So Tokai was only involved for a few months. Hope this helps you out, I was told this was American, so I put the serial number to here http://www.guitardaterproject.org/fender.aspx and got different result. Bridge - 4.42K ohms; Middle - 4.42K ohms; Neck - 4.38K ohms. Some are fitted with Kahler 2500/2520. This configuration is most common in a "Floyd Rose Gotoh" bridge. You can't generalise easily the E series like all MIJs had lots of models with huely varying specs and prices as just one example. Texas Consumber Complaint And Recovery Fund Notice, Web Content Accessibility Disclosure Statement. I love these strats particularly the fujigen ones. At the end the painted body is compared with the color sample. Copyright 2022 Cream City Music. former Grecos manufacturer, into the picture. Fender Contemporary and Standard Series Guitars Manual (Japan), 1986/1987 tour of Fujigen factory, Rainer Daeschler, Contemporary Strat info from John Blackman's Japanese Fender fan site (Archive.org), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fender_Contemporary_Stratocaster_Japan&oldid=1093133174, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. Most Floyd Rose bridge designs have two pivot screw cutaways that are limited to the width of the pivot screws, and these will not fit the System 1 pivot screw spacing. The Roland MC4 in their early days, just look at their early video's to see it. , Managing Director of Fender Japan, approached Fujigen with the idea to change the "Made in Japan" decal with "Crafted in Japan" with the aim of giving a little boost to the image and setting their instruments apart from other Japanese instruments. After the guitar is assembled, if there are small scratches or imperfections, it will be polished again. Sorry, I can't take responsibility for postal service or customs screwups. Some models exported to UK were fitted with Kahler Traditional Series tremolos, stamped "Made in the USA", and supplied with the American Precision Metal Works, Inc. set-up instructions and Allen keys. There were also USA Contemporary Stratocasters and Telecasters which were totally different than the original Japanese models in terms of features and construction. Thats a one-day approval! Very impressive to have all of your purchases get approved in one day! If this item happens to be a single pickup - check with meter upon receiving and before installing to ensure safe trip - guitar pickups are fragile and many people don't treat them with the respect they deserve. These surprised everyone. pre-owned guitar, bass or amplifier we have had for sale. Polishing is performed with sandpaper soaked in water. 0% negative feedback. I will refund sale amount only. Th Left hand Fender Stratocaster Made in USA. 25.5" scale length except model 27-5500 which has a 24.75" scale length. Professionally set up by Cream City Music with fresh strings & low action, so it plays & sounds amazing! Be Good, collection with up to $500,000 paid same-day for your gear. Please pass the word about our fine site here at to all your amigos across the pond. International bidders welcome, however insurance required. Master volume & dual tone controls with 5-way selector switch. I have a USA Fender Stratocaster serial No 298307. Acoustic or el How much is my fender stratocaster worth? The previous Fender Japan models exported from Japan were all Fender Squier models. Fender Japan Stratocaster F-Series 1987 MIJ 1980's GuitarRare ELECTRIC Blue! When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. International bidders welcome, however insurance required. Necks that do not meet the high quality standards will be discarded, This machine performs incisions, inside which dots will be inserted manually, The fretboard of the 1-piece maple necks, unlike those with a rosewood fretboard, has a finish applied and is then carefully protected so that the finish does not come off, The finish is allowed to dry and the process is repeated several times, The shape of the body, after the cuts made with the machine, is familiar, but it is not the final one, Sanding and manual work are of fundamental importance for the body: in fact they will also have a significant effect on the finish, so the skilled Japanese artisans pay close attention to this process. Congratulations Kimberly Gardner and US MORTGAGE LENDERS LLC! JavaScript is disabled. The Fender Contemporary models were manufactured from 1984 to 1987 by FujiGen Gakki and these Stratocasters were designed to be Superstrats (Super Strat) with humbucking pickups and Floyd Rose like tremolos made by Schaller and Kahler. There's some very nice figuring in the maple fingerboard. Congratulations Edward Rogero and US MORTGAGE LENDERS LLC A! Condition: good condition, Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan, Brand: Fender Looks practically brand new aside from some light pick scratches on the guard. you read and agreed to the, http://www.jerrysleftyguitars.com/_left-handed-guitars/fender/lg_el_fender_usa_stand_f.jpg, http://www.guitardaterproject.org/fender.aspx. I have a Fender Stratocaster Squier series made in Japan. Some models feature black coloured necks and/or black coloured headstocks#, Vast majority of these will have a basswood bodies, All Contemporary models have colored headstocks, This page was last edited on 14 June 2022, at 19:31. I will refund sale amount only. Our expertly trained sales team is ready to help! The loan was set up on May 19, 2022 and approved today. The System II tremolo system was designed by John Page, Chip Todd and Charlie Gressett. Seller: ilovesmesomestrats (13,222) 100%, Fender Contemporary Stratocaster (MIJ) with a Kahler Spyder. Mid To Late '80s Fender Stratocaster Made In Japan Electric Guitar Ocean Blue. The E series Japanese Stratocasters have lots of fans. 