Japanese serial numbers are different than other serial number systems used by Fender(or Squier). E series Fenders/Squiers are generally 1984-1987. As far as the quality is concerned, they have different models so it really depends on which model he has. Overall build quality is usually very good regardless of the model, though. The biggest differences are going to lie in the pickups and hardware.
Do you have any pictures of it? That would help a lot. You can also head over to too for even more help. Anything from the Fuji-Gen factory in that era is going to be a quality guitar. Aside from a few misses that every plant will have.
The Fender/Squier label was interchangeable. There is little to no difference in the guitar itself when it is MIJ. IMO a Fuji-Gen guitar from that era is every bit as good as any American Standard - it just doesn't hold the same value. Descargar libro fundamentos administracion lourdes munch galindo pdf. Sadly, value has nothing to do with quality. From Fuji-Gen in the early 80's, desirability and subsequent 'market value' would be. 1: JV Series 2: SQ Series 3: E Series.
Aside from the odd dud, the E series guitars are very nice. Edit to add: There are some variations in 'domestic' vs 'export' models. In this case - North America is the 'export' and that is what I am referring to with my above statements. Further to my OP, it has gotoh tuners, 11 hole 3 ply wbw pick guard, and a 5 way switch! Fender tell me it must be a modified Squier Standard Strat, as it should have trapezoid tuners, 8 hole PG and a 3 way switch!
I beg to differ as my friend got it from the first owner who didn't play, he bought it to hang on the wall! So he never changed anything and my friend has hardly touched it literally! I think it probably has the original strings! I do have pictures but can't upload them as I'm currently not near my computer where they are stored! It's Torino Red, has gotoh tuners, unstamped vintage 6 screw tremolo, 5 way, wbw 11 hole PG and everything else looks original and nicely aged, even the screws look untouched and corroded/aged!
So it seems all original, despite what fender says, but they know very little anyway about this era of MIJ guitars! Click to expand.Pictures would go a long way. Define 'Fender' in that statement above. Did you write Fender or talk to someone that knows, or are you talking about their forums?
Is it a 'fender' book or third party web site? The info given to you doesn't make much sense to me, but there are always exceptions.
There are many different E-Series guitars. And as I state earlier, there are differences between the domestic and export models. Personally - I have never seen an E-Series with trapazoid tuners but I'm sure they exist. If the tuners were not original, you would likely see additional holes in the headstock. Especially if they were trapazoid.
Same with the pickguard. If it were an 8 hole originally - those don't line up with 11 hole guards. Take the guard off and look for extra holes. Regarding 'Fender', I contacted their customer service/support dept, gave them details about the guitar and its specs and the serial and they came back saying it was a Squier Std Strat that had been modified due to the gotoh's and 11 hole PG and 5 way! The original owner never played it as he couldn't play, it was just an ornament, so never modded it and the current owner (only 2 owners from new) has not modded it either! Fender said it may have been a running change at the factory and that it was an 85-88 guitar, which doesn't match up with anything I have already found out!
I'll get pics up later! But it's an E82 serial and say MADE IN JAPAN on the headstock under the 'by Fender' part of the logo!
No extra holes from any other tuners, but Fender also said it should have GROVER tuners! But according to what I've read, they had trapezoids!
Dunno what's right or wrong now but the guitar seriously looks untouched! Click to expand.I think this above statement is the key. The UK/Canadian exports of Squiers during this era are different from what the rest of the world saw. I'm in Canada and own a JV '62 Vintage so I have done a lot of homework in this regard. The people you talked to may not be aware of all the differences. And the internet - well, I don't trust that (but you can trust me ) Thanks for the pics. Based on those, there is no way this guitar had trapazoid tuners.
It would have been obvious with many additional holes. Personally - I have never seen Gotoh labelled tuners on a Squier, but that doesn't mean they didn't exist. I have an '83 SQ H2 Bullet with the same 'looking' tuners, but they are labelled 'Fender Japan' (likely made by Gotoh). Any pictures I see of Squier E-Series strats is 11 hole pickguards, so there is no reason to believe that isn't stock. That is not to say there weren't any 8 hole versions - I'm just saying that 11 hole is very common. If you don't see any other holes - it's stock. As for the 5 way.
I think that is stock as well. That is not a '62 or '57 reissue. Those may have come with 3 ways (my JV '62 Vintage Strat came with a 3 way and was quickly replaced) but I don't think it was common on other models. Why would it be? On a final note.
Why do music stores feel the need to deface a guitar with their own stamps (back of your headstock)? That is a huge pet peeve of mine. I have this guitar in my house right now, have given it a service and setup on new 10's!
I took it to bits, M250kohmA pots also stamped 83, ym-50 5 way, 11 hole PG, ceramic bar magnet s/coils, ST362V stamped on the neck heel, but no other body markings. Gotoh tuners are stock, no other holes!
Japan stamped jack socket and no markings at all on the trem! E82xxxx serial, and the pot stamps of 83, I reckon it's an early E series from Fujigen, made maybe on the crossover from MIJ Fender to MIJ Squier, using up better quality parts etc. Also a possibility is its a 62,000 yen model or a '62 vintage reissue standard, who really knows! It's not for sale, if it were, I'd now own it! Maybe I will in the future!
Dear Friends, I could appreciate if you could please assist me regarding this guitar which i am having difficulties finding out information about it. Squire Fender Bullet Stratocaster Serial Number: ICS14073444 Crafted in Indonesia. What is this color? (Pinky red) What wood is the body? What wood is neck?
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Radius of neck? Which year was it made? Where was it made? What parts would need updating initially? What is it value? I read somethings about it but i was not sure so i would rather ask experienced people.
Thank you for your time and help! Dear Friends, I could appreciate if you could please assist me regarding this guitar which i am having difficulties finding out information about it. Squire Fender Bullet Stratocaster Serial Number: ICS14073444 Crafted in Indonesia. What is this color? (Pinky red) What wood is the body? What wood is neck? Radius of neck?
Which year was it made? Where was it made? What parts would need updating initially?
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What is it value? I read somethings about it but i was not sure so i would rather ask experienced people. Thank you for your time and help! Click to expand.Welcome to the forum!
This is very easy to answer, because ICS14 means your guitar is made in 2014, and the model 'Bullet' is listed on the headstock. The body is basswood, the color is Fiesta Red, the neck is maple with rosewood fretboard, the fretboard is 9.5' radius with medium jumbo frets, the pickups are low grade generic asian ceramic magnet pickups. The value is about 50-100 euro in the used market in most of Europe.
The pickups I would upgrade, and the tuners, to turn it into a really nice guitar if you like how it plays. Welcome to the forum! This is very easy to answer, because ICS14 means your guitar is made in 2014, and the model 'Bullet' is listed on the headstock.
The body is basswood, the color is Fiesta Red, the neck is maple with rosewood fretboard, the fretboard is 9.5' radius with medium jumbo frets, the pickups are low grade generic asian ceramic magnet pickups. The value is about 50-100 euro in the used market in most of Europe. The pickups I would upgrade, and the tuners, to turn it into a really nice guitar if you like how it plays.
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