Crafted in japan fender serial numbers

Good luck! The Japanese Fender serial numbers from — have a few oddities. The first Japanese models were Fender Reissues or Vintage guitars. The JV serial numbers started with JV followed by five digits. These numbers were stamped or engraved in the neck plate of Stats and basses and the bridge of Teles. The JV models also had the Made in Japan decal on either the headstock or the neck heel. The Squier models came from a different division of Fender than the Stats and Teles, so the Squiers did not have the Fender logo on the headstock.

Fender only made the JV and SQ guitars for two years, so of course they decided to change the numbering system on us again. In , Fender stopped producing the Japanese Vintage guitars and decided to change the entire serial number system to something closer to what they used on their American guitars. They use a single letter followed by either five or six digits. All of these guitars have a Made in Japan decal on either the heel or headstock.

Fender consistently made these serial numbers until when they switched from Made in Japan decals to Crafted in Japan decals. So what about serial numbers after ? Well, Fender stopped using Fuji Gen Gakki to build their guitars. They switched to Tokai and Dyna to build their Japanese guitars after These guitars are often called Crafted in Japan or CIJ guitars because of the stamp on the neck heel.

These Japanese Fender guitars made after used a single letter followed by five or six digits. Pretty simple, right? Fender ran out of numbers! So what did they do? They just started reusing the same numbers. Well, they may not have actually run out of numbers, but they did reuse numbers for a few years. Made in Japan decals were made before and Crafted in Japan decals were after.

You can see both serial numbers on my tables. You can also find more information on the Fender site. I have a Japanese Squire Strat from this era with the same serial number format. So in your case E9 would be 89 and therefore The serial number is F So please do let me know if you can help me out. Just want to know when it was built and its model. Hallo, please your andswer, write mi serie type and years made-in my Jazz Bass. I dont know — JB 62 from ? So in your case E6 would be 86 and therefore Have a Japanese Stratocaster.

Is this a legit guitar? So, if you have a Made In Japan sticker guitar with a U prefix, it could be either a or a What a great system. I have a Fender Jaguar bass Made in Japan T six digit serial number are they any manufacturer changes such as bridges or tuners or other parts that have changed through the years to help figure out what year it is. Thanks for your help. Any ideas? Does that mean this is a MIJ?

I was told it was mids when I bought it. Josh I have a made in Japan…the serial number on mine is on the bridge Axxxxxx so I have it pegged as being either or I wonder if you could help. Is it genuine and if so how old? These models have the serial numbering and markings in the same location as Fender JV guitars, and were made only during the years to On Stratocasters and bass guitars, you will find the serial number just below this stamp, also on the heel of the neck.

On Telecasters and certain other models, you will find the serial number on the bridge. The serial numbers will start with a letter that corresponds to specific years of production. My chart will help you determine those specifics.

They follow the same serial numbering patterns as the Fender MIJ models. Please refer to the chart I have provided below in order to pinpoint the exact year your guitar was manufactured Fender Japan Guitar Serial Numbers. Guitars Coming Soon. Recently-Sold Guitars. How to Buy. Track Your Guitar.