For a while both Fujigen, Dyna and Tokai manufactured the very first “Crafted in Japan” Fender guitars together. This happened virtually at the same time as the Fender Japan idea to change the Made in Japan decal. Ace, suggested bringing Dyna Gakki into the picture. At that time, Fender was increasing their orders to Fujigen and delays were starting to happen. In fact, in the second half of the 1990s, Sam Sekihara, Managing Director of Fender Japan, approached Fujigen with the idea to change the “Made in Japan” decal with “Crafted in Japan” with the aim of giving a little boost to the image and setting their instruments apart from other Japanese instruments. However, this change was not due to the shift of production from a factory to another, as often reported.
Between 19 Fender gradually shifted to the "Crafted in Japan" decal, paving the way for the CIJ Era. But to this reviewer’s ears at least, that’s where the magic of this particular Fuzz.
It’s not as forgiving, smooth, or harmonically even as many boutique pedals that claim the Fuzz Face for inspiration. Until 1997, the serial number of these guitars was paired with the "Made in Japan" decal (period called MIJ Era). The JBF3 marks a welcome return of many of the qualities and quirks that made the original Fuzz Face a fave of the greats.
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