MADE IN JAPAN stamp on the heel of every guitar's neck, without variation. acronym for 'MADE IN JAPAN' These models spanned the years from 1984 to 1997. These models have the serial numbering and markings in the same location asįender JV guitars, and were made only during the years 1983 to 1984. acronym for 'Squier' These models were made by a different division of Fender and bear the Squier logoĪnd not the Fender logo. Penciled neck dates ( 6-14-82 ) you can only see when the neck is removed from the body of the guitar. Allįender JV models had the serial numbers engraved into either the neck plate or bridge. 'MADE IN JAPAN' can be found on the heel of the guitar neck, just above the metal neck plate. Small under the Fender spaghetti logo on the headstock of the guitar. On early Fender JV models, you will also find 'MADE IN JAPAN' written very There will be 5 numbers also engraved after the 'JV' lettering. Neck plate of the Stratocasters and bass guitars and on the bridges of the Telecasters and other guitar acronym for 'Japan Vintage' On these guitars you will find the letters 'JV' stamped/engraved into the
Locations on your guitar, so now I'll tell you where you need to look to find these markings. Knowing this first will help you determine the year of manufacture. Fender Japan usedĪll of the above lettering sequences for the serial numbering of their guitars and basses over the years, and Q: What's the difference and how can you tell?Ī: The serial number of your guitar will begin with one of the above lettering sequences. Tips to help you accurately date your Fender Japan guitar.įirst, you want to determine whether your guitar is from the JV, SQ, MIJ or CIJ series.
For Telecasters, please read the additional info. Some old Fender guitars have the manufacture date written (by pencil) on the bottom of the neck (month, day, year) - second photo after the chart below ilustrates it. The only way to try to find the date is to remove the neck from the body. The serial numbers are basically chronological, but as already mentioned, due to Fender's numbering methods, there are a number of serial numbers and years that overlap. The table below shows the Fender serial numbers as they were used from 1950 to 1964. They are almost always on either the top of the neck plate (the piece of metal on the back of the guitar near the neck), on the headstock (the top part of the guitar where the strings attach), or close to the body at the bottom of the neck. Finding your serial number on your Fender should be very easy. Enter the Fender's serial number and select if your guitar was made in USA, Japan, Mexico, Korea, Indonesia or China. 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. There are a number of possible locations for the serial number on a Fender guitar.
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