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Need to replace tuning keys without altering the dimensions of the tuning holes, any suggestions? By 1987 Mr. Floyd Rose licenced to other companies the ability to manufacture "copies or bridges similiar to " his Patented tremolo system. what can you tell me? I have a Charvel Bass guitar, serial number located on the last blind fret reads "C001962" it has 3 Charvel by Jackson/Charvel pickups. screw holes. Any info bout this guitar would be appreciated. They are fetching upwards of $900. The tracking of serial numbers is going to tough; I contacted Fender, who now owns Charvel and they said that Charvel didnt really keep serial number records and that no information was turned over to them. 1986 Japan made Charvel model 6 should also have kahler tremolo system with brass rollers, most likely one active humbucker (9volt battery installed from the back plate) and two single coil pick ups with jackson covers, three knobs and three toggle on/off switches, sharkfin style fret markers. His passion for tinkering with guitars started much earlier. Wherever the date of purchase is known, I also include this with the serial number. I was wondering the same thing. (2 hum, front loaded Strat body shape with Strat Head neck with pickguard). Guitar Finish High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer (Aged) Pickguard Black/Cream/Black; Truss Rod Cover Black/Cream/Black; . There are many pictures of these on this web site. Search eBay for pricing on Charvel versus Jackson Surfcasters, bearing in mind that some auctions are way over-priced. 2000+ American Deluxe Series, Corona USA. Original grey hard case What was the original finish color? Ive put up a few photos of my surfcaster for sale here: https://www.facebook.com/kindfoz/media_set?set=a.10152611899271485.1073741829.611516484&type=1&pnref=story. Total guitar acclimation in a temperature and humidity controlled environment. Did Charvel produce six digit serial number guitars? I didnt see an email for Surfcaster (?). The serial # is 338827. the 382XXX serial number puts it in the correct general range (were still talking the 1000-piece range until we get a dialed in #) as a few others in the database, but without pictures or more detailed info were just assuming at this point. Posted by Slo-Hand on Wed, 11/27/2002 - 03:22. Location: MS, USA over black) in 2005. Dimas Charvel guitars! 3853XX). Ive messaged Charvel but was just redirected to Fender, and I dont expect a reply very soon. I thought I left a message here yesterday so if I am repeating myself I apologize! Who is considered the best guitar player ever. The guitar came without a case so bought a relatively cheap garden-variety HSC for it locally. the early (serial numbers) neck plates were made using a weaker metal alloy and as a All times are GMT-6. Loving having something different from the norm. Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14857 Tweet #4 08-08-2006, 02:31 PM In mint condition. Posted by Jeffery S Mccomas on Sun, 11/24/2019 - 00:28. Posted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/25/2017 - 20:10. From what I can gather, they were made in the mid 1990s and probably made in Japan, which means the build quality is probably pretty decent, but the design doesnt really lend itself to a good sounding acoustic guitar, hence, the lack of demand and lower value. The last San Dimas Charvel was #5491, built in January of 1986. I misread the mention of the sunburst finish in your first post. I agree with Graham, it is probably a 93 or 94. Purchased in 2018 from a Guitar Center in Plano, TX. Yenshan The Charvel Surfcaster acoustic electrics seem to usually run in the $300-400 range. Charvel logo ("Made in If you have a bolt-on neck, the serial number should be stamped into the neck plate. They are all I ever use in my band. Pickguard was badly and unevenly yellowed. Hi, one if only I could find one!! It's made of solid wood I think it's mahogany. #2 - Jackson did some wierd experiments in the mid 90s that resulted in quite a few unique models. Serial number 386027 is the earliest 1 lipstick / 1 humbucker Surfcaster listed on this site so far. @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. The fingerboard should be cleaned every time you change strings. It has the lipstick tube p/u in the neck+ Jackson humbucker p/u in the bridge. Inconsistent action and obvious string buzz may be indications that a neck is out of adjustment. On an electric guitar, youll typically find the serial number on the back of the guitar body or headstock. Note most Anybody know the specs on this guitar like nut width or the direct replacements for the hardware. Thanks in advance guys. Ive never seen a 12 Surf with a humbucker. Thanks. Flash forward 12 years and I had to trade a brand new Reverend Double Agent II to get it back! 6100 and up (approximately) had the original postal address, P.O. Serial Numbers 1000000-1099999 are guitars from the Early 2010 period. I have a charvel guitar with Jackson pickups, 3-way, one volume knob, and the bridge says "licensed under floyd rose patents". After that time the plain brass neck plates were once again used until the I bought a surfcaster, orange burst with 2 lipstick pickups, mahogany back, black Charvel logo on headstock in 1996 