Indonesian Fender Squier Serial Numbers

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Japan Squiers

The Japanese MIJ (Made in Japan) Squiers were made by FujiGen up to 1997 and the Japanese CIJ (Crafted in Japan) Squiers were made by Tokai and Dyna from 1997.

The serial number starts with 'IC00' which means 'Indonesia Cort 2000 I think. In 1982, the Squier brand was reactivated by Fender to become its brand for lower priced versions of Fender guitars. Squier guitars have been manufactured in Japan, Korea, Mexico, India, Indonesia, China, and the United States.

  1. The table below shows the Fender serial numbers as they were used from 1950 to 1964. The serial numbers are basically chronological, but as already mentioned, due to Fender's numbering methods, there are a number of serial numbers and years that overlap. The only way to try to find the date is to remove the neck from the body.
  2. Fender and Squier serial numbers, for guitar made overseas, has in the last 20 years or longer consisted of two letters followed by eight (sometimes nine) numerals. The two letters leading denotes what plant the instrument was made in. In the case of the Mini Strats, I have seen 'IC', 'IS' and 'SI'.
  3. In 1997 the first Affinity Teles were introduced. Two years later, a new Squier Standard model followed. They were produced in China and Indonesia, respectively. The early days of the Affinity. In 1996/1997 Fender ordered Squier guitars from China for the first time. All previous models were made in Japan, Korea, Mexico, and a rare US model.

“Made In Japan” (1982-1987)

JV+ 5 digits 1982-1984L + 6 digits 1991-1992
SQ + 5 digits 1983-1984M + 6 digits 1992-1993
A + 6 digits 1985-1986N + 6 digits 1993-1994
B + 6 digits 1985-1986O + 6 digits 1993-1994
C + 6 digits 1985-1986P + 6 digits 1993-1994
E + 6 digits 1984-1987Q + 6 digits 1993-1994
F + 6 digits 1986-1987S + 6 digits 1994-1995
G + 6 digits 1987-1988T + 6 digits 1994-1995
H + 6 digits 1988-1989U + 6 digits 1995-1996
I + 6 digits 1989-1990N + 5 digits 1995-1996
J + 6 digits 1989-1990V + 6 digits 1996-1997
K + 6 digits 1990-1991

Crafted In Japan” (1995-2008)

A + 6 digits 1997-1998Q + 6 digits 2002-2004
B + 6 digits 1998-1999R + 6 digits 2004-2006
N + 5 digits 1995-1996S + 6 digits 2006-2008
O + 6 digits 1997-2000T + 6 digits 2007-2008
P + 6 digits 1999-2002
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“Made In Japan” (2007-)

T + 6 digits 2006-2008U + 6 digits 2007-2008

Mexican Squiers

MN - M = Mexico, N = Nineties (1990s), the first number following the serial number prefix is the year.
MZ - M = Mexico, Z = 2000's, the first number following the serial number prefix is the year.

Indonesian Fender Squier Serial Numbers

For example:

  • 'MN8' indicates that it was made at Ensenada, Mexico in 1998-1999.
  • 'MZ1' indicates that is was made at Ensenada, Mexico in 2001-2002

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USA Squiers

E(“Made in USA”) – E = Eighties (1980s), The first number following the prefix is the year. 6 or 7 digit number.

Example: E9xxxxxx = 1988

N(“Made in USA”)– N = Nineties (1990s), The first number following the prefix is the year. 6 or 7 digit number.

Example: N0xxxxx = 1990

No Prefix(“Made in USA”) - Some USA made Squiers also had a 000XXX serial stamp on the neckplate with no letter prefix and no serial number on the headstock. 6-digit number

Korean Squiers

CN(“Made in Korea”, “Crafted in Korea”) - C = Cor-Tek , N – Nineties (1990s), The first digit following the prefix is the year. 6-digit number.

