- Fender Squier Strato Serial Numbers Cyclone
- Japanese Fender Strat Serial Numbers
- Fender Squier Serial Number Dating
- Fender Squier Serial Numbers China
- Here's a Squier Stratocaster from the first year production moved from Japan to Korea. These E10 silver serial number Squiers were built for only about a year by the Young Chang factory and are much better quality that the models that followed with a solid alder or ash body, Gotoh tuners, Fender stamped saddles and lovely necks.
- The serial numbers start with CN2, CN3 and VN4. Silver logos were used for models built in the late 80s and for the Fender Squier Series strats, built in 1992 and 1993. These serial numbers start with CN2, CN3 and VN3. Squiers with a gold-colored logo have an alder body or ash wood if it.
Japan Squiers
Hey Gents, I have a 1998 CY serial number black on black strat with maple neck. Thinking about selling it but can't find any info, listing or past sale prices on eBay or Reverb.
The Japanese MIJ (Made in Japan) Squiers were made by FujiGen up to 1997 and the Japanese CIJ (Crafted in Japan) Squiers were made by Tokai and Dyna from 1997.
“Made In Japan” (1982-1987)
| JV+ 5 digits 1982-1984 | L + 6 digits 1991-1992 |
| SQ + 5 digits 1983-1984 | M + 6 digits 1992-1993 |
| A + 6 digits 1985-1986 | N + 6 digits 1993-1994 |
| B + 6 digits 1985-1986 | O + 6 digits 1993-1994 |
| C + 6 digits 1985-1986 | P + 6 digits 1993-1994 |
| E + 6 digits 1984-1987 | Q + 6 digits 1993-1994 |
| F + 6 digits 1986-1987 | S + 6 digits 1994-1995 |
| G + 6 digits 1987-1988 | T + 6 digits 1994-1995 |
| H + 6 digits 1988-1989 | U + 6 digits 1995-1996 |
| I + 6 digits 1989-1990 | N + 5 digits 1995-1996 |
| J + 6 digits 1989-1990 | V + 6 digits 1996-1997 |
| K + 6 digits 1990-1991 | |
Crafted In Japan” (1995-2008)
| A + 6 digits 1997-1998 | Q + 6 digits 2002-2004 |
| B + 6 digits 1998-1999 | R + 6 digits 2004-2006 |
| N + 5 digits 1995-1996 | S + 6 digits 2006-2008 |
| O + 6 digits 1997-2000 | T + 6 digits 2007-2008 |
| P + 6 digits 1999-2002 |
“Made In Japan” (2007-)
| T + 6 digits 2006-2008 | U + 6 digits 2007-2008 |
Mexican Squiers
MN - M = Mexico, N = Nineties (1990s), the first number following the serial number prefix is the year.
MZ - M = Mexico, Z = 2000's, the first number following the serial number prefix is the year.
For example:
Fender Squier Strato Serial Numbers Cyclone
- 'MN8' indicates that it was made at Ensenada, Mexico in 1998-1999.
- 'MZ1' indicates that is was made at Ensenada, Mexico in 2001-2002
USA Squiers
E(“Made in USA”) – E = Eighties (1980s), The first number following the prefix is the year. 6 or 7 digit number.
Example: E9xxxxxx = 1988
N(“Made in USA”)– N = Nineties (1990s), The first number following the prefix is the year. 6 or 7 digit number.
Example: N0xxxxx = 1990
No Prefix(“Made in USA”) - Some USA made Squiers also had a 000XXX serial stamp on the neckplate with no letter prefix and no serial number on the headstock. 6-digit number
Korean Squiers
CN(“Made in Korea”, “Crafted in Korea”) - C = Cor-Tek , N – Nineties (1990s), The first digit following the prefix is the year. 6-digit number.
Example: CN5xxxxx = 1995 made by Cor-Tek/Cort
VN(“Made in Korea”) - V = Saehan(Sunghan), S was already taken by Samick so Saehan(Sunghan) used V instead (Saehan(Sunghan) made the Vester guitars), N = Nineties (1990s), the first number following the prefix is the year. 6 or 7-digit number
Examples: VN7xxxxxx = 1997 made by Saehan/Sunghan.