in UK. Notice that I specify the manufacturer as the Chushin Gakki factory, not the Fuji-Yen Gakki factory as commonly believed. And how much do you think its worth paying for it? Fender licensed Strat Headstock neck since 1986. Hi This is Z from Italy. And I have the original tweed guitar case with the Charvel Guitar Logo in front of case. It has serial 009319 and says Charvette by Charvelle. Please add my serial # and details to your registry. Hey Jamie: Can you provide details of your Surfcaster? From the serial number, I would guess it was made in 1993 or 1994. Noting how few NAMM Charvels were made for the 2004 shows, these I am just trying to find out the model # and the year it was made. (?!?) Four years ago, I purchased Surfcaster 12-string #386525 from the original owner, in very poor condition, disassembled, for $240.00. The serial numbers used a FOUR digit Home. Its not all original (duncan pickups, grover tuners) and a little beat up, but there are definitely bargains to be had out there with a little patience. Year of Manufacture : 2000. Depending on the (rather shaky) dollar back in 1994, my 2nd hand Surfcaster must have cost between 395 and 470 US-Dollars then i paid 700 Deutsche Mark, way less than the retail price around the time. Rich#6: My pickups look exactly like the ones in your picture. Guitars. Pretty sure I bought it around 1988-89. Moderately interesting story I recently re-acquired my 95 Surfcaster (Sea Foam, Hard tail, lipstick/humbuck). Serial Number: 221947. Charvel Consumer Relations can also be contacted at consumerrelations@charvel.com for additional assistance. 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. Still own it no plans to get rid of it. Your guitar was most likely made in 1991. Awesome. The former had white Charvel logos and the latter had black logos. Wow: Thats exactly like my number 1. Its eggplant. : This was in the past 2 years, and yes, both of them are real MIJ Surfcasters (sound hole, shark fin inlays, toothpaste logo, etc.) I am not sure if the Jackson de7889c992. Kevan- Its highly unusual for a trans-red Surfcaster to have a black HS logo- Id love to see pics if youve got them. I wanna know why its so significant! Select your preferred way to display the comments and click "Save settings" to activate your changes. I disclosed the fact that I string my 12-string as a 6-string and SignOfTheDragon chewed my tail. Currently, Charvel does not sell replacement necks. 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. Hi there I just received a Black Surfcaster here in Seattle from a store in NC, Charlette, I think. Welcome to the small but enthusiastic community of proud Surfcaster owners. These plates have serial numbers starting at 6000 and Cool site, thanks for the hard work to make it happen. USA" underneath), serial number and San Dimas, CA address in raised lettering. 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. Posted by dkona1 on Wed, 10/13/2021 - 15:41. Is is a real one? Soon, i promise! Yours is a later issue, probably with the Jackson logo rather than the Charvel logo, probably not made in Japan. 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. The guitar looks like it had taken a bit of a beating over the years. The neck plate with the serial number on the back is stamped Fort Worth Texas, USA. which had no markings. Im selling my 1992 orange Surfcaster Serial #374667 on Craigslist. Posted by Eli on Sat, 09/28/2002 - 17:34. Sweetwater's 55-Point Guitar Inspection. These neckplate cushions were Im pretty sure it is MIJ. We advise you to send your Charvel guitars to a Charvel Authorized Service Center for your repairs. Your email address will not be published. are REAL Charvels. Somewhere on this continuum lie Charvel USA guitars made in the early '80s in San Dimas, California. This is done with strings tuned to pitch. The original issue Charvel Surfcasters, made in Japan in the early nineties with the fancy neck plates, had serial numbers in the range 335XXX 388XXX. Finish: Ebony. 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. I'm not an expert, but have been learning about all things Charvel for a few years now (thought I only own 1 so far). 369XX rather than 36923? i havent seen any pictures of one exactly like mine, so kinda wanted to make sure it was authentic. Stock lipstick tubes. There were no Surfcasters in the first series that were finished in gold sparkle. Oh, yeah! Worth, Texas' on the neck plate are actually Japanese imports. does mine get added in this serial no. To complete the description, mahogany body, flame maple top, roller nut and looking at the pics here it seems to be a standard model in all respects. Ive corresponded with representatives of both factories to verify the correct manufacturer of Surfcasters in the 90s. Put some Dimarzios in it and it becomes a super strat. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 22 fret. The first serial number used was a Strat-style guitar withthe Heineken beer bottle label painted on it, November 9th, 1981. Email Charvel Consumer Relations for more information on the year your USA or Custom Shop guitar was made. I love me some Surfcaster, and play all mine un-modded- but that by no means puts any restrictions on what you do with yours. Serial numbers from 70' and 80's era Epiphone guitars made in Japan . Thanks Silversurfer. These Seriously- my two cents is worth about, well, two cents. So dont buy this guitar as an investment. I got my 92 Surfcaster, a Star-glo w/trem for $685 (Serial No. Which is weird. raw and generally quite oxidized. I just spoke with Eric. 