Fender japan e serial

Description on neck, serial number, production year. The squier by fender serial number listings i have doesnt identify japan as an e serial number prefix. Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. The only way to try to narrow the date range of your specific instrument is to remove the neck and check the butt end of the neck heel for a production date, which may be stamped or written there if you. On later fender jv models, the made in japan can be found on the heel of the guitar neck, just above the metal neck plate. Comes with all the accessories that came with it when it was sold at the time. Fender japan jazz bass special e serial reverb is the marketplace for musicians to buy and sell used, vintage, and new music gear online. As far as the quality is concerned, they have different models so it really depends on which model he has. We are sure that jv and e serials are fujigen made. Fender japan e serial tc 72 with soft case from japan ebay. Descriptionhello, i have been selling with ebay from japan so i can provide you the best service. Most of the fender japan serial numbers do not follow this format. Japanese squier strat with e serial number telecaster. The fender serial number decoder currently supports all documented mia, mij, mim, mik and mii formats with the exception of custom shop, relic and reissue instruments.

The new fender did not acquire any physical assets of the old company, just the name fender. Here we have a very rare fender stratocaster mij eserial. This was a running change, and both made in japan and crafted in japan decals appear on instruments from 2007 and 2008. As seen in the overlap of numbers and years, even these references to. Fender japan mij e serial fujigen made stratocaster 62 this should be early time maybe 1986 e serial strat 62 model. A serial number fender japan strat fender stratocaster. Register now for easy access to uptodate product info. Fender japan serial numbers can usually be found on the back of the neck near the neck joint. Scratches, and chips in the finish, mainly on the upper part of the front and outer perimeter of the back of the body. It has a few dings and missing 1 of the 3 springs and the back plate.

Fender japan e serial tc 72 with soft case from japan. Unfollow fender serial number to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Save fender guitar serial numbers to get e mail alerts and updates on your ebay feed. The first strats made in japan by fender were vintage reissue 57 and 62 replicas, launched in tokyo on friday 7th may 1982. Japanese serial numbers are different than other serial number systems used by fenderor squier. Plus, join fender connect to manage your gear and tap into personalized tips, videos and new products. The serial number for these three models can be found at the bridge plate and is used until about early 1954. Enter the fenders serial number and select if your guitar was made in usa, japan, mexico, korea, indonesia or china. How to date a fender with serial numbers reverb news. Fender stratocaster made in japan e serial youtube. Hence during 1985 to 1987, production of fender guitars was only done in japan, while usa fender created a new factory in california.

Fender 2004 japanese 1962 reissue strat, slight differences from pg 4005 above. Sounds killer the neck remains straight over the years. This means that the the serial numbers starting in 1994 ran consecutively on both the mij and the cij models while the mij logo was being phased out. Hi, i just bought a fender japan 54 reissue strat st54115 on ebay. Screws in middle of the plastic on the back of the body should not be symmetrical 3. Fenders japanese serial number guide what year is my. However, some earlier t serial were still stamped as crafted in japan but now, all t serial are made in japan. This was a domestic market instrument and certainly looks similar to the mij fender offered in the same catalogue. Per fenders support pages on their website the e serials were used from 19841987 and the a serials were used 19851986 so there are fewer of them around. The new line of instruments, produced by fujigen gakki, featured serial numbers beginning with the letters jv, and theyre accordingly known as. Its not a 57 the e series was not a vintage reissue series it.

The chart below details fender serial number schemes used from 1950 to 1964. Fender japan used all of the above lettering sequences for the serial numbering of their guitars and basses over the years, and knowing this first will help you determine the year of manufacture. Fender japan stratocaster e serial electric guitar. The thing is that i had fender japan guitars with e serial dating 1988 and 1989 on the bottom of the neck written by pencil on the wood of the neck, under the original finish coat, and i have seen other photos showing the same thing in some forums. There are some marks on the pickguard as if it was cut by a cutter see image some paint peeling on body parts. Fender 57 stratocaster reissue made in japan eseries number 8487. Its an e serial from 1986 and the 115 indicates it was one of fender japans topoftheline models. I will upload pics and insert images on thread as soon as i can. Per fender s support pages on their website the e serials were used from 19841987 and the a serials were used 19851986 so there are fewer of them around. During the transition from crafted in japan to made in japan in 2008, some later s serial were already stamped with made in japan. Fender japan serial guide the most complete and updated chart. There are a number of possible locations for the serial number on a fender guitar. Picked up an e several years ago for very reasonable sum, changed pickups, and plays great. On early fender jv models, you will also find made in japan written very small under the fender spaghetti logo on the headstock of the guitar.

