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The magic of Fender Japan: how MIJ custom finishes and unorthodox builds dug a rabbit hole for collectors

By Jamie Dickson published 2 August 22

Keith Anderson makes his livelihood bringing rare Fender Japan electrics into the UK and he’s seen thousands over the years. Here he explains the appeal

Fender Japan Jazzmaster HH Wide Range CuNiFe humbucker

Fender Japan releases gloss black limited-run 60s Jazzmaster HH with Wide Range CuNiFe humbuckers

By Matt Parker published 25 July 22

Please meet the latest highly-desirable, unobtainable object from Fender’s Japanese lineup

Fender Japan unveils eye-catching Blue Paisley and Blue Flower Acoustasonic Telecasters

By Matt Owen published 30 June 22

Fender's game-changing hybrid acoustic-electric design gets a psychedelic makeover

Fender Japan’s wild Hybrid II HSS Stratocaster equips the Strat with a reverse Telecaster headstock

By Matt Owen published 20 May 22

The limited-edition offering is quite something, boasting a Strat body, flipped Tele headstock, an HSS configuration and a gorgeous Ocean Turquoise Metallic colorway

Fender Japan unveils Japan Junior Collection of 24”-scale Stratocaster, Telecaster and Jazzmaster models

By Matt Owen published 31 March 22

The streamlined six-strings trim down the scale but retain a 42mm nut width, and come equipped with Japan Junior Modified single-coils and wealth of satin colorways

Fender Japan revives and revamps the bonkers Stratocaster-Telecaster hybrid model, the Fender ‘51

By Matt Owen published 19 November 21

The eye-catching six-string sports most of the specs seen on a conventional Telecaster, though houses them on the unmistakable double-cut body of a Stratocaster

Fender Made In Japan Traditional 60s Jazzmaster with Wide-Range CuNiFe humbuckers

Fender unveils Made In Japan Traditional 60s Jazzmaster with Wide-Range CuNiFe humbuckers

By Matt Parker published 27 October 21

The latest Made In Japan guitar represents another appealing combo that, sadly, is not set for distribution outside of the country

Fender Japan debuts limited-edition Thinline Telecaster models with literal 'F'-holes

By Matt Owen published 28 September 21

The eye-catching offerings – which feature the company's iconic spaghetti logo for an f-hole – continue Fender Japan's distinctive run of electrics

Fender Japan resurrects the Squier Katana for Hama Okamoto’s super-jagged signature bass

By Matt Owen published 17 September 21

The brand has once again dived into the history books for its latest creation and revived the short-lived Katana model, which originally emerged in 1985

Fender Japan Canvas Esquire electric guitar

Fender Japan continues its fine guitar-making form with Heather Brown’s ultra-limited, nautical-themed Original Canvas Esquire

By Matt Owen published 1 September 21

The renowned Hawaii-based surf artist has helped create one of the brand's wildest models yet

Fender Limited Edition Made In Japan Super-Sonic

Fender Japan is reprising the Super-Sonic shape for a new limited-edition run

By Matt Parker published 23 August 21

Want a high-spec Paranormal with Fender on the headstock? Step this way

Fender Japan's Kenji Hino signature Jino model might just be the most versatile Jazz Bass ever

By Matt Owen published 2 March 21

A unique SHS pickup configuration, two push/pull volume controls and an adjusted neck pocket designed for optimal slap playing headline the bold new offering from Fender Japan

Fender Japan's new Miyavi signature model is one of the most radical Telecasters yet

By Matt Owen published 27 January 21

The Japan-exclusive model features a unique HSS configuration, five-way switching, Sustain Driver pickup and a whammy bar