Example: CN5xxxxx = 1995 made by Cor-Tek/Cort

VN(“Made in Korea”) - V = Saehan(Sunghan), S was already taken by Samick so Saehan(Sunghan) used V instead (Saehan(Sunghan) made the Vester guitars), N = Nineties (1990s), the first number following the prefix is the year. 6 or 7-digit number

Examples: VN7xxxxxx = 1997 made by Saehan/Sunghan.

KC, KV(“Made in Korea”, “Crafted in Korea”) - KC (Korean Cor-Tek (Cort)) and KV (Korean Saehan(Sunghan)), the prefix is followed by a 2 number year. 8-digit number.

Examples:

KC97 = made by Cor-Tek (Cort) in 1997
KV97 = made by Saehan(Sunghan) in 1997

S, E(“Made in Korea”) S = Samick, E = Young Chang, E letter serial numbers were used on Young Chang's Fenix brand guitars. The S and E serial number prefix Korean Squiers are from the late 1980s/early 1990s. The first number following the prefix is the year. 6 or 7 digit number. The first guitars made in Korea are those with serial number written in silver E1 + 6 digits

Examples:

E1 + 6 digits with silver serial = made by Samick in 1987-88
S9 = made by Samick in 1989
E0 = made by Sung-Eum in 1990
E1 with black serial = made by Sung-Eum in 1991.

Fender Squier Serial Numbers China

M(“Made in Korea”) – The first number following the prefix is the year. 7-digit number. Used in early 90's, featured the a high gloss maple neck with a slimmer 40mm body made from plywood.

Example: M1xxxxxx = 1991

No prefix(“Crafted in Korea”) – The first number following the prefix is the year. 6 or 7-digit number.

Example: 7xxxxx = 1997

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Chinese & Taiwanese Squiers

CA (“Made in China”, “Crafted in China”) - The first number following the serial number prefix is the year.

CAE ('Made in China' - may not be on all models) - The first 2 numbers following the prefix Is the year. 10-digit number.

Example: CAE-08xxxxxxxx = made in 2008

YN(“Made in China”) - Y = Yako (Taiwan), N = Nineties (1990s), the first numbers following the prefix is the year. 6-digit number.

Example: YN5xxxxx = made by Yako in 1995.

CY(“Crafted in China”) - C = China, Y = Yako (Taiwan), the first number following the prefix is the year. 8-digit number.

Example: CY2xxxxxxx = made by Yako in 2002-03

COS(“Crafted in China”) – The first 2 numbers following the prefix is the year. 8-digit number.

Example: COS10xxxxxx = 2010

COB(“Crafted in China”) – The first 2 numbers following the prefix is the year. 9-digit number. The plant from which the COB serial number prefix models originate remains a mystery. No documentation, or comment from the manufacturer has resolved the question of which plant produced them.

Example: COB09xxxxxxx

CD, CT, CJ(“Made in China”, “Crafted in China”) - C = China, the first number following the prefix is the year. Probably made by Yako (Taiwan).

NC(“Made in China”) – The first number following the prefix is the year. 6-digit number.

Example: NC8xxxxx = 2008

CXS(Crafted in China) – X = Axl, The first number following the prefix is the year. 9-digit number.

Example CXS07xxxxxxx = 2007

CGRL(“Crafted in China”) – The first 2 numbers following the prefix is the year. 8-digit number.

Fender Squier Serial Numbers Csx

Example: CGRL09xxxxxx = 2009

Indonesian Fender Squier Serial Numbers

CGS(“Crafted in China”) – The first 2 numbers following the prefix is the year. 7 or 8- digit number.

Example: CGS10xxxxxx = 2010

Indonesian Squiers

IC(“Crafted in Indonesia”) - I = Indonesia, C = Cor-Tek (Cort), The first 2 numbers following the prefix is the year. 8 or 9-digit number.

Example: IC09xxxxxx = 2009

ICS(“Crafted in Indonesia”) – The first 2 numbers following the prefix is the year. 8 or 9-digit number. In 2009-10 some Indonesian Squier's had the prefix ICS09XXXXX and ICS10XXXXX. Usually the S in ICS designates a Factory Special Run or FSR guitar manufactured by Cor-Tek in Indonesia.