I believe that you simply had the progression of serial numbers jv, sq, e. Fender japan stratocaster e serial electric guitar ref no. Fender japan pb6255 e serial precision bass reverb. Here is my question, ive seen a lot of people dating their japan guitars and basses using the modern american fender serials. I have a stratocaster japan with serial number e when did it make. But im not sure i could not specify because of solid color. There is about 60 or 70 percent of the fret remaining. These guitars are great quality and highly regarded and sought after by players. Fender japan serial guide the most complete and updated. Fender has had guitars made in japan since the early 80s. See below one of the guitars i had with e8 serial 1988.

Fender jv guitars were only made from 1982 to 1984. Fender was doing some strange things while the us plant was down for renovations. Dating japanese fender bass japanese fender serial numbers. How can i find out when my japanesemade instrument. Fender telecaster e series mij telecaster guitar forum. Among the fender japanese guitars, there were two different logos used. Fender japanese guitar serial dating guitar nucleus. Fender japan std62 e serial 1980s fujigen stratocaster electric guitar. There is no made in japan neither on the base of the neck nor on fender decal on the headstock 4. Fullertons strat production was limited to the early avris at the time, and standard ones didnt re. The early fender japan contemporary series serial numbers from 1984 to 1987 follow the fender usa serial number format of e eighties and the first digit of the serial number representing the year. A new japanese vendor was enlisted in 2010 to help meet demand for the geddy lee and marcus miller jazz bass models.

E series strats are great guitars, and a real value compared to the jvs which have gone through the roof, imho. Crafted in japan and made in japan, and both were being made at the same time from 1994 till 1997. Serial numbers with an s prefix denote the 1970s signifying a cbs attempt to use serial numbers to identify production years. This item is sold out everywhere in japan and very hard to get it first come, first served. Please check the photos for detailed condition of the product. Arctic white, been modded with a kahler though but. Fender serial number decoder, find the date of a fender. Fender japan strat wsystem one trem, 11 screws like 1962 strat, 3 pu, cutout for bridge is 34 deep, all screw holes countersunk we also have. Notice that there is quite a bit of overlap in numbers and years. I have a fender mij e series telecaster and was wondering what it was worth in the condition it is in.

Also just pointing out there was never any formal e series or an a series they just used the serial number decals on multiple products. Fender japan std62 stratocaster made in e serial white. Dating japanesemade fender instruments records on early japanesemade fender instruments. As always, serial numbers should only be used as a guide for dating and should be used in combination. This item is sold out everywhere in japan and very hard to get itfirst come, first served. The japanesemade fenders do have some slight serial number differences typically a j serial number prefix. These include the top of the neck plate, somewhere on the headstock, on the bridge plate or the back of the neck near the body. Cosmetic conditionplease check the photos for detailed condition of the product. Please note that fender serial numbers tend to overlap by at least a year, and thereby the date of your guitar can only be approximated. I have an e number mij tele and it is the best tele i have played by a mile. Japanese fender serial numbers guitar repair bench. The oem contractors for fender japan are fujigen, dyna, terada and tokai. The following chart came from fender japan official homepage japanese only fender japan never announced the manufacturers detailed.

How can i find out when my americanmade instrument. In fact, for a time, during the transition from fullerton to corona, mij guitars were the only standard strats maybe other models too that you could get brand new in the u. Though examples also exist with the number on the headstock or the neckplate in the case of certain early reissue models. The guitar dater project fender serial number decoder. As seen in the overlap of numbers and years, even these references to actual production dates are rather loose. This was a running change, and both made in japan and crafted in japan. Serial numbers the early fender japan e series serial numbers from 19841987 follow the fender usa serial number format of e eighties and the first digit of the serial number representing the year.

In the immoral words of the great warrior poet ice cube, if the day does not require an ak, it is good. Fender then switched to a serial numbering on the neck plate for all models. A look at an e serial 198487 japanese made fender strat. Fender japan 1986 strat very similar to pg 4032 above, but differences in shape, screw holes, etc.

Enter the fender s serial number and select if your guitar was made in usa, japan, mexico, korea, indonesia or china. So majority of earlier s were cij like my 70 ri pbass while a few later s were now mij like yours. Japanese serial numbers are different than other serial number systems used by fender or squier. Many of fender contemporary stratocaster and telecaster models had fender japan e serial number prefix at the beginning of. If it indicates that it was crafted in japan that is correct as they were made in japan at the fujigen plant up to 1997. This is a telecaster custom model which has been produced very few times in fender japan in the 80s.