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There are also many "EU" or "USA" tags for export to Europe or America. 50's style single-ply white pickguard is in great shape with no cracks. Can you tell that it's either American or Japanese stratocaster from the serial number? Then Fujigen made the decision to leave the relationship with Fender and the production was gradually shifted to Dyna. The words Fender, Telecaster, Stratocaster and the associated headstock designs are registered trademarks of the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. because "E" stood for Eighties and the Eighties rocked. Don't ask me why they should be paid a fee for breaking or losing your item, but that's how they roll! 80s SQUIER "STRATOCASTER" BY FENDER "CONTEMPORARY SERIES" HSS E-SERIAL MIJ JAPAN, Fender Stratocaster Contemporary Japan 1986, Fender Stratocaster MADE IN JAPAN Contemporary SUPERSTRAT 1984 A-Serial, FENDER HM Strat Vintage 1989 USA Electric Guitar RARE COLOR, 1980's Fender Squire KATANA BASS White made in Japan MIJ, Fender Katana Electric Guitar 1985 Yellowed Pearl | Reverb. Don't ask me why they should be paid a fee for breaking or losing your item, but that's how they roll! Over the years there had been a gradual decline in Fender Japan's standing. This became the standard Squier pattern in the 90's. Location: Portland, Maine, US, Is there really two different guitars, American and Japanese, that has the same serial number? Hi, how much is my Fender Stratocaster made in Mexico worth? kcbuck - Texas Boy. Thats a one-day approval! Fender Roto-matic tuners, and 4 bolt neck plate. 1980s Fender Japan MIJ Strat Locking String Tree System One Contemporary. By entering this site you declare Guitar weighs 8 lbs 2.4 oz. Per my resources (fender.com) the U.S. Made Fenders never used the serial number prefix "G". between the years of 1987 and 1988, which makes it a 1987 model year and most likely, the First Version from Japan. I chose to go with the Fender serial number database over the on-line one as this is not a Fender database, mistakes can happen, and you said yours looked like the picture in the link you provided. Rare Ocean Turquoise Blue finish with 50's style single-ply white pickguard. Eddie and his team are dominating the purchase game. Thats a one-day approval! Note the pickguard screw pattern on this one. Usually metallic colors. The transition of the neck to headstock is so smooth, here is a battered old squier from 1985, not the highest spec but an amazing player, build quality and wood. Since it was difficult to protect Fender design from foreign competition, in 1982, The principals present at the the press conference at the Grand Palace Hotel were Schultz, Smith and Balmer from Fender; Chiroshi Kojima, president of Kanda; and Masamitsu Yamano, president of Yamano Music (courtesy of 21.frets.com), Dan Smith, Makoto Nick Sugimoto and Michael Stevens with Fujigens R&D employees in 1988 (Courtesy of M. N. Sugimoto), Nick Sugimoto and Sam Sekihara (Courtesy of Mr. Sugimoto). Cosmetic Condition: Superb condition! The Fender Contemporary models were the first Fender Japan models to be exported as Fender Stratocasters and Telecasters. AXXXXXX or BXXXXXX ) therefore made in 1984,1985,1986 or 1987. For a while both Fujigen and Dyna produced the very first Crafted in Japan Fender guitars together. bass, or amplifier? Several coats of paint are applied to the bodies. 1980s Fender Japan MIJ Strat Locking String Tree System One Contemporary. Texas Consumber Complaint And Recovery Fund Notice Web Content Accessibility Disclosure StatementUS Mortgage Lenders LLC 2011 All rights reserved. After sanding, the wood is carefully stacked paying much attention to humidity. So USPS claims ONLY cover the cost of the goods, I can only reimburse that amount. Ships to: AMERICAS, EUROPE, ASIA, AU, Buyer responsible for any customs duties. The System I tremolo system uses a behind the nut string locking mechanism. The Fujigen Vice President. In your case, it was a same-day approval. If this item happens to be a single pickup - check with meter upon receiving and before installing to ensure safe trip - guitar pickups are fragile and many people don't treat them with the respect they deserve. Frets are in perfect condition with no wear. Please bear in mind that if item is shipped thru USPS and lost by them or your country's postal service, claims only cover the item, NOT the shipping. Once painting and polishing are complete, the neck is fixed to the body and electrical components. The trem arm is currently missing, but we'll certainly try to locate one if we can. How come? 1 watcher, 0.2 new watchers per day, 6 days for sale on eBay. The System I, II and III tremolo systems were manufactured in Germany by Schaller. Thanks , Strattis 123: Japan's guitar market had changed and Japanese were no longer immune to the demand for guitars priced below those that their own country's factories could produce. As a proud owner of a 1985 ST-72-65, I can confirm that it's a magical, well-crafted and dream-playing guitar. The EII sampler has a great sequencer. Normal amount watching. The System I bridge string height is set by adjustable pivot post screws and has no individual string height adjustments but has individual string intonation adjustments and is very much like the Gibson Tune-o-matic bridge in terms of intonation and string height adjustments.
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