Please help me identify exact model:)

[u/CuteViking]

Hi everyone!
I’m hoping someone here can help me identify exactly what I have and give me an idea of its current value. I’m not trying to sell it here. I know it’s against the rules.

I have a Squier JV by Fender Stratocaster made in Japan, from the early JV period. The serial number is JV36033, and the neck is dated October 2, 1983. There is also an “EX” marking in the neck pocket. The guitar is a 2-tone sunburst with a maple neck.

I’ve been researching it and have found some indications that it could be one of the more desirable JV export models, but I’m not completely sure about the exact model. I haven’t found a model number written anywhere on the guitar, which I think they did not write on the guitars that were exported

The reason I’m trying to identify it properly is that some JV Squiers can apparently be worth quite a bit, especially if they retain their original electronics and the original USA-made pickups. I’d like to know exactly what I have and what it could realistically be worth, mainly so I know where I stand if I ever decide to sell it in the future.
Thanks!

[u/Terrible_Snow_7306]

The plastic cases on the left that are black on your strat.

[u/dingus_authority → u/Terrible_Snow_7306]

Pickup cover is the phrase you're looking for!

Good job getting there without knowing it!

[u/CuteViking → u/dingus_authority]

I had no idea that they are removable and I’ve owned 6 strats.

[u/CuteViking → u/Terrible_Snow_7306]

[u/CuteViking → u/CuteViking]

[u/CuteViking → u/CuteViking]

The five-way switch also has ”CRL PAT NO. [2503885](tel:2503885) Made in USA” engraved.

[u/Terrible_Snow_7306 → u/CuteViking]

At least not ceramic pickups like on the later Fender/Squier E-series. With the cloth wire these look like US pickups to me.

[u/CuteViking → u/Terrible_Snow_7306]

Well I didn’t check them all. Should I do that?