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Japan Squiers

I saw a thread in the electric guitar section of this forum a few days ago about a guy with an idea to buy a cheap piece of crap guitar and leave it i.

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)

Crafted In Japan” (1995-2008)

“Made In Japan” (2007-)

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:

• '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

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

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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

CGS(“Crafted in China”) – The first 2 numbers following the prefix is the year. 7 or 8- digit number.

Example: CGS10xxxxxx = 2010

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.

Example: IC02xxxxxxx = 2002

SI (“Crafted in Indonesia”) – The first 2 numbers following the prefix is the year. 8 or 9-digit number.

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.

Anyone know of a URL of a Fender database that tracks serial numbers of strats? I'm trying to help a relative determine if his 'American' strat was made in Mexico or not. I thought perhaps the number would indicate its source of origin.

Frank G.
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i have a fender stratocaster whit serial number n1017024 want to know the value

Hi Leonardo, welcome to the forum 😊 I hope you will like it here.

I think this is a 1992 stratocaster and around %575-900 -
however perhaps another member can give you a more accurate number.

Fender.com has a decent s/n lookup function too.

Value of used Fenders is based on condition (unless it is real old). A good place to check value is on eBay. Just see what they are selling for. In good condition, a US made strat that is 10 years old or so should bring $500-700.

Mexican Fender serial numbers usually start with the letter M. But check out Fender.com to be sure.

Hi Slash.

I am doing well , thanks for asking. I hope you are too, Been pretty busy here lately as our new band is starting to do some local shows and being well received. Once we get our site cleaned up, I'll be posting a link for y'all.

Hi Marcus and welcome here 😊

From Fender's site:

' N7 + 5 or 6 digits ........ 1998'

See here

😊

hey, i have a mexican 50's reissue strat i bought in in 2002 or 2003. i determined this by the serial number beginning with MZ2. I was just wondering what specific year this was modeled after? right now i'm guessing it's '54. can anyone confirm or deny this? thanks.

naworffoeg welcome to the forum 😊

Same goes for you.

I don't think a more reliable source is available than the one of the manufacturer itself 😉

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Hey I'm new, just wondering how much 1996 American Strat #N503253 would be worth on something like ebay...

Black, stock pickups, rosewood, still nice and shiny. Any input appreciated - Thanks!

Gavin

Ohw, that's a difficult one, Gavin. Do you have more on that guitar?

Yes sure you can. Just remember that pix should be under 500 pixels in size.

huh - i'm having a helluva time posting a pic - it won't show up in the preview

Gavin, upload it and make sure it doesn't exceed 500 pixels. As long as it gets along these guidelines it will upload.
Skip the preview 😊

Gavin, that's a beautiful guitar 😊 I found a discussion about a 1996 American Strat HERE, on Ebay (please click), in where the price of $600 was mentioned as a 'good-low price'. Perhaps this gives you some indication 😊

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Thanks for all your input - I was thinking of selling but now my gut kinda tells me 'don't do it!'

I think you should follow your guts 😊 It's a beautiful guitar 😊

Try this, hope it helps it helped me 😊
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Fender.com and select serial numbers. I have gone here before to check serial numbers from eBay.

can someone tells me how old my fender strat is the serial is T011466. it's made in japan. thank you so much...

Yes, it's called <Fender.com> and check the serial number there or you can contact their consumer relations via the same address.
Regards
kcbuck

I have a 1987 American stratocaster. My brother paid $800.00 new. Does anyone know what I should sell it for. It was given to me in 1989 and has been played approximently 40 hours if that much.

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Hi all, just joined when I was researching the serial numbers for Mexican made strats. I'm about to sell one and want to describe the age accurately and hopefully I will buy a 84 SG tomorrow, hell of a deal, I still love Fenders but....love AC/DC too. One day I will have a guitar collection, for me that means more than one!
From the Fender.com site, no password necessary:
MN0+ 5 digits 1990-1991
MN1+ 5 digits 1991-1992
MN2+ 5 digits 1992-1993
MN3+ 5 digits 1993-1994
MN4+ 5 digits 1994-1995
MN5+ 5 digits 1995-1996
MN6+ 5 digits 1996-1997
MN7+ 5 digits 1997-1998
MN8+ 5 digits 1998-1999
MN9+ 5 digits 1999-2000
MZ0+ 5 digits 2000-2001
MZ1+ 5 digits 2001-2002
MZ2+ 5 digits 2002-2003
MZ3+ 5 digits 2003-2004
MZ4+ 5 digits 2004-2005
MZ5+ 5 digits 2005-2006
I hope that helps anyone out there still looking, and glad to be a part of the neighborhood.

I'm having trouble figuring out whether my Fender Starcaster is a vintage or one of the recent remakes, can you help? serial #0050960782