Please confirm the color, and pics can be sent to john-at-theElemental-dot-com. Call me pessimistic, but if the serial numbers are indeed sequential, the above serial number records would suggest that in 1992, at least 2869 Surfcasters were made. Certainly all the early Surfcasters registered on this site have 2 lipstick pickups. identify charvel model | charvel guitar models | charvel serial numbers | charvel japan model | charvel serial number lookup Model 1 1986 Vintage Tremolo H Basswood Maple 22 1V Model 1A 1986 Vintage Tremolo SSS Basswood Maple 22 1V, 2T 5W Pickguard Model 2 1986 Kahler Fulcrum Tremolo H Basswood Maple/RW 22 1V Model 3 1986 They are fetching upwards of $900. The JT-6 trem is NOT an "Original Floyd Rose". Thanks, best. Dimas address engraved on them. Black headstock on right handed guitar turns up and not down. How can I find out what it is worth$?. If anyone knows how to identify the model and year using this information it would be greatly appreciated! Korean Charvel: CS10 and CS20: 1996: vintage style: s/s/s and s/s/h: Alder: Maple/RW----- Chinese Charvel The 1997 Charvel Japan Only Line - With Charvel Toothpaste Logos In 1997 ChuShin Gakki The manufacturing wing of Charvel Japan in combination with a the Japan music store Rock Inn made available this line of guitars. (?!?) Any thoughts as to date/history etc? I have the single lipstick in the neck and humbucker in bridge no tremolo. on the normal production EVH ART Series Charvel Im assuming its a 6-string with white Charvel logo, with a tremolo and the back of the body is sea-foam green just like the front. Im pretty sure it is MIJ. Buy it only if you like the way it plays and the price is right. Great guitar though! The Posted by Robert Wheeler on Sun, 03/10/2019 - 00:32. I assumed that it was rush made on a Friday evening, just before the workers left for the weekend. Previous owner reckons its a 93, but would love to have a more informed idea. James, if the back of the body of your Surfcaster has a mahogany finish and it has 2 lipstick pickups, this was known as an orange figured-top model. After being successfully reintroduced briefly in 2002 (Limited run and Charvel bolt ons were discontinued and replaced with Jackson bolt ons in 1986. same as those found on regular production Charvel guitars and have the Charvel logo 215 San Dimas. Mod em up, and post them on here so we can see! I absolutely loved the sounds I could get from it and from looking at other pictures I know that its an original but the build quality is really poor on my model. This Surfcaster still has the original plastic on it! No, it had the Charvel logo on the head stock. Graham. Made in FortWorth TX. I wanna know why its so significant! Charvel Vintage 1980's Electric Guitar. Jackson makes the Custom Shop and USA Series in Corona, California. , contribute to the serial number database, and offer your own experiences with the Surfcaster. Thanks for the info. Im afraid Im not much help. Photos, soon! You can submit you image link in the comment sector so we can add it to the database. I need two (one of each side) of the long Gotoh vintage tuners that were used on these 12ers. Can't find model # anywhere. Yeah- the acoustic surfys didnt sell well, so I think they were only available for one catalog year in 92. lipstick tube p/u in the neck+ Jackson humbucker p/u, 1991 Tangerine Tremolo Charvel Surfcaster, Ultra Rare 1995 Charvel Surfcaster Humbucker Tremolo, https://www.facebook.com/kindfoz/media_set?set=a.10152611899271485.1073741829.611516484&type=1&pnref=story, http://www.wildguitars.com/sold/charvel-surfcaster-ex-pretenders-%E2%80%A2-850, http://www.mediafire.com/download/yc6zjiws94bqllp/jackson_surfcaster.zip, http://www.mercatinomusicale.com/mm/a_jackson-surfcaster-scambio-con-7-corde_id2819577.html, http://oliviasvintageguitars.com/other/guitars/2242/, http://audiozone.dk/guitargallery/?content%2FGuitar_catalog_scans%2FJackson_Charvel%2F1992_Charvel_Acoustic%2FCh1992AcouPage04.jpg, https://picasaweb.google.com/2009NCTA/Surfcaster, Maple/Mahogany body ; black headstock logos, Signed by Frank Black of the Pixies,white logo, tremolo bridge with plate on back of guitar, red figured top 6-string belonging to Tim Brewer, no Charvel on headstock; gold medallion on top of headstock, Maple/Mahogany body;blond stripe down the