Serial Number Lookup Fender

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Thisis my serial number for my white 5 string Jazz bass, consequently the result came up as an American-made and Production Year: 2009.

It has active circuitry but no passive switch mode.

The body is Olympic white with a black 3 ply scratch plate/ pick guard, rosewood neck with white inlays. It also has Fender Corona stamped/ embossed on the 4 screw neck back plate and has one 9volt battery, not 2. The serial no. is stamped on the back of headstock.

Is there any other useful information to add, like its current value as it is good working condition and sounds awesome. I purchased it for $499 New Zealand dollars second hand.

Also whether or not the production year if there are any details on its active circuitry and/or pick ups used beside the normal fender issue.

Thank you Fred

Fender is a well-known guitar manufacturer that has been producing electric and acoustic guitars for over 70 years. To look up a Fender guitar serial number, you will need to know the brand and model of the guitar, as well as the location of the serial number.

Keep in mind that dating a Fender guitar can be challenging, especially if the guitar is a vintage or antique model. In some cases, the serial number may be missing or difficult to read, and other identifying features may have changed or been modified over time.

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The reliability of a guitar serial number in dating a guitar can vary depending on the manufacturer and the specific guitar. In general, the serial number is a useful tool for determining the age and model of a guitar, but it is not always the most reliable method.

Despite these limitations, the serial number is still a useful tool for dating a guitar and can provide valuable information about the age and model of the guitar. However, it is important to consider other factors, such as the type of wood used, the shape of the headstock, the type of pickups, and the type of hardware, in order to accurately determine the age and model of the guitar.

It is difficult to provide an exact number of Fender guitars that have been produced, as the company has been in business for over 70 years and has produced a wide variety of electric and acoustic guitars during that time. Fender is known for producing some of the most iconic and popular guitar models in the world, including the Stratocaster, Telecaster, and Jazzmaster, as well as a variety of other electric and acoustic guitars.

Fender has also produced limited edition and custom guitars, as well as reissues of classic models, which further complicates the task of determining an exact number of Fender guitars. It is safe to say that Fender has produced hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of guitars over the years.

Examine the overall construction and craftsmanship: Fender guitars are known for their high-quality construction and attention to detail. Look for signs of poor craftsmanship, such as rough or unfinished edges, misaligned parts, or sloppy paint jobs.

One way to find out how old is my Fender guitar is check the serial number against the Fender serial number records. The following is a nearly comprehensive list of Fender guitar serial numbers for Stratocasters, Telecasters, Jazzmasters, and Jaguars made from 1950 until the 1980s. Keep in mind that Fender serial numbers are not necessarily consecutive and the plates are easily swapped out using only a screwdriver. You can begin to date your Fender guitar by checking the serial number, then move on to the model specific pages for a more thorough view on the year your guitar was made.

How to use the Fender serial number lookup to find out how old is your Fender guitar: First find the location of the serial number. Check the back of the body on the metal plate in the middle (this is the neck plate). If nothing, then look on the front of the guitar in the center of the body where the strings attach (this is the bridge plate). If nothing, look on the front or the back of the headstock near the tuners. Second, decide if the serial number begins with a letter prefix. You'll need both the location of the number and the letter prefix (or lack thereof) to use the serial number lookup below.

Fender serial numbers from 1950 until 1955 are different than later numbers in that they are model or style specific. The Broadcaster, Esquire, and Telecaster have one set, the Precision Bass its own set, and the Stratocaster an entirely different set. I am looking for nice examples of each model of Fender guitars made in the 1950s. Let me know if you're considering selling one a Stratocaster, Telecaster, or Precision Bass from this time period: Sell a Fender.

Fender began stamping serial numbers on the metal plate on the back of the body in 1954. This serial number range is appropriate for dating Stratocasters, Telecasters, Jazzmasters from 1958 onward, and Jaguars from 1962 on. Remember that the plates are easily swapped for another plate using only a screwdriver, so it's only the first step in dating a vintage Fender guitar. If your neck plate has a serial number with more than six digits then it was not made in the 1950s or 1960s. Some of the earliest Stratocasters have a four digit serial number on the white plastic tremolo plate cover on the back of the body. I am looking for Fender guitars in the following serial number range so you can contact me here to sell a Fender guitar.

Fender serial numbers preceded by an "L": Fender guitars made between 1963 and 1965 have a letter "L" preceding the serial number. The actual year of manufacture can range wildly during this time period, so it's important to check the model specific pages to accurately date Fender guitars with L serials.

Fender serial numbers with large "F" underneath: Leo Fender sold his company to CBS in 1965. The new owners instituted a mostly consecutive serialization system comprised of 6 digits and a large stylized "F" underneath. The F neck plate style was the location of Fender serial numbers from 1965 until 1976.

Fender began applying the serial numbers to the headstock instead of the neck plate in 1976. The serial number scheme usually began with a letter prefix to indicate the decade then a series of numbers. An "S" indicates 1970s, "E" indicates 1980s, and "N" = 1990s. The first digit after the prefix usually indicates the year but there is plenty of overlap. While the first two digits following the letter prefix is supposed to be the year it was made, some were made the following year or even 2 years after. I recommend dating these guitars with the neck date and potentiometer codes.

Fender introduced a new US Vintage series in 1982 using a serial number system consisting of a letter V prefix and four or five following digits. We recommend dating these guitars using the neck heel and potentiometer codes instead of the serial numbers. Some of the earliest US Vintage series Stratocasters can be considered by many players to be vintage collectible guitars at this point.

The 1980s were a strange decade for the Fender company. The quality of imported guitars rose quickly so Fender began marketing less expensive Fender branded guitars manufactured in Japan. Fender's parent company sold the brand in 1984 to a group of investors and closed the Fullerton factory. All Fender guitars were made in Japan from the Fullerton plant closing in 1984 until the Corona plant began operations in 1986.

Fender opened the Ensenada, Mexico factory in the late 1980s. Serial numbers for these guitars have an "M" prefix followed by a letter to indicate the decade. For more information on these guitars check out Ensenada from Fuzzfaced.

Hi John, I am here not to sell per se, but to confirm a purchase I made. I acquired a black strat from ebay rather reasonably priced and dated as a 60-61 Fender and not sure of it is. Besides price it is in pretty good condition to be that old. Serial # is 58520 and wanted to know if you could help me finally solve this case.

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The Fender serial number decoder currently supports all documented MIA, MIJ, MIM, MIK and MII formats with the exception of Custom Shop, Relic and Reissue instruments. Please note that fender serial numbers tend to overlap by at least a year, and thereby the date of your guitar can only be approximated.

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