In about March 1978 I was talked into buying a new Fender 12 string (F-55-12) by the sales man in music shop on Park St in Sydney. On the neck block it has K 118025 and on the binding down the center is the serial number T3273. This Fender was put together in Japan possibly from parts made in America and shipped to Japan when Leo sold out. Apart from a Taylor 12 string I am yet to hear one that sounds as nice and plays as well. Cheers Harry