Help, i'm buying a 85 paisley telecaster

[mke52]

I'm closing a deal for a 85 MIJ paisley. The guitar looks and feels fine however the neck plate does not have the "F" on the back but rather "FENDER" written on it. I've never come across this. Has anyone ever seen this?

[sneakypete]

yes

[mke52]

Thanks Sneakypete. I have in the meantime done more research and have had confirmation that these were the neckplates of the early MIJ guitars

[kjguitarworx]

My 72' Reissue Stratocaster Pink Paisley has a 3 bolt neck plate that has Made in Japan written on it. I know mine is original, as I am the original owner, and bought it new. Does your?? Mine also says Made in Japan as well as the E series serial number at the base of the neck, by the neck plate.