether Hamer USA could be viable on its own is another question. MoJohn