What is an Mij guitar?

According to a Fender representative, it was stipulated in the Fender Japan contract that if there was a change of manufacturer from FujiGen Gakki to another guitar factory, the production inscription in the guitar would be changed from “Made in Japan” (MIJ) to “Crafted in Japan” (CIJ).

Are Japanese fenders any good?

Undoubtedly, Fender guitars made in Japan are really popular, but are they actually better than the regular models? The truth is that Japanese Fenders feature a really good quality and in most cases, they are on the same level as the American-made models.

Which fenders are made in Japan?

Fender Made In Japan

  • Japan’s versions of Fender guitars were beginning to dominate the lower dollar market.
  • In 1983, the Made in Japan Squire/Fender guitars hit the market place, in the form of the Squire Strat, Squire Tele, and Squire Bullet bass.

Are Mexican Fenders any good?

That being said, Mexican Strats are still excellent sounding guitars. They deliver the same versatile range as the American Strats, with that same snappy tone quality. They just don’t have that extra oomph that makes an American Strat an American Strat.

Do they still make fenders in Japan?

Now, Fender exists in Japan through a different company named Fender Music Corporation (Japan) and since this change, the Japanese-made Fender guitars now being sold by FMC (Japan) have been labeled under the “Japan Exclusive” series.

Who is Mij?

Mij is the pet otter of the narrator.

What is the most popular guitar in Japan?

Some consider Yamaha the most known or most popular Japanese guitar brand. Yamaha itself might be the most known brand because of the wide range of musical products they create, but you’re probably more likely to see Ibanez or Takamine guitars in the hands of well-known professionals than Yamaha instruments.