Example: ICS10xxxxxx = 2010

IS(“Crafted in Indonesia”) – I = Indonesia, S = Samick, The first 2 numbers following the prefix is the year. 8 or 9-digit number.

Example: IC02xxxxxxx = 2002

ISS(“Crafted in Indonesia”) - I = Indonesia, SS = ??, The first 2 numbers following the prefix is the year. 6-digit number.

Example: ISS19xxxx = 2019

SI(“Crafted in Indonesia”) – The first 2 numbers following the prefix is the year. 8 or 9-digit number.

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India Squiers

Some Squier IIs were made in India around 1989-1990. The head stock is marked 'MADE IN INDIA'. Made in India Squier IIs seem to follow the made in USA serial numbering scheme. For example, a 1990 made in India Squier II serial number would start with N0 plus 5 digits. The serial number is printed on a sticker located on the back of the neck, close to where the neck attaches to the body. Because the number was placed on a sticker it is fairly common for the serial number to be missing.

Some more recent Squiers, including the Vintage Modified series (serial numbers starting with SH), were introduced in 2007. The VM series is marked 'Crafted in India' on the rear of the head stock, and the serial numbers are not stickers, but printed and sealed on the rear of the head stock.

CS07 + 6 digits = 2007-08NSHI09 + 6 digits = 2009-10
NHS10 + 6 digits = 2010-11NSHJ08 + 6 digits = 2008-09
NHS11 + 5 digits = 2011-12NSHJ09 + 6 digits = 2009-10
NSHA09 + 6 digits = 2009-10NSHK09 + 6 digits =2009-10
NSHD09 + 6 digits = 2009-10SH07 + 6 digits = 2007-08
NSHE09 + 6 digits = 2009-10SH08 + 6 digits = 2008-09
NSHF09 + 6 digits = 2009-10ZSSH07 + 6 digits = 2007-08
NHSG09 + 6 digits = 2009=10ZSSH08 + 6 digits = 2008-09
NSHH09 + 6 digits = 2009-10
2008
  • Squier Classic Vibe '50s Stratocaster - China, Classic Vibe First Series (6/2008-6/2019)
  • Squier Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster - China, Classic Vibe First Series (6/2008-6/2019)
  • Squier Deluxe Stratocaster (Model #2) - Indonesia, Deluxe Series (1/2008-2017)
  • Squier Bullet Strat with tremolo - China & Indonesia, Bullet Series (1/2008-2/2017)
  • Squier O-Larn Signature Stratocaster - China, Artist Series, Thailand Only (2008-2012)

Indonesian Fender Squier Serial Numbers Indonesia

2009
  • Squier Sham Kamikaze Stratocaster - China, Squier Artist Series, Malaysia Only (6/2009-2011)
  • Squier Simon Neil Stratocaster - China, Squier Artist Series, Europe Only (10/2009-2016)​
  • Squier Bullet Strat with tremolo HSS - China & Indonesia, Bullet Series (2010-2/2017)

Indonesian Fender Squier Serial Numbers Cy


2011
  • Squier Ehsaan Noorani Stratocaster - China, Artist Series, India Only (2011-?)

Fender Squier Strat Serial Numbers


2012
  • Squier Vintage Modified Stratocaster - Indonesia, Vintage Modified Series (2012-12/2019)
  • Squier Vintage Modified Stratocaster HSS - Indonesia, Vintage Modified Series (2012-12/2019)
  • Squier Vintage Modified '70s Stratocaster - Indonesia, Vintage Modified Series (2012-12/2019)
  • Squier Vintage Modified Surf Stratocaster - Indonesia, Vintage Modified Series (2012-2016)
  • Squier Affinity Stratocaster (Upgrade #3) - China, Affinity Series (8/2012-Today)
  • Squier Affinity Stratocaster HSS (Upgrade) - China, Affinity Series (8/2012-Today)
  • Fender Modern Player Stratocaster HSS - China, Modern Player Series (7/2012-2014)
  • Fender Modern Player Stratocaster HSH​- China, Modern Player Series (7/2012-2014)