1. Serial Number Lookup · Customer Self-Service
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2. Fender Serial Number Guide - Andy Baxter Bass & Guitars
May 4, 2023 · Fender guitar serial numbers can be tricky to decode, so I have provided a 'Fender Serial Number Lookup Guide' below. The serial number is ...
If you’re a vintage guitar collector or player, this article might be extremely useful when buying a Fender guitar or bass, to help determine its age, value and origin.
3. Fender Serial Number Decoder - The Guitar Dater Project
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. Enter Serial Number eg.
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4. Fender Serial Numbers - True Vintage Guitar
Jun 29, 2022 · Fender serial numbers for Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jazzmaster, and Jaguar 1950s 1960s 1970s. True Vintage Guitar.
Here is a nearly comprehensive list of Fender 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 read Fender serial numbers: The most common place to find them is on the back of the guitar where the neck joins the body. The square metal plate is called the neck plate. The second most common place will be at the top of the neck called the head stock, or in the middle of the body where the strings attach called the bridge plate. Preceding V serial numbers are modern reissues beginning in 1982, not vintage guitars. "L" serial numbers were likely made between 1963 and 1965. Numbers with a preceding "-" or "0" were likely made during 1957 or 1958. Start here: Is there a letter prefix? Four or Five digits on the bridge plate (1950-1954) Telecaster, Broadcaster, Esquire, Precision Bass Four or Five digits on the neck plate (1954-1963) "L" Serial numbers (1963-1965) 6 digits with Large "F" underneath (1965-1976) "V" Serial numbers Modern reissues since 1982 "S" Prefix 1977 - 1980 E Prefix - 1980s N Prefix - 1990s "Z" or "DZ" Prefix Made In Japan (1982-1995) Here are some model specific articles on Fender guitar dating: How to date a Fender Stratocaster How to date a Fender Jazzmaster How to date a Fender Jaguar Fender Serial Numbers on the bridge plate 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. Broadcaster, Telecaster, Esquire 0001 - Low 1300s: 1950 - 1952 1300s - 3000s 1951 - 1954 Contact me if you have a Fender in this range 3000s - mid 5000s 1952 - 1954 Precision Bass 100 - 600 Three digits 1951 or 1952 0001 - ~0900 1952 and 1953 0800 - 2000 1954 Fender Serial Numbers on the neck plate 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. 0001 – 8000 1954 Stratocaster introduced6000 – 10000 19559000 – 16000 195616000 – 25000 1957 0 or – prefix possible25000 – 30000 1958 (0 or – prefix) Jazzmaster introduced30000 – 40000 195940000 – 58000 196055000 – 72000 1961 72000 – 93000 1962 Jaguar introduced93000 – 99999 1963 I am looking for all Fender guitars in this serial number range. 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. L00001 – L20000 1963 I am looking for all Fenders in this range L20000 – L55000 1964 Contact the Fender guitar collectorL55000 – L99999 1965 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. 100000 – 110000 1965110000 – 200000 1966180000 – 210000 1967210000 – 250000 1968 I am looking for '60s Stratocasters and Telecasters250000 – 280000 1969 Sell a Fender280000 – 300000 1970300000 – 330000 1971330000 – 370000 1972370000 – 520000 1973500000 – 580000 1974580000 – 690000 1975690000 – 750000 1976 Fender serial numbers on the headstock: 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. 76xxxxx 1976 The "76" is in bold print for this range. "S" Prefix intended to indicate Seventies S1xxxxx - S69xxxx 1977 - 1982S77xxxxx 1977 +2 yearsS78xxxxx 1978 + 2 yearsS79xxxxx 1979 + 2 years "E" Prefix to indicate EightiesE.g. E2xxxxx = 1982. There is much overlap during this period, so the serial number is only a ballpark estimate. It's best to use potentiometer codes for a more accurate date. "N" Prefix to indicate NinetiesE.g. - N1xxxxx = 1991 "DZ" or "Z" Prefix to indicate the 2000sE.g. DZ4xxxxx = 2004 Fender serial numbers beginning with a letter "V" 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. Made In Japan Fenders 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. Letter prefixes for Fenders Made In Japan JV --- '82, '83, '84 SQ --- '83, '84 D (for Made in Japan) --- '82 E --- '84, '85, '86, '87 Transition years to new ownership A, B, C, --- '85, '86 Transition years F --- '86 G --- '87 H --- '88 I, J --- '89, '90 K --- '90 L --- '91 M --- '92 N --- '93 O --- '94 P --- '95 Made In Mexico Fenders 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. The best lookup for Made In Mexico Fender Serial Numbers: Fender. MN --- 1990s MZ --- 2000s MX --- 2010s
5. How to Date a Fender with Serial Numbers | Reverb News
Jun 18, 2023 · Looking to figure out when your Fender guitar or bass was built? Check out our guide complete with serial numbers for Fender instruments.
