1. The following chart came from Fender Japan official Homepage (Japanese only) Fender Japan never announced the manufacturers detailed. The OEM contractors for Fender Japan are Fujigen, Dyna, Terada and Tokai. We are sure that JV and E serials are Fujigen made. Early production lot have the serial number on head under Fender logo mark.
2. Sep 27, 2015 - 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. For Telecasters, please read the additional info. Fender Japan, Production. Serial numbers, Dates. JV + 5 digits, 1982 - 1984. SQ + 5 digits.

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Fender Japan Serial guide - the most complete and updated chart Fender Japan Serial guide - the most complete and updated chart 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.

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