late 80s MIJ fender strats

[scottish]

are these part of the famous japanese quality fenders? or are these nothing special? im not talking about early 80s squires. i have a good offer on a 87 MIJ strat and im wondering if i should bite.

 

[Kosh Naranek]

Re: late 80s MIJ fender strats

I have a couple of friends who have MIJ Strats from the 80's. They're great guitars.

 

[Pastor of Muppets]

Re: late 80s MIJ fender strats

E Series was 84 - 87 IIRC...I have an E Strat and Tele and both are wonderful guitars which are at least the equal of their American counterparts.

 

[donnievaz]

Re: late 80s MIJ fender strats

E Series was 84 - 87 IIRC...I have an E Strat and Tele and both are wonderful guitars which are at least the equal of their American counterparts.

IIRC, the E means Eighty, so an E5******** would be an '85 etc.

 

[Bludave]

Re: late 80s MIJ fender strats

MIJ Fenders are very nice guitars. The worst part of them is the electronics can be a little weak (the pots and switch). The necks are great!!

 

[Pastor of Muppets]

Re: late 80s MIJ fender strats

IIRC, the E means Eighty, so an E5******** would be an '85 etc.

I believe that is only with US models - I'm pretty sure E+ 6 digit MIJs were 84 - 87.

 

[thespricket]

Re: late 80s MIJ fender strats

MIJ Fenders are very nice guitars. The worst part of them is the electronics can be a little weak (the pots and switch). The necks are great!!

i always thought that fender japan uses american fender electronics. I've got a newer CIJ and it's really nice. i feel pretty spoiled, especially compared to most MIM and some MIA fenders.

 

[Brow]

Re: late 80s MIJ fender strats

I have an 'E' Series Fender Jap Strat that I got for £200 and it's a great guitar. I actually prefer playing it over my 93' USA Strat.

 

[danglybanger]

Re: late 80s MIJ fender strats

I don't think Fender Japan has had any bad eras really, despite having switched factories a few times... Most of their axes have had improvements over time with respect to body woods/hardware and electronics.

I think most Jap Fenders now use US pickups at least, I know Jags and JMs don't though

 

[Pastor of Muppets]

Re: late 80s MIJ fender strats

I have an 'E' Series Fender Jap Strat that I got for £200 and it's a great guitar. I actually prefer playing it over my 93' USA Strat.

Yeah, I got mine for about that - it's weird that the E Series Teles command far higher prices than the Strats. Lately, E Series Teles are going for way more than a used MIA Tele, but you can still get the Strats for a couple of hundred quid every now and again...

 

[J Moose]

Re: late 80s MIJ fender strats

Can be great guitars... I have an '86 Tokai 62 that hangs there with the EJ acoustically, has a great vibe. 22 years of playing time helps...

 

[Lu_B]

Re: late 80s MIJ fender strats

I have an 'E' Series Fender Jap Strat that I got for £200 and it's a great guitar. I actually prefer playing it over my 93' USA Strat.

That was a good buy. I've got a E series squier that I paid £100 for with a case and its stella, just needed a set of duncans. Wish I could find another for the same money.

I'd say give it a whirl if the price is good and if you don't like it sell it to me!

 

[donnievaz]

Re: late 80s MIJ fender strats

I believe that is only with US models - I'm pretty sure E+ 6 digit MIJs were 84 - 87.

I stand corrected. I did a little research and found this.
http://reviews.ebay.com/Understanding-Fender-Japan-Guitar-Serial-Number-s_W0QQugidZ10000000002545975