Looking to figure out when your Fender guitar or bass was built? Check out our guide complete with serial numbers for Fender instruments.
6. Fender Serial Number Lookup - TrueRelic
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Jul 10, 2023 · Want to know how to date your Fender by serial number? Then use our Fender serial number lookup tool to find the year and plant its from.
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8. Find the date of a Fender guitar by serial number
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9. Fender Amp, Amplifier Serial Numbers - Superior Music
FENDER AMP Chassis Serial Number DATE CODES. These are the numbers you will find stamped into the chassis. Bandmaster 5C7, 5D7 (tweed) 0001 to 0800 - 1953
Fender Tube amp codes: 1953-1970 - (look for a 2 letter code stamped on the tube chart inside the back of the amp)- the first letter is the year, and the second letter is the month. An amp stamped NA would have been made in Jan. of 1964. Here is a list of the first letter showing the year of manufacture. These codes have nothing to do with the serial number that is stamped on the right rear of the chassis - Those numbers are posted below.
10. Fender Serial Number to Model Number to details lookup
Jul 15, 2023 · Fender is a highly organized manufacturer. They use specific part numbers to construct a specific individual guitar type which has a specific ...
You might already know this and I'm sure many do, but I thought I'd throw it out there just in case ..... Fender is a highly organized manufacturer. They use specific part numbers to construct a specific individual guitar type which has a specific model number. That model number spec includes...
11. Fender Serial Number Lookup: Decoding Guide (2023) - Killer Rig
Jun 11, 2023 · Fender serial numbers span many decades, with different code arrangements. Some, are more complex than others, but they all provide some ...
Fender serial numbers span many decades, with different code arrangements. Some, are more complex than others, but they all provide some important information
12. Fender Serial Number Lookup Provides All Specs
Apr 4, 2022 · In case anyone else doesn't know about this, I'm posting it. So, it turns out Fender's website has a serial number search app that gives you all ...
Why am I just learning about this now? In case anyone else doesn't know about this, I'm posting it. So, it turns out Fender's website has a serial number search app that gives you all the specs on the guitar - https://serialnumberlookup.fender.com/lookup/ Here is what you get when you search...
13. Fender Serial # No Results | Fender Stratocaster Guitar Forum
Feb 27, 2023 · I was once told that the serial number lookup on Fender's website is only good down to about 1992 and up and does not work for previous years.
Hi guys, I recently bought a partscaster from someone, and it has an American Pro ii neck. He said it was from Stratosphere. I'm pretty sure its genuine and compared it side by side with my friends Am Pro ii and I couldn't spot any differences in the neck. That said, for some reason, the...
14. Fender Serial Number Lookup - NZGuitars.com
Jun 18, 2023 · This might be old news to some but I just tripped over this today; the Fender Serial Number Lookup website:
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15. Fender Serial Number Decoder - Authority Guitar
Mar 8, 2023 · Type your serial numbers into the decoder below and you'll get all the information Fender has on the instrument. If you end up with an error ...
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16. Very cool Fender serial number lookup site - Acoustic Guitar Forum
May 4, 2022 · Squier numbers apparently do not work. https://serialnumberlookup.fender.com/lookup/. Martin D18 Gibson J45 Martin 00015sm. Gibson J200
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17. I can't find the Fender serial number lookup. Did it disappear?
Sep 1, 2020 · Fender used to have a part of their site where you could like up the serial and it would tell you what model it was.
Fender used to have a part of their site where you could like up the serial and it would tell you what model it was. It was helpful for more recently made guitars. I can't find it this morning and after 10 minutes of searching, I thought I'd inquire. Ideally, someone just points me to it (and...
18. Fender Stratocaster Serial Numbers And Specifications
Jul 24, 2023 · Fender's Own Spec Sheet Serial Number Lookup. Your Stratocaster may not show up here if it's older (pre 2005 ish, especially in the 90's on ...
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19. Fender Dating And Serial Numbers - Moore Guitars
The chart below details Fender serial number schemes used from 1950 to 1964. Notice that there is quite a bit of overlap in numbers and years. The only way to ...
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20. Fender Serial Number Lookup | Pretty Guitars
Check your Fender Guitar Serial Number to see if your guitar is an authentic Fender. Enter the serial number below (case-sensitive) Check It Congratulations ...
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21. Fender Guitar Serial Numbers - Might Be Famous
This can be used for both Fender Telecaster serial number lookup and Fender Stratocaster serial number dates. American Fender Serial Number Lookup Chart ...
USA Fender Guitar Serial Numbers If you are trying to date your modern or vintage Fender guitar you are in luck. We have what we feel is an accurate list of serial numbers dating back to 1950. Serial numbers can be a helpful way to help determine an instruments production year. When searching for the serial number of your instrument you will want to look for them in one of the below components. One of the most notable areas to find a SKU is the top of the neck plate. The front or back of the he