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 . the last few months of Charvel production, late 1985 - 1986 a "Jackson" not Some unscrupulous seller may try to pass off an india-made (or a Jackson Starz reissue) as a first-gen surfcaster, but these are usually pretty easy to spot if youve done your homework. Cheers both the Charvel logo ("Made in USA" underneath) and the serial number was I inherited my brothers surfcaster which was bought in 1995 in a german music store. No, Charvel guitars cannot be purchased directly. Also, heres a URL for a scan of the 92 Charvel-Jackson catalog, including pages for the Surfcaster. This style neck plate was used Ser# 375819 If anyone knows how to identify the model and year using this information it would be greatly appreciated! I believe the pickups are the originals from looking at original adverts for the guitar. Two tuners were missing. Does it have 2 lipsticks or 1 lipstick and 1 humbucker pickup? Join the Charvel email list to stay on top of our latest product launches and artist news. I suspect the pickups and electronics in the 12-string are identical to the 6-string. Your scam explanation in the previous post sounds plausible, although any criminal investigation would quickly realize that you, as the legitimate owner, had taken the photos that the scam artist was using as evidence against you. Niche products are great fun so i thought Id add my example to the mix its a basic transparent red sunburst six string I purchased new in the UK in January 1992 for 459. For it.can anyone help with this. Could you maybe add Surfcaster Bass black to the year in the details field? all the raised areas are chrome and the other area is black. Is the back of the body a mahogany color or the same color as the front? Thanks, BC. Hot-rodded for unparalleled performance, versatile sound and exquisite style, Pro-Mod Series guitars are packed with the classic playability and innovative design elements that have made Charvel a legendary name in high-performance guitars. 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. But by the time Im done, it will look completely stock and should play as good as new or better. In fact, Surfcasters were made at the Chusin Gakki factory in Nagano, Japan. I can say with certainty that they did as I own a cream white 22 fret bolt on neck serial number 950824. I wonder if the same type of neck plate was used on other Charvel or Jackson models? Taken some photos already but not sure how to add them here. If you email me the exact serial number, I can tell you its pedigree and if it has any issues. Serial is 9629717. Thanks again for getting in touch and I look forward to hearing from you. The thought was that someone could report your instrument as stolen from them, provide the police with the serial number of an instrument they never owned, complete with pictures. Six digits on a beautiful Fort Worth, Texas nameplate. It is also a 24 fret neck. Ill add it to the links tab right away. I assumed it was original. Whats it worth? Is the Charvel logo on the peghead white or black? Can anybody help? Thanks. It has no tremolo and the color is kind of candy red. My guitar has the white Charvel headstock logo, two lipstick pickups, the tremolo, and the back is painted green also. First Owner, bought new in shop at 08.28.1995. It seems theres not an exact correlation. You can probably find a serial number somewhere like under the neck joint, or on the back of the neck printed there. Charvel bolt ons were discontinued and replaced with Jackson bolt ons in 1986. On mine the following areas are shiny chrome: the Charvel logo, the rectangular area used to stamp the serial number, and the frame around the edge of the neck plate. 6-digit serial number on neck plate David, is that the original neck plate? It has the sound hole, mahogany back, beautiful bookmatched flamed maple top, tremolo (missing arm help!? Personal playing preference will dictate the ideal/exact measurement for each player depending on musical style, playing dynamics and other factors. Posted by Tong on Sun, 09/23/2018 - 10:18. Is there any evidence that it could be a refin? Keep up the good work. CA 91773) in raised lettering. Later Kahler 2500 series trems had wider brass body bushings. By searching any provided Model Number online, you can obtain details and specifications on the product. The other serial number is 387569 and, like yours, it was made towards the end of production of the first edition Surfcasters. I am the original owner of a midnite black Surfcaster (6 string w/trem) Serial # 378361 bought in Berkeley Ca in Sept. 1991. My brother gave me his charvel he's had since the 90's in Hawaii is worth anything and is it real? Required fields are marked *. These plates had gold plating Used on the 25th Anniversary model which was Posted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/11/2021 - 06:23. address on the plates. 