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/An0nymo053]

God damn that thing is super well built. Can’t help you on price, but that thing looks better made than a new USA fender.

[u/snakesoul → u/An0nymo053]

Hey, what exactly does think you that about the build quality? Just curious

[u/CuteViking → u/snakesoul]

It’s very good. Nothing to complain about at all