Fender Japan Serial Numbers Jd

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Fender Serial Numbers from 1976 (For Japanese Serial Numbers, scroll down) In late 1976, Fender decided to move to a new numbering scheme for their serialization. The numbers appeared on the pegheads and for the remainder of 1976 they had a prefix of 76 or S6 preceding a 5 digit sequence. In 1977, the serialization went to a letter for the decade, followed by a single digit for the year and then 5 to 6 digits. Examples of the letter/digit code follow like this: S for the ’70s, E for the ’80s, N for the ’90s, Z for 2000+. (I Do not know if you see what is happening here!

If you're unsure you can send the photos and serial number to consumerrelations@fender.com they might have info on it if it's a 1994. Okay now I'm more confused than ever.look at this.a JD 2014 serial number with same MADE IN JAPAN font above the number as the 90s ones. Fender JAPAN Serial Number Guide. The following chart came from Fender Japan official Homepage (Japanese only) Fender Japan never announced the manufacturers detailed.

Catch this: S = Seventies!, E = Eighties; N = Nineties; and then Z = zed? Interesting!) 1970s S (seen as) S8 - 1978 1980s E (seen as) E1 - 1981 1990s N (seen as) N2 - 1992 2000s Z (seen as) Z2 - 2002 While the idea seems rather simple, the reality often differed. Sometimes instrument production did not meet the levels for which decals were produced—thus there are some overlapping years. Sometimes there are several prefixes found within a single year’s production, but generally, the system still gives a good guideline.

Fender Japan Stratocaster Serial Numbers

And then you take off ther neck and find out it is 8 months or even a year off from the serial number! Contoh Skripsi Kualitatif Pdf Converter on this page. A Filosofia De Tyrion Lannister Pdf. At least we have some reference to go! Also note the N9 serial numbers. It was used for 1990 and 1999!

Fender Japan Serial Numbers And Dates

Here is why: 'N'-prefix serial numbers denoting the 1990s were introduced in 1990. The numbers and decals were produced far in advance, and some N9 decals (denoting 1999), were inadvertantly affixed to some instruments in 1990. Consequently, some 1990 guitars bear 1999 'N9' serial numbers. Another bit of confusion was the E4 serial numbers. The serial numbers on the 87- early 88 Strat Plus and newly introduced American Standard Strat models have caused some confusion due to the CBS buyout and the start up of the new plant in Corona, California. Many of the 1987 and later models will have a serial number that says one thing and the date in the neck pocket in the body or on the butt end of neck that says something different. Some have said this was due to the use of parts left over from the CBS buyout, or even serial number decals left over from CBS.

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