2. Need new mid boost pick up set consequence many of these early neck plates show warpage and cracking around the neck Dont feel bad, SS. Eastwood makes many great retro style guitars and I would love to see them bring back the Surfcaster. 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. It is blonde, with grey pearlod pickguard. No cut out for the floyd rose. The body finish / logo color determine its rarity. From the body contouring for maximum playing comfort to the tilt-back reverse headstock for improved string intonation and the dynamic DiMarzio Tone Zone bridge and DiMarzio Air Norton neck pickups, the Nova sets the bar high for contemporary guitar design. Posted by K-mac on Mon, 02/11/2019 - 01:03. Will post those when I get them back. Ill post mine too so you can see that theyre identical twins. ("Made in USA" underneath logo), EVH logo, words "ART Series" and the Again, probably being paranoid, but in this age of online scams and identity theft, Id rather err on the side of safety. Each of the 330 entries is accounted for in this matrix. Posted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 19:12. 6 string C hardtail, 6 string tremolo, or 12 string? Made in FortWorth TX. 3789XX). Wayne Charvel worked at Fender for three years in the early 1970s and started Charvels Guitar Repair in 1974. Affiliate Notice: As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. For the bolt on model series the serial numbers are useless for dating or identifying the model. Thanks again A few custom shop Charvel guitars ordered at the same time as the Bulls Eye RI's also have this style neck plate. Serial number is 328577! Minimal fret wear mostly on the first five frets. Welcome aboard and thanks for sharing details of your new acquisition. Thanks for posting the additional info, Jaime. Otherwise, strings should be changed when they are no longer giving you the tone, brightness and response that you desire. Posted by Nilson on Fri, 08/12/2016 - 16:05. But, I am in possession of a Surfcaster with a Kahler vibrato. the plate. Looking forward to hearing from fellow Surfcaster enthusiasts. As I remember, I was the first buyer for the model in the store. ), +1 on this, I'd love to know if 259909 fits into any logical sequence. Measure the space with a feeler gauge at the 8th fret. This gorgeous Rickenbacker 340VP 2006 Fireglo was stolen from my storage unit along with 14 other collectible guitars. Ive had dozens of them and still have about 10 or so. The Model series began production in 1986. Body color? These neck plates were used very briefly in 2004 Keep up the good work! The only marginally interesting feature is the S/N which is 371000. because I dont own them anymore- out of courtesy to the current owners privacy. How else can you find the history on a guitar? Purchased in 2012?. However, there are a few rare pre-production, VERY SMALL CHARVEL LOGO'S that will also have a blank neckplate that are indeed USA MADE. Hey, I paid $500 for it. Charvel Guitars. The 2 I sold over the last year I kept disclosure to 100s, (i.e. Can you send me a picture of your guitar? Does the tail piece have a C in it? Wow, thats unusual. ive been trying to figure out the year of my bass and came upon your site its a charvel surfcaster bass serial 379397 i bought it from a pawn shop in surrey BC Canada for 100$ and a cheap samick guitar i carved a skull into (: its still mint and the richest sounding bass ive ever played im wondering if its japanese made or made in india maybe you would know. S.N.001314 stamp in neck cavity reads Apr. I love the wide neck and the low action, the combo of the lipstick tube and humbucker. The 1st Digit is the year (DZ912345=American Deluxe, 2009, Corona USA) DZ+7 digits . I keep a spreadsheet of Surfcaster serial numbers with associated body colors, logo colors, pickup configuration, 6- or 12-string configuration, etc. plates were introduced in 2005 and have the. This site is dedicated to all things Charvel Surfcaster, my favorite and main guitar. No one is really sure that there IS any rhyme or reason to the sequencing of Surfcaster serial numbers. Theres a thing i dont know yet: when they switched from Charvel to Jackson, the production remained for a while in Japan, and then moved to India (losing in quality), or the Jackson batch was fully Indian? Best regards and please keep in touch. Someone finally posted one here in the US and I snagged it. I have a Charvel Surfcaster C hardtail w/ Metallic Violet finish, Serial# 387769 Wondering if you have any info on this model? I saw this in the corner and jumped on it! Please email pictures of your guitar to donrownrocks@yahoo.com. briefly in 2002 and later in 2005. Is it Jap? Thanks! Find the current Blue Book value and worth of your new and used guitars, both acoustic, electric and amplifier. 215 San Dimas. Just found your website. Randy Rhoads, led to these Jackson logos being used. 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. Box Ive also added 3 new links. Box 2344, 76113! 