#1965 FENDER MUSICMASTER SERIAL NUMBERS#
#1965 FENDER MUSICMASTER SERIAL NUMBER#
#1965 FENDER MUSICMASTER CODE#
#1965 FENDER MUSICMASTER SERIES#

' Pre-CBS' Blackface Original Amp Knobs have the set screw at the number '10'.

Early Fender Electric Blackface amps from 1964 and some into early 1965ĭid not have a Fender Logo on the grillcloth.

' Pre-CBS' Blackface Amps are labeled 'Fender Electric Instruments'.Īfter CBS bought Fender in 1965, amps were labeled 'Fender Musical Instruments'.

#1965 FENDER MUSICMASTER SERIAL NUMBER#

Serial number that is stamped on the right rear of the chassis Here is a list of the first letter showing the year of An amp stamped NA would have been made in Jan. This information is not for commercial use,Īnd cannot be copied, posted, pasted or otherwise used in anyĪmp)- the first letter is the year, and the second letter is the

#1965 FENDER MUSICMASTER CODE#

Dating, Speaker code & Tube Information

#1965 FENDER MUSICMASTER SERIAL NUMBERS#

This numbering system was used for a few months, then it was replaced with serial numbers with “US” as a prefix and an 8-digit number with the first 2 digits denoting the year (US).Superior Music - Fender Amp, Amplifier Serial Numbers The “10” prefix denotes instruments made in 2010. (Fender Peghead Decal 'Z6' Example: 2006 Fender American VG Stratocaster)Ī new serial numbering system was used starting towards the end of 2009 with a “10” prefix with a space and 7 digits.

#1965 FENDER MUSICMASTER SERIES#

“DZ” denotes American Deluxe Series instruments. “Z” Serial Numbers denote the instruments made in the USA starting in 2000. There are overlap with numbers and years. CBS sold Fender in March 1985 and serial numbers of instruments stayed the same. “N” and “E” Serial Numbers can also denote Japanese-made instruments. 'S' Serial Numbers = 1970's, 'E' Serial Numbers were started in 1979 to denote the 1980's, 'V' Serial Numbers were introduced in 1982 for U.S. In mid-1976, Fender began putting serial numbers on the peghead for U.S. (Fender F-Series Serial Number Example: 1974 Fender Stratocaster w/ 3-bolt neck design) Fender Peghead Decal Serial Numbers: (Fender F-Series Serial Number Example: 1973 Fender Precision Bass) (Fender F-Series Serial Number Example: 1967 Fender Coronado II Bass) Serial numbers of instruments did not change immediately as they continued using existing production tools and parts. (Fender L-Series 1963 Serial Number Example: 1963 Fender Jazzmaster )įender was sold to CBS in January of 1965. (1958 Fender Serial Number Example: 1958 Fender Musicmaster) Fender L-Series Serial Numbers: It was originally called the Broadcaster and it was the first solid body mass produced electric guitar.įender P Bass Serial Numbers from 1951-1955:įender also introduced the Precision Bass (P Bass) in 1951. Remember these serial number plates were just taken from the pile and Fender Telecaster (Early Esquire and Broadcaster) Serial Numbers from 1950-1954: Manufacturing Date Identification of Fender:įender serial number schemes from 1950-1964 contain overlap in numbers and years. (Fender Body Date 4/59: 1959 Fender Jazzmaster) (8th week of '74 Pot Codes on a 1974 Fender Stratocaster) (Fender Neck Date Example: 1971 Telecaster Bass) (Stamped 1963 Fender Neck Date: Fender Jazzmaster September '63) (Handwritten 1962 Fender Neck Date: Fender Jazzmaster March '62) (Handwritten Fender Neck Date Example on a 1956 Fender Precision Bass)

Please refer to an experienced guitar tech or luthier if you are not sure about doing so. Fender neck plates were selected from large bins and it's difficult to properly date Fender's by neck plate alone. Also, another good way to properly date Fender guitars is to check the components (pots, pickups, body dates). Checking the date range can be done by removing the neck of the guitar and checking the butt end of the neck heel for a stamped or written date (See picture for an example).

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