Ok i agree, but as there was never much doubt about the fact it was made in japan in the first place, i just saw this as a confirmation... (it looks to be original hardware, although i agree that's something you can never know with 100% certainty)
These things don't have serial numbers, so there...
I just picked up a very similar Fernandes Super Grade goldtop... and i love it 8)
It's made in japan, says so on the underside of the bridge and tailpiece... I guess it's early 90's, based on what i've been reading here and on related websites (it has a trussrodcover with 2 screws with white...