"According to a Fender representative it was in the Fender Japan contract that if there was a change of manufacturer from FujiGen Gakki to another guitar factory then the logo would be changed from MIJ ("Made in Japan") to CIJ ("Crafted in Japan"). You'll notice the first batch of numbers are "Made" In Japan numbers, while the second batch (at the bottom of the page) are "Crafted" In Japan numbers. Go there and work your way to the Japan Serial Numbers page. No secrets to remember.Ī quick visit to - and a tiny bit of curiosity - will verify. No magical formula to decipher or understand. In 1998 and since, all Fenders manufactured in Japan have been marked "Crafted" In Japan. During that year - it is my understanding - guitars were marked both "Made" and "Crafted" In Japan. And, in 1997 Fender began using the Crafted In Japan marking. Up till 1997, that's the way ALL Fenders manufactured in Japan were marked: MADE In Japan.Īt some point a decision was made by Fender, for whatever their reason(s), to change this to CRAFTED In Japan. At that time, ALL Fenders were marked *MADE* In Japan (with a few unmarked exceptions, which I may post another guide detailing). Without bogging you down in every tiny detail.įender began making guitars in Japan in 1982. Please: Do your own research (readily available on the web), to verify: I'll explain with a short bit of history. The bottom line is: MADE in Japan = older. hopefully this guide will help.Īnd it's just a matter of time till you have your answer. If your interest in Fender Japan guitars has led you to ask that question.
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