The finish definition on this guitar is superb. Note for instruments containing Rosewood or African Blackwood:You may have noticed we have started listing instruments made from Rosewood and African Blackwood again. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Fender Japan Guitar C Serial 1985 1986 Fujigen at the best online prices at eBay! the serial number. The serial number contains 5 digits as shown in the pictures below (this system was inspired by Gibson).
We are sure that JV and E serials are Fujigen made.
'1984 to 1996 example serial number F232104 F=Fujigen 2=1992 as an example 3=March production So 1=Jan 12=Dec 2104 guitar built for that month 2104th made 1975 to 1983 Example serial number C800358 C=March So A=Jan M=Dec 80 = 1980 year of build 0358= 358th guitar built for that month. Confusion around 1987 FujiGen serial numbers. Before the later 1970's Fender never expected the guitars to be collectable or for serial numbers to be important.