During this period, when there was little to no production of instruments in the U.S., Fender imported instruments made by Fender Japan/FujiGen, many of which were the "Contemporary" Stratocasters and Telecasters. These were sold in the U.S., along with "vintage" spec models, from 1985 on up almost through the end of the HM Strat era.
During this period, when there was little to no production of instruments in the U.S., Fender imported instruments made by Fender Japan/FujiGen, including many "Contemporary" Stratocasters and Telecasters. These were sold in the U.S., alongside vintage-spec models, from 1985 onward until the end of the HM Strat era.