back, Charvel on headstock in white; belonged to the band Nine Inch Nails, Charvel on headstock in white, standard white nut, Restored, two long Gotoh vintage tuners needed, Kent Armstrong lipstick tube model SLHC-1 at neck, Charvel on headstock in white pearloid pickguard, Seymour Duncan humbucker pickup at bridge, later model Jackson off-white solid body 6-string. It has serial 009319 and says Charvette by Charvelle. The back of the plate was not finished and typically appears The paint was peeling, the binding was damaged, and the neck extension was broken off. What should I do? 2 Lipstick pickups. Copyright 1999 - 2023 , All Rights Reserved. I can understand this reluctance for a guitar like the Fender Stratocaster that can be knocked off by some far-east cheapo shop and sold by the hundreds to unsuspecting western white boys. Of course, a guitars price is what its worth to the owner. 3853XX. One of the best made, best finished guitars I have owned. No way to substantiate this other than postings on the web, but it sounds entirely possible. The Charvel you've chosen is a fine musical instrument and like any high-quality product, care and regular maintenance should be a priority to help your guitar or bass last a lifetime. were import models. @Matt- things move pretty slowly on here owing to the fact that its basically one guy managing it out of the goodness of his heart in his free time. 1981 - 1986. Basically, the Surfcaster Std. Otherwise Davids surf looks stock and authentic though, exactly like mine. Hi, Ive just come into possession of this Jackson Surfcaster 12 string. As far as I know the 6 digit #'s were used on Japanese imports even though the neck plate says Fort Worth, Texas. thanks again! : Yes, mine has a six digit number. This is done with strings tuned to pitch. A very high quality Japanese manufactured model came to the market from the year 2000 till 2002 the SL4 and it was from the high models of the Jackson guitars as they were made from alder or mahogany for the body-maple or mahogany for the necks but with two differences from the SL1 or the SL3 of Japan that were built . What year was it made or something about the build. Any info bout this guitar would be appreciated. : My Charvel/ Jackson has six digits, 213573. Surf Green Fender licensed Strat Headstock neck since 1986. the last few months of Charvel production, late 1985 - 1986 a "Jackson" not Thanks, Hi there, The paint job would seem to be the Dark Metallic Violet finish like the one on the Variations page. Can anyone help with the sequence meaning??? under the logo), a two digit serial number and the words "25th Anniversary". Please add my serial # and details to your registry. use the same style neck plate but have "Made in USA" (under the Charvel logo) style logos were used because they ran out of Charvel logos (remember Charvel production Purchased for around $775.00 off eBay several years ago (2005?) Charvels made at Jackson in the mid to late 1990's, in addition to being found on the mid Search eBay for pricing on Charvel versus Jackson Surfcasters, bearing in mind that some auctions are way over-priced. So dont buy this guitar as an investment. Here is one for Jackson: Jackson Guitar Company & Serial Numbers Guitars built by Rhoads and Jackson will have serial numbers from 1001 to 5491. In fact, I think, correct me if Im wrong, they only made these for two years, no? The only marginally interesting feature is the S/N which is 371000. So-Cal Style 1. Comment viewing options Heres something perhaps unusual about this guitar: it doesnt have the asymmetrical Gumby headstock that every other Charvel labeled Surfcaster Ive seen has. The bulk of these neck plates (serial numbers 6011 - 6041) were used on the 2002 Limited Edition Charvel Bulls Eye Reissue guitars. the serial number engraved in them. The fingerboard should be cleaned every time you change strings. Is the back of the body a mahogany color or is it the same color as the front? Wont sell it. Thanks. im trying to put my Surfcaster back to stock and want a look inside to see what everything should look like. Posted by Dave Koch on Tue, 07/03/2018 - 20:54. I have a Charvel Bass guitar, serial number located on the last blind fret reads "C001962" it has 3 Charvel by Jackson/Charvel pickups. Anyone have any idea who the ex-Pretender