"Made In USA" decal placement

rocketronny · December 8th, 2006, 06:58 PM

I just purchased a 2003 American Tele. (Z3nnnnn) I've noticed that the "Made in USA" reference is stamped on the back of the headstock rather than the front as I am used to seeing on many others. Can anyone tell me if this is "normal"? Was there a "Z" series made where Fender put this stamp on the back?? Or - does Fender put them where they want to when they want to?? There doesn't seem to be any consistency. I've seen '02's, '03's and '04's . . "most" of which have the serial and or the MIUSA on the front of the headstock. There's currently a '99 out on eBay that has its serial and MIUSA on the back - but - in a different location than mine! Seems kind of odd to me. I just bought this one this week and I wanted to make sure I didn't get stuck with something that has been messed with or altered.

jwells393 · December 8th, 2006, 07:04 PM

They often put the "Made in USA" on the back of some of the vintage style guitars so the headstock front will look vintage. When Fenders were only made in the USA there was no country of origin on them. What is the exact model you're talking about? I wouldn't be too concerned about the placement.

rocketronny · December 8th, 2006, 07:17 PM

It is a 2003 American Standard

jwells393 · December 8th, 2006, 07:35 PM

I just pulled out my 2003 Frontline catalog. The American Standards are shown to have the "Made in USA" on the front of the headstock. The American Deluxe series guitars have the "Made in USA" on the back. Maybe yours has a Deluxe series neck.

rocketronny · December 8th, 2006, 07:35 PM

Correction!! It is an American Series 2-Tone Ash 2003 Tele

December 8th, 2006, 06:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
rocketronny NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Portland, OR - USA Posts: 3	"Made In USA" decal placement I just purchased a 2003 American Tele. (Z3nnnnn) I've noticed that the "Made in USA" reference is stamped on the back of the headstock rather than the front as I am used to seeing on many others. Can anyone tell me if this is "normal"? Was there a "Z" series made where Fender put this stamp on the back?? Or - does Fender put them where they want to when they want to?? There doesn't seem to be any consistency. I've seen '02's, '03's and '04's . . "most" of which have the serial and or the MIUSA on the front of the headstock. There's currently a '99 out on eBay that has its serial and MIUSA on the back - but - in a different location than mine! Seems kind of odd to me. I just bought this one this week and I wanted to make sure I didn't get stuck with something that has been messed with or altered.

December 8th, 2006, 07:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 12,245 101 Photos	They often put the "Made in USA" on the back of some of the vintage style guitars so the headstock front will look vintage. When Fenders were only made in the USA there was no country of origin on them. What is the exact model you're talking about? I wouldn't be too concerned about the placement. __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" _ Guys - learn to disable the flash on your digital cameras.

December 8th, 2006, 07:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
rocketronny NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Portland, OR - USA Posts: 3	"Made In USA" decal placement It is a 2003 American Standard

December 8th, 2006, 07:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 12,245 101 Photos	I just pulled out my 2003 Frontline catalog. The American Standards are shown to have the "Made in USA" on the front of the headstock. The American Deluxe series guitars have the "Made in USA" on the back. Maybe yours has a Deluxe series neck. __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" _ Guys - learn to disable the flash on your digital cameras.

December 8th, 2006, 07:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
rocketronny NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Portland, OR - USA Posts: 3	"Made In USA" decal placement Correction!! It is an American Series 2-Tone Ash 2003 Tele