KC, KV(“Made in Korea”, “Crafted in Korea”) - KC (Korean Cor-Tek (Cort)) and KV (Korean Saehan(Sunghan)), the prefix is followed by a 2 number year. 8-digit number.
Examples:
KC97 = made by Cor-Tek (Cort) in 1997
KV97 = made by Saehan(Sunghan) in 1997
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S, E(“Made in Korea”) S = Samick, E = Young Chang, E letter serial numbers were used on Young Chang's Fenix brand guitars. The S and E serial number prefix Korean Squiers are from the late 1980s/early 1990s. The first number following the prefix is the year. 6 or 7 digit number. The first guitars made in Korea are those with serial number written in silver E1 + 6 digits
Examples:
E1 + 6 digits with silver serial = made by Samick in 1987-88
S9 = made by Samick in 1989
E0 = made by Sung-Eum in 1990
E1 with black serial = made by Sung-Eum in 1991.
M(“Made in Korea”) – The first number following the prefix is the year. 7-digit number. Used in early 90's, featured the a high gloss maple neck with a slimmer 40mm body made from plywood.
Example: M1xxxxxx = 1991
No prefix(“Crafted in Korea”) – The first number following the prefix is the year. 6 or 7-digit number.
Example: 7xxxxx = 1997
Chinese & Taiwanese Squiers
CA (“Made in China”, “Crafted in China”) - The first number following the serial number prefix is the year.
CAE ('Made in China' - may not be on all models) - The first 2 numbers following the prefix Is the year. 10-digit number.
Example: CAE-08xxxxxxxx = made in 2008
YN(“Made in China”) - Y = Yako (Taiwan), N = Nineties (1990s), the first numbers following the prefix is the year. 6-digit number.
Example: YN5xxxxx = made by Yako in 1995.
CY(“Crafted in China”) - C = China, Y = Yako (Taiwan), the first number following the prefix is the year. 8-digit number.
Example: CY2xxxxxxx = made by Yako in 2002-03
COS(“Crafted in China”) – The first 2 numbers following the prefix is the year. 8-digit number.
Example: COS10xxxxxx = 2010
COB(“Crafted in China”) – The first 2 numbers following the prefix is the year. 9-digit number. The plant from which the COB serial number prefix models originate remains a mystery. No documentation, or comment from the manufacturer has resolved the question of which plant produced them.
Example: COB09xxxxxxx
CD, CT, CJ(“Made in China”, “Crafted in China”) - C = China, the first number following the prefix is the year. Probably made by Yako (Taiwan).
NC(“Made in China”) – The first number following the prefix is the year. 6-digit number.
Example: NC8xxxxx = 2008
CXS(Crafted in China) – X = Axl, The first number following the prefix is the year. 9-digit number.
Example CXS07xxxxxxx = 2007
CGRL(“Crafted in China”) – The first 2 numbers following the prefix is the year. 8-digit number.
Example: CGRL09xxxxxx = 2009
Japanese Fender Strat Serial Numbers
CGS(“Crafted in China”) – The first 2 numbers following the prefix is the year. 7 or 8- digit number.
Example: CGS10xxxxxx = 2010
Fender Squier Serial Number Dating
Indonesian Squiers
IC(“Crafted in Indonesia”) - I = Indonesia, C = Cor-Tek (Cort), The first 2 numbers following the prefix is the year. 8 or 9-digit number.
Example: IC09xxxxxx = 2009
ICS(“Crafted in Indonesia”) – The first 2 numbers following the prefix is the year. 8 or 9-digit number. In 2009-10 some Indonesian Squier's had the prefix ICS09XXXXX and ICS10XXXXX. Usually the S in ICS designates a Factory Special Run or FSR guitar manufactured by Cor-Tek in Indonesia.
Example: ICS10xxxxxx = 2010
IS(“Crafted in Indonesia”) – I = Indonesia, S = Samick, The first 2 numbers following the prefix is the year. 8 or 9-digit number.
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ISS(“Crafted in Indonesia”) - I = Indonesia, SS = ??, The first 2 numbers following the prefix is the year. 6-digit number.
