Fender serial number lookup

Fender Serial Number Lookup – Date Your USA-Made Fender Guitar

Looking to find out when your Fender guitar was made? Our free Fender serial number lookup tool helps you identify the exact production year of your American-made Fender Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jazzmaster, Jaguar, or Precision Bass. Whether you own a coveted Pre-CBS Fender from the 1950s or a modern American Professional, understanding your guitar's age is essential for collectors, buyers, and sellers alike.

Fender's serial number system has changed multiple times throughout the company's history. From the early days in Fullerton, California, through the CBS era, and into modern Corona production, each period has its own unique numbering format. Our comprehensive guide covers all major USA Fender serial number formats, including Pre-CBS (1950-1965), CBS era (1965-1976), S-prefix, E-prefix, V-prefix vintage reissues, N-prefix, Z-prefix, and modern US-prefix serial numbers.

At Know Your Vintage Guitars, we specialize in authenticating and selling premium vintage Fender and Gibson guitars. With years of expertise in the vintage guitar market, we've created this resource to help fellow enthusiasts verify the age and authenticity of their instruments. Have a vintage Fender you'd like appraised or considering selling? Contact us for expert advice and fair pricing.