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). If you look for a small logo on the neck, and if the neck plate is blank, then it is most likely an extremely old or rare Charvel. Cheers Penky. Seems like this throws your numbering out of whack, but I am the only owner of this guitar and I have my initial receipt. http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/msg/4785171893.html. Hello, I'm a new member of the forum. its a six string two pick ups with tremolo The solid brass neck plate was commonly found on any info would be great. Cheers. Im aware of only one other Surfcaster having a metallic-violet body like yours. Almost as if it was done to accommodate the mistake. You can submit you image link in the comment sector so we can add it to the database. For additional care tips, download the Charvel owner's manual. Im really happy to have this back in my herd. Please send pictures to our sites owner, Don Rown, at donrownrocks@yahoo.com and hell post them so we can all see. As far as I know the 6 digit #'s were used on Japanese imports even though the neck plate says Fort Worth, Texas. 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. . Anyway the numbers are 0801747. Its clearly marked Charvel Surfcaster. Photos, soon! Ive got about 110 surfcasters tracked now, based off Grahams .xls template from above with another 30 or so thatve shown up on eBay and other sources since I downloaded it- Id be glad to send a copy to anyone interested. There has been some discussion on this site about the correlation between serial numbers and date of manufacture. Price: $700 (1997 purchased new) Contact me if intrested killerwigs@gmail.com system that started with number 1001 and ended with 5491. 3792??) loaded Strat body shape with Strat Head neck), San You say the body color is red. Crime licence Floyd rose by jackson. Never played outside of a bedroom or recording studio! I have a Charvel seafoam green surfcaster with the serial number 375332 made in Japan. Usually its a six digit number after the C. This is a white/white guitar, HSS pickups, chrome plate on the bolt-on neck, on which is stamped Charvel by Jackson/Charvel. Theres nothing but the little r next to the logo on the headstock. 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. I use mine as a 6-string and it sounds really good. Ive been meaning to put this up for the past month Orange Trans 12 string, black toothpaste logo, serial #365636. Unfortunately I don't know the serial number, but would anyone know what the number to provide us a clue. Thanks I assumed that it was rush made on a Friday evening, just before the workers left for the weekend. What color is the Charvel logo on the headstock? I will never part with either guitar. Posted by daniel on Sat, 11/20/2004 - 02:12. I have a purple charvel surfcaster std with 3 lipstick pickups with serial number C109113, body basswood. Its a Surfcaster Std with the chrome tail piece with the C cutout. Avoid getting polish directly on the hardware as this will only cause buildup and create the need for additional maintenance. Featuring versatile and balanced EMG pickups in an HSS configuration, push/pull coil splitting and a Floyd Rose 1000 Series double-locking tremolo system, this new model from the Italian guitar phenom is built for technical excellence. I purchased this because it played and sounded better than any comparably priced Fender in the store. Anything anyone can tell me would be a help. If it wasnt for the great sound I would have returned the guitar for a refund. We imagine a large barrel of neck plates with serial numbers in the factory and employees selecting one at random each time they needed one. I have a Charvel Surfcaster Seafoam Green, 2 lipstick pick ups, 370471 for your records. Scott email some pictures per the above email by Graham, just cause we like looking at these guitars. The Ultimate Guideto Choose The Right Guitar Slide, The Ultimate Guide to Choose Guitar Picks. Thanks John A few custom shop Charvel guitars Thomas, Zurich, Switzerland. Serial Numbers on Get the best deals on Samick Acoustic Guitar when . Note that the EVH hand striped and personally played guitars have a very The humbuckers started appearing in the 94 and 95 HT models. What year was it made or something about the build. ranging from approximately 6060 - 6100 ish. Working conditions. sorry i guess i should have thought of that ! Fell in love with that particular finish, but I only ever see red orange black seafoam etc. brass neck plates and appear. Sunburst 12?!? and a 5-way selector switch. johnsmileysutton@yahoo.com, I am the only owner of a MINT Orange Surfcaster, 2 lipstick pickups, tremolo, coil tap. This fine tuner set up and the block work together to hold the string, after its been cut, into the bridge. What should I do? I own (And LOVE) a Charvel with the Serial Number 289304. Mine has 013393 for serial number on the back plate. I have included a few pics too. My Charvel/ Jackson has six digits 239578. : : Did Charvel produce six digit serial number guitars? I wish we had the serial number for claptons surf, .our magnificent in-house research department and dating service date your bass guitar.. Charvel guitars dating from early 1981. Sounds like he got an incredible bargain, but thats the point: Everyone has this impression that original Surfcasters are super expensive, but the truth is, most of the prices on eBay are super inflated (they rarely sell) and from the looks of this chart, some people are paying a LOT for their Surfcasters. Ive had dozens of them and still have about 10 or so. 6 string electric. Im assuming it is fitted with a factory tremolo and the Charvel logo on the headstock is