Example: ISS19xxxx = 2019
SI(“Crafted in Indonesia”) – The first 2 numbers following the prefix is the year. 8 or 9-digit number.
Fender Squier Serial Numbers China
Example: SI08xxxxxxx = 2008
India Squiers
Some Squier IIs were made in India around 1989-1990. The head stock is marked 'MADE IN INDIA'. Made in India Squier IIs seem to follow the made in USA serial numbering scheme. For example, a 1990 made in India Squier II serial number would start with N0 plus 5 digits. The serial number is printed on a sticker located on the back of the neck, close to where the neck attaches to the body. Because the number was placed on a sticker it is fairly common for the serial number to be missing.
Some more recent Squiers, including the Vintage Modified series (serial numbers starting with SH), were introduced in 2007. The VM series is marked 'Crafted in India' on the rear of the head stock, and the serial numbers are not stickers, but printed and sealed on the rear of the head stock.
| CS07 + 6 digits = 2007-08 | NSHI09 + 6 digits = 2009-10 |
| NHS10 + 6 digits = 2010-11 | NSHJ08 + 6 digits = 2008-09 |
| NHS11 + 5 digits = 2011-12 | NSHJ09 + 6 digits = 2009-10 |
| NSHA09 + 6 digits = 2009-10 | NSHK09 + 6 digits =2009-10 |
| NSHD09 + 6 digits = 2009-10 | SH07 + 6 digits = 2007-08 |
| NSHE09 + 6 digits = 2009-10 | SH08 + 6 digits = 2008-09 |
| NSHF09 + 6 digits = 2009-10 | ZSSH07 + 6 digits = 2007-08 |
| NHSG09 + 6 digits = 2009=10 | ZSSH08 + 6 digits = 2008-09 |
| NSHH09 + 6 digits = 2009-10 | |
First, you want to determine whether your guitar is from the JV, SQ, MIJ or CIJ series.
Q: What's the difference and how can you tell?
A: The serial number of your guitar will begin with one of the above lettering sequences. Fender Japan used
all of the above lettering sequences for the serial numbering of their guitars and basses over the years, and
knowing this first will help you determine the year of manufacture. These stamps can be found in different
locations on your guitar, so now I'll tell you where you need to look to find these markings..
JV.. acronym for 'Japan Vintage' On these guitars you will find the letters 'JV' stamped/engraved into the
neck plate of the Stratocasters and bass guitars and on the bridges of the Telecasters and other guitar
models. There will be 5 numbers also engraved after the 'JV' lettering. Fender 'JV' guitars were only
made from 1982 to 1984. On early Fender JV models, you will also find 'MADE IN JAPAN' written very
small under the Fender spaghetti logo on the headstock of the guitar. On later Fender JV models, the
'MADE IN JAPAN' can be found on the heel of the guitar neck, just above the metal neck plate. All
Fender JV models had the serial numbers engraved into either the neck plate or bridge. Many also have
penciled neck dates (6-14-82) you can only see when the neck is removed from the body of the guitar.
SQ.. acronym for 'Squier' These models were made by a different division of Fender and bear the Squier logo
and not the Fender logo. These models have the serial numbering and markings in the same location as
Fender JV guitars, and were made only during the years 1983 to 1984.
MIJ.. acronym for 'MADE IN JAPAN' These models spanned the years from 1984 to 1997. You will find the
MADE IN JAPAN stamp on the heel of every guitar's neck, without variation. On Stratocasters and bass
guitars, you will find the serial number just below this stamp, also on the heel of the neck. On Telecasters
and certain other models, you will find the serial number on the bridge. The serial numbers will start with
a letter that corresponds to specific years of production. My chart will help you determine those specifics.
You will not find the MADE IN JAPAN stamp on the headstocks of Fender MIJ guitars.
CIJ.. acronym for 'CRAFTED IN JAPAN' These guitars were made from 1997 and are still being manufactured
today. They follow the same serial numbering patterns as the Fender MIJ models.
Please refer to the chart I have provided below in order to pinpoint the exact year your guitar was manufactured..
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