1989 Fender Telecaster Markings Help

CMW335CMW335 Frets: 2053
Any experts on Fender stamps, markings etc out there? Can you shed any light on these on my 89 US standard Telecaster?


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  • FunkfingersFunkfingers Frets: 14520
    The date stamps relate to quality assurance inspections. They could be applied at various points during production. The obvious times would be between the routing and the spray shop or between the finishing and the hardware/electrical assembly.

    I am surprised that the neck label bears no initials whatsoever.
    You say, atom bomb. I say, tin of corned beef.
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  • CMW335CMW335 Frets: 2053
    @Funkfingers Thanks. What about the F & J? The Apple (or whatever it is stamp) I have seen other examples of on google but can’t yet find explanation of what those are. Also seen ones with signatures like you say. 
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