What Does Crafted in Japan Mean

Timeline. 1982: Fender Japan starts production with FujiGen Gakki having the manufacturing contract. The “Made in Japan” (MIJ) logo is used. … 1996/1997: “Crafted in Japan” (CIJ) is used instead of “Made in Japan” (MIJ) because Tōkai Gakki and Dyna Gakki take over the manufacturing contract from FujiGen Gakki.

What's the difference between crafted in Japan and Made in Japan?

Timeline. 1982: Fender Japan starts production with FujiGen Gakki having the manufacturing contract. The “Made in Japan” (MIJ) logo is used. … 1996/1997: “Crafted in Japan” (CIJ) is used instead of “Made in Japan” (MIJ) because Tōkai Gakki and Dyna Gakki take over the manufacturing contract from FujiGen Gakki.

Are Japanese fenders better than American?

The difference is that it will very likely be better crafted than the US made equivalent, unless it is a Custom Shop model, but the pickups and electronics may be inferior to those made in the USA. These days the MIJ Strats are very much sought after and so tend to fetch high prices.