might be who played this beauty? Black headstock on right handed guitar turns up and not down. Go to http://www.fretsonthenet.com for the trem arm you need. I use mine as a 6-string and it sounds really good. Thanks for posting the additional info, Jaime. Cheers. Could newer information be added to the .xls template here? I have a Charvel with a serial #312130. Charvel guitars dating from early 1981. CHILE, Just has CHARVEL by jackson/charvelit looks older. Craig. Do not include any spaces in your answer. Is back of body same color as front or is it mahogany? Posted by Jouni Heikkinen on Thu, 04/17/2003 - 16:39. Would love any info you have to offer. Serial number is 375132. These guitars were released on July 15, 2008 with a MSRP of $999 (price included a Charvel johnsmileysutton@yahoo.com, I am the only owner of a MINT Orange Surfcaster, 2 lipstick pickups, tremolo, coil tap. It has a mahogany body. Few month ago, Ive got Surfcaster#367186. Its kind of blue/purple. Charvel Pro-Mod Style 1, Style 2, DK24, Artist Series and USA Select guitars that were made from 2013 until present day feature a 10-digit alphanumeric serial number located on the back of the headstock or neckplate. Model: 625C. Examine your guitar to find its serial number. Welcome aboard and thanks for sharing details of your new acquisition. Fire-Gro?) The Ultimate Guideto Choose The Right Guitar Slide, The Ultimate Guide to Choose Guitar Picks. Which model Yamaha guitar is best for beginners? Thank you very much for your help, couple of questions for the surfcaster experts , if serial #s were not sequential and no records were ever kept, please explain what the purpose of a serial # would be?- doesnt seem like there would be any reason for even putting them on the guitars, and if no records are kept, I mean why spend the $s to even buy the serial # plates, just lower your cost of manufacturing-, other question, is what is the best guess on the total # of surfcasters made in japan, before the name change (to jackson) and change in style and manufacturing to india , every now and then you see these guitars for sale, but not often enough to think that very many were made, or possibly it means they just werent (or arent) that popular thanks for the info, really like this info site rob. It is also a 24 fret neck. all the raised areas are chrome and the other area is black. Gina, Hi: Heres one for the database: Serial Number 385871. After seeing the ad in Guitar Player I made a couple trips to Guitar Center to check the guitar out (It was love at first sight). It was really the first nice guitar I ever owned. While the Bulls Eye Strat Head was a limited run, Theres a black bass in Germany S/N 379004 that was purchased in 1994 and a 6-string sea-foam C tail in the UK S/N 383321 that was purchased in 1994. The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly. Paying homage to it late-1970s Southern California roots, this Charvel Superstrat is easily identifiable as a So-Cal by its pickguard and Floyd Rose double-locking bridge. We advise you to send your Charvel guitars to a Charvel Authorized Service Center for your repairs. David, is that the original neck plate? Is that a real surfcaster? Your email address will not be published. Are thes guitars any good & does anybody know what king of pickups are in them? Note that But any significant blemish or customization really makes them affordable. Im probably being paranoid, but I was always under the impression that if you buy a guitar second hand, you shouldnt disclose serial numbers with pics. serial = 371337. plate similar to the original San Dimas era plates (chrome over black as opposed to gold The serial number of the Surfcaster he auctioned recently was 380538. screw holes. thankyou Jamie. 2. check out the. plate is chrome in color and simply has the Charvel logo (no "Made in USA" under David Lowery of Camper Van Beethoven with Green Quilt 1993 Surfcaster. logo ("Made in USA" underneath logo), four digit serial number and a San Dimas, It says SFC-HT 3-2 in the neck pocket. Personal playing preference will dictate the ideal/exact measurement for each player depending on musical style, playing dynamics and other factors. Hello, These were built in the 1991 1995 time frame and have serial numbers in the range 335XXX through 388XXX. Thanks a lot for the infos cheers! charvel logo on back number plate thing it has a made in Japan sticker too I have lost the tremolo arm any idea where you can get it? I saw this in the corner and jumped on it! At the time I bought this guitar I had never heard of the Surfcaster. logos used on Jackson guitars from that same time period. Posted by Dave on Sat, 10/19/2002 - 21:44. The new line consisted of three. Its still in excellent condition and played regularly as a refreshing alternative to mainstream models. After 1986, Worth, Texas' on the neck plate are actually Japanese imports. Please contact your local Charvel Authorized Dealer for more information on the availability of our products. Currently resides in Utah, USA, hi Graham, Fell in love with that particular finish, but I only ever see red orange black seafoam etc. Curiously, that "San Dimas guitar" mystique didn't rub off to its foreign cousins like the Model 4 - the fine Japanese-made Charvels produced beginning in 1986. . What do I own? I picked up a red/orange burst Surfcaster for myself as a birthday present a couple years ago. The guitar you are interested in should be priced less than $900. So, for a specific Surfcaster model, this gives you an idea of how many are known. Guys, do you have any information for a charvette ? Any help is golden. Chrome colored neck plate with the Charvel logo I misread the mention of the sunburst finish in your first post. How else can you find the history on a guitar? Scott email some pictures per the above email by Graham, just cause we like looking at these guitars. Yeah Not a lot of traffic here and not a lot to talk about since theres no documented history, no company source of info, no real new models and very few original Surfcaster owners. Yes it is green all over, 6 string, with a silver (?) The JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS32 DKA has a poplar or nato (Natural Oil only) body with arched top, bolt-on maple speed neck with graphite reinforcement and a 12"-16" compound radius rosewood fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets and pearloid sharkfin inlays. So, the guitar im looking for seems to be produced after 95. Hi Guys, I have Surfcaster #386869 Black with the Jackson Hum in the bridge and lipstick in the neck. It looks like you bought it on eBay from gravitymusic. Here is the requested information for my 2 surfcasters. This Collings I-35 LC Faded Cherry is an earth shaker. You can also download a small pdf that is a matrix of all known Surfcaster variations and the number of each variation Im aware of. $1,250. Randy Rhoads, led to these Jackson logos being used. The other serial number is 387569 and, like yours, it was made towards the end of production of the first edition Surfcasters. Here we see the 1979-80 pre-production "butcher block" strat followed by a very r. Many dings, truss rod cover missing but. Thanks :) and I forgot to include that its a 1996. Thanks!! You can probably find a serial number somewhere like under the neck joint, or on the back of the neck printed there. Price: $700 (1997 purchased new) I have what appears to be a Charvel Surfcaster acoustic electric guitar in black I have only seen them online in colors other than black. Send us a pic. This gorgeous Rickenbacker 340VP 2006 Fireglo was stolen from my storage unit along with 14 other collectible guitars. Green Quilt, Humbucker from Jackson, one lipstick, with C-Tail. This seemed like the place to ask! Serial # 278425 Box 2344 Fort Worth, TX 76113. The 20K spread sounds reasonable considering ALL of the guitars that were made in that period, but Ive never been able to track down how many of them were Surfcasters. SN 374584. I love it. Current Location: Zurich Switzerland. These plates This neck plate style is far less common than the Has your Surfcaster been modified in any way? Limited Edition Charvel Bulls Eye Reissue guitars. Bought my 91 Surfcaster brand new in a music shop in San Diego, CA in 1992. Not original case (included). Posted by dkona1 on Wed, 10/13/2021 - 15:41. First Owner, bought new in shop at 08.28.1995. Looking at old adverts (which you can see if you search 'charvel model 6' on ebay), the 1986 Model 6 didn't have any logos on the pickups. Jackson Custom Shop Bolt On Born on west coast soil, the USA DK24 is meticulously built by the Charvel team at the Custom Shop in Corona, California, so nothing about this high-performance axe is overlooked. The entry indicates the Charvel logo is white and the body is all black i.e. Just picked up a Sea Foam Green 6-string with vibrola from Strum Guitars in Portland, OR. The Links page on this site has a link to a downloadable pdf file describing the features of every Surfcaster variation. Charvel Surfcaster 12 string Black Serial #380244 (2) lipstick pickups, White Chavel on headstock. and both are in excellent condition. There are lots of bridge systems out there and without giving a big history lesson here let me just say that in the early-mid 1980s everyone wanted to use a Floyd Rose tremolo.This was inspired by Eddie Van Halen and Mr Floyd Rose through the invention of the Floyd Rose Tremolo. The only real question I have is about that Duncan Designed humbucker at the bridge- Im assuming its an aftermarket mod because while it is correct for the timeline, the 12-string model has always been equipped with 2 lipsticks. because I dont own them anymore- out of courtesy to the current owners privacy. Serial number uses a 4 digit numbering system with the first digit Yours is a later issue, probably with the Jackson logo rather than the Charvel logo, probably not made in Japan. Hi guys, I bought an orange/burst, twin lipstick pickup Surfcaster in the early 1990s: Serial number 377639 in the UK from an ad in a quality music magazine (tho I cannot remember which). I can't seem to identify mine. Hey F. Rankenstone: Can you provide details of your Surfcaster? Calling back to a San Dimas model that made him fall in love with Charvel as a teen, the Slipknot shredder puts his name on a sleek new version expertly designed to create super-heavy sound. There was no case with it but I already had a shaped silver Charvel case which I bought second hand because I liked it. It will be making its debut at this years tribute show at Egans Ballard Jamhouse June 22, 2013. But by the time Im done, it will look completely stock and should play as good as new or better. simply engraved. www.usacharvels.com: Your resource for vintage San As a manufacturer of NEW instruments only, Charvel has no direct involvement in the used, collector or vintage instruments markets and is therefore unable to offer or even speculate on the current value of your instrument. 386345. Charvel logo color? Posted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/08/2017 - 01:09. Trans-Orange Bass. Posted by giulio riccelli on Mon, 02/09/2004 - 05:34. Home. (i.e. Our highly-paid multi-talented web designer can then post these pics so we can all drool and slobber over your axe. Early in 1984 (approximately serial number 3000 and USA and Custom Shop guitars are typically stamped at the end of the fingerboard for neck-through/set-neck models and are on the neck plate for bolt-on models. No one is really sure that there IS any rhyme or reason to the sequencing of Surfcaster serial numbers. Enjoy your 12-string. Graham I do have my sales receipt from Guitar Center showing the serial number as I stated dated 9/6/1991. Anyway the numbers are 0801747. molded into it. I will come up soon with details of mine. In my opinion the introduction of this came about out of urgency. I would like to know infos on pick ups, and if how much are they worth. : Did Charvel produce six digit serial number guitars? Charvel guitars are the very embodiment of high-performance tone machines, and discerning players who prize superior sound and feel have turned to the company's finely crafted guitars as their weapons of choice for over four decades now. and the San Dimas, CA address engraved. HI huys.I have a sunburst surfcaster, serial 370956.any idea on year?? Seafoam Green Serial No. neck plate is chrome and all writing. Trans-Red with white logo // C-6 The neck plate has the raised charvel logo and the 6 digit serial number stamped on a raised plate Serial no 382356. mine is a transparent reddish-orange, but the Charvel logo on the headstock is white. :D, Rob here again heres the new (to me) Surfcaster in action http://youtu.be/VuvObXkjGZY. Posted by Jamus on Thu, 08/23/2018 - 02:13. neck plates are very similar to the neck plates used during the "serialized" USA" underneath), serial number and San Dimas, CA address in raised lettering. hi there , I own serial number 377954, bought it in Belgium in 92 but now living with it her in Switzerland ;-). Serial Number: ISC2200774 Weight: 7.2lbs Model #: 2976181398 Product Specs General SERIES: Pro-Mod ORIENTATION: Right-Hand COLOR: Satin White COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: ID Neck HEADSTOCK: Licensed Fender Telecaster NECK . Sold it to a buddy to pay for a transmission in my car in 2000 for $600 with the intent on buying it back when I saved up the money. Now i can assume its either built in 92 or 93, right? I will never part with either guitar. Flash forward 12 years and I had to trade a brand new Reverend Double Agent II to get it back! Having a glance in this beautiful site im guessing its possibly 92-94, is it right? Posted by Katina on Tue, 10/17/2017 - 00:14. If you have any further questions, you may also find more historical information regarding Fender serial numbers and dating here: Additionally you can find all available Owner's Manuals, Service Manuals, and more through our Customer Self . I think there might be a few outliers, but Ive owned more than 30 over the years and all of them made sense and were appropriately sequential. Perhaps its worth searching eBay or Reverb for a C tailpiece from the first series to see if the edges are not as sharp as yours. Posted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/25/2017 - 20:10. guitars)returned in 2004 and are currently marketed under the San Dimas Model are REAL Charvels. Id post a link to a picture but posts with links dont show up. important. Graham. Shes in great original condition, barely any wear and playing sweetly, just a couple of tiny finish surface dings, with what seems to be an original case going by the perfectly bodyformed internal rectangular, black leather ends with white piping & stitching. I have a purple charvel surfcaster std with 3 lipstick pickups with serial number C109113, body basswood. Thanks. Is this possible? New paint job, body work and hardware, including the C tailpiece and a period-correct neckplate would likely cost a forger more than a true Surfcaster on the used market. As you can see the section comes apart and the "block" has a larger square shaped top. Your guitar was most likely made in 1991. There are many pictures of these on this web site. Product Description: The Charvel Desolation DS-1 ST has a single-cutaway mahogany body with a carved top and neck-through-body design. There is no It has no tremolo and the color is kind of candy red. Posted by Steven on Fri, 02/04/2022 - 01:18. BUYERBEWARE!! What was the original finish color? Charvel logo color (black or white) Looking forward to hearing from fellow Surfcaster enthusiasts. Jackson never tracked serial numbers on any of the import models. Sorry, heres the link to the catalog scans: http://audiozone.dk/guitargallery/?content%2FGuitar_catalog_scans%2FJackson_Charvel%2F1993_Jackson_Charvel%2F, Of course; happy to provide images. Four years ago, I purchased Surfcaster 12-string #386525 from the original owner, in very poor condition, disassembled, for $240.00. The first two number digits in the serial number identify the year the guitar was created. If youre a proud owner of one of these great instruments and your details are not included in the first pdf file, please post the details here. Hi guys, Unfortunately, we cannot. The guitar is in very good condition with light pick scratches and a couple of small dings but nothing major. )wood so far, even back then when they were still produced and out in the shops. Serial Numbers on Get the best deals on Samick Acoustic Guitar when . If there are any other Surfie owners out there who are the original owners and can verify their daste of purchase, Id be interested to hear from them. Notice that I specify the manufacturer as the Chushin Gakki factory, not the Fuji-Yen Gakki factory as commonly believed. Are you selling? These neck plates say "Charvel PO Box 245, San Dimas, Ca, 91773". Guess its rare bird over here ;-) Charvel logo ("Made in We capture the nuances in color, finish, and woodgrain in stunning hi-res clarity. I own this two charvel guitars, these are the serial numbers, 346622 and 371557. Im aware of only one other Surfcaster having a metallic-violet body like yours.
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