The serial numbering scheme for these instruments initially used the letters “IC”. Both the “IC” and “ICF” prefixes are followed by an eight-digit number, with the. Pawn Shop Fender ‘51 Pawn Shop Fender ‘72 Pawn Shop Mustang Special ‘70s Precision Bass Jaguar Bass. In 2012, Fender has transitioned the numbering scheme again with the new serial number starting with “JD” followed by an eight-digit number with “Made in Japan” decals.
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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.