When CBS sold Fender to its current owners in 1984, there was a transitional period from 1984 to 1987 with limited Fender USA production resulting in mostly Fender Japan and leftover USA made guitars being sold. I have tried to look ever where to find out where my Stat was built. £138.92 postage. There was a lower priced Fender Contemporary Squier model produced as well. Going into 1985, and solidly for over a decade until the latter part of 1995, Japanese ’57 Reissues from the same factory were Fender guitars (starting off with standard ‘E’-prefixed serial numbers). 2007 was another transitional year for Japanese-made Fender instruments, with the return to the “Made in Japan” country-of-origin identifier on the serial number decal. The Fender Contemporary models were manufactured from 1984 to 1987 by Gakki and these Stratocasters were designed to be Superstrats with humbucking pickups and like tremolos made by Schaller and Kahler. Fender Contemporary Strat for sale or for trade. Rear plate is missing. Excellent condition mid-80's Made in Japan Fender Contemporary Stratocaster. Above photo credits: The owner, Jim Seguin Type: 1985 Contemporary Stratocaster (second version) Serial #: Unknown: Remarks: Two Carvin M22 humbuckers (not original). Colour has aged to a silver-champagne colour that is nowhere near as yellow in person as the photos suggest. Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. I don't think they were making contemporary's in 1984. £544.42 . Type: 1984 or 1985 Stratocaster: Serial #: E507230: Remarks: Check out the Fender locking bridge, which is quite unusual (and the nut looks unusual too). Fender Japan produced a lot of E serial Fenders and Squiers in the mid 80s. During this era USA production had slowed down to a crawl, with the only production being the US Vintage Series. See more ideas about Fender stratocaster, Fender, Fender japan. Fender Contemporary Stratocaster Japan (1984–1987) Fender Performer (1985–1986) Fender HM Strat (1988–1992) Fender Prodigy (1991–1993) Fender Showmaster (1998–2009) Fender also released several superstrat models, such as Talon, under Fender/Heartfield name from 1989 to 1993. 1984 - 1984 fender stratocaster. 1984 Strat - a rare gem from Fender's darkest days? There's not a whole lot of difference in feel and balance and tone between these instruments. At one point the only guitars in production were E serial MIJ fenders Yogi, Jun 28, 2013 #24. Since 1946, Fender's iconic Stratocasters, Telecasters and Precision & Jazz bass guitars have transformed nearly every music genre. I also have 2 from the 90s- a hot rodded 5 string 50's reissue that was modded by McMillen to be a Kieth Richards clone, and a butterscotch one that is a Fender Japan Kieth clone, quite rare, as the Stones apparently didn't endorse the model and very few were made-all quite excellent guitars. According to dating the serial number, the guitar was likely built in 1984, but the range for the E-Series Japanese fenders is 1984-1987. - 1987. Fender Contemporary Strat (Made In Japan) - For Sale / For Trade Kitchener / Waterloo 25/11/2020. 6; Next. Fully functional Schaller System 1 tremolo system including the … Made in Japan Fender Stratocaster's are almost identical to the US-made fender Stratocaster guitars. Great if someone could help. 1984-86 Ivory Fender Stratocaster Hard Case E Series E519660 Beautiful 6 - RARE! Konstrukcija Model tijela puno tijelo Model vrata pričvršćen vijcima Broj pragova 22. Joined: Mar 6, 2010 Location: Las Vegas. Many of Fender Contemporary Stratocaster and Telecaster models had Fender Japan … This was a running change, and both “Made in Japan” and “Crafted in Japan” decals appear on instruments from 2007 and 2008. All original. Fender Japan ST54-DMC/VSP 2T Guitar #F4-342 $1,400.00. 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. … £695.74. Messages: 516. Gibson's response. Buy Fender Contemporary E Series HSS Stratocaster MIJ + Hardshell Case from only $895.00 Fender Contemporary E Series HSS Stratocaster MIJ + Hardshell CaseRare vintage Japan 1984-87 Fender Contemporary Stratocaster in HSS layout. 1983 Fender Japan ST57-95 DMC Guitar #F4-102 $1,300.00. Messages 1,139. item 6 fender mij fuji-gen e series 1986 contemporary stratocaster deluxe all original 5 - fender mij fuji-gen e series 1986 contemporary stratocaster deluxe all original £1,099.99 item 7 RARE! Learn more about Fender electric basses. When CBS sold Fender to its current owners in 1984 there was a transitional period from 1984 to 1987 with limited Fender USA production resulting in mostly Fender Japan and leftover stock being sold. Dec 7, 2016 - Explore Joaquin Fuentes's board "1984-85 Fender Stratocaster Made in Japan" on Pinterest. 1 of 6 Go to page. Rear plate is missing. Mint Fender Mij Hybrid 60S Strat Hss Sgm. Now those who know their Fender history know this was the last year CBS owned Fender. 7. Many of Fender Contemporary Stratocaster and Telecaster models had Fender Japan E serial number … This is an 1980's Japanese Fender Stratocaster in 2 colour sunburst. There was a lower priced Fender Contemporary Squier model produced as well. Since 1946, Fender's iconic Stratocasters, Telecasters and Precision & Jazz bass guitars have transformed nearly every music genre. The Fender Contemporary Telecaster … Fender Japan ST57-TX SBL 1957 Reissue Stratocaster - Guitar #F3-632 $1,120.00. 1999-2002 Fender Japan … Free postage. All chrome hardware. BEACHBUM Strat-O-Master. 0. An old hardcase (non-original) is included. FENDER.COM PLAY TUNE BEGINNERS. Made in Japan in 1986. All original. Thread starter Deville2Rocket; Start date Sep 24, 2009; 1; 2; 3 … Go to page. The seller is reputable for Chinese fakes. There was a lower priced Fender Contemporary Squier model produced as well. 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. The back of the neck is in excellent condition. Condition is "Used". Example of an '85 Fender Contemporary Stratocaster Deluxe, , , , , (original era case), . (Serial Number E-663429) In the pictures Colour has aged to a silver-champagne colour that is nowhere near as yellow in person as the photos suggest. country fenders stratocasters. £1,171.44. I also don't believe you can interpret the serial numbers the way you have. Fender Japan ST62 1962 Strat Reissue Guitar #F2-402 $1,000.00. 1984-87 Fender Contemporary Stratocaster Strat Made in Japan MIJ. Fender Contemporary Strat for sale or for trade. Or it is not Fender. Was it made in the USA or Japan? My contemporary std is one of the first Fender Japan strats to have been sold in the USA. 1984 - 1984 fender stratocaster. Made in Japan in 1986. Fender Play HOLIDAY SALE: 50% off an Annual or Monthly plan. By Peter from OZ, 6 years ago on Electric Guitar. 6 years ago. An old hardcase (non-original) is included. The very back edge of the headstock is scuffed up. answer #2. kcbuck. Vintage Fender Japan ‘62 MIJ Stratocaster Relic Guitar Left Nirvana Strat. Fender Japan guitars first began to show up in the USA in early 1985 after US production stopped. 1993 Fender Japan ST62 US Stratocaster Guitar #F3-531 $1,000.00. £136.70 postage. There are also Fender Contemporary Telecaster models with HSS or HH pickup configurations and switches for selecting pickup options. 1,683 1.7K. Fender "JV" guitars were only made from 1982 to 1984. Guitar looks too new to be 1984-1987. like serial says I have 2001. Fender Contemporary Stratocaster Japan Proizvođač Fender Japan: Godina proizvodnje 1984. 1984-86 Ivory Fender Stratocaster Hard Case E Series E519660 Beautiful Made in Japan Modern Stratocaster® HH, Rosewood Fingerboard, Olympic Pearl PG 3126: FENDER JAPAN 1987 CONTEMPORARY STRAT cut for System 2 trem, 11 screws, SSH PU, 2 knobs, mini toggle, & switch, all screw holes countersunk WE ALSO HAVE: PG 4034: FENDER JAPAN 1980s STRAT 2 single coils with bridge hum, 11 screws, 2 knobs & switch, cut for System 1 trem bridge; bridge cutout is 5/8" deep PG 385: FENDER JAPAN STRAT STD With this in mind, Fender Japan pitched itself headlong into the world of ‘Superstrats’ on the doorstep of 1984, offering an array of different configurations, from basic styling with classic type vibrato and perhaps the simple addition of a humbucker, to fully humbucking metal machines with locking trem systems. The Fender Contemporary Stratocaster and Telecaster models were part of the Fender Japan … Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1984-87 FENDER MIJ CONTEMPORARY STRATOCASTER SYSTEM III TREMOLO JAPAN at the best online … Fender Contemporary Stratocaster electric guitars were produced by Fender Japan in the 1980s. Very good condition.Minor cosmetic issues.Original condition except the Schaller bridge has been replaced with Floyd Rose bridge. Nothing else. Fender Japan ST57-55 Guitar #F3-661 $975.00. From 1982 to 1984, these MIJ ’57 Reissues were Squier guitars (known as the JV Series, because their serial numbers were prefixed with the letters ‘JV’, for Japanese Vintage). All Next Last. The Fender Contemporary Stratocaster and Telecaster models were part of the Fender Japan E series model range. Fender Tele 52 RI MIJ which is, I must say, USA correct and I thought this Strat must be too. Trades: Guitars, basses or amps. Fender Japan was supplying around 90% of Fender's stock until the American Standard started shipping in the fall of '86. £112.64 postage. LEFTY! Deville2Rocket Member. This is first time he adds something which he claims that is Japanese. Sep 24, 2009 #1 I recently acquired a 1984 MIA Strat. Serial Number: E457502. FENDER CONTEMPORARY STRATOCASTER. Apr 19, 2019 - Explore Rob Scrivner's board "Fender Japan" on Pinterest. Just my 2 cents... ifurgoingtoSF, Feb 12, 2011 #3. 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. Go. See more ideas about fender japan, fender, fender stratocaster. UNLOCK THIS OFFER. Buy 1984-87 Fender Contemporary Stratocaster Strat Made in Japan MIJ from only $725.00 I am selling a 1985 Fender Contemporary Stratocaster with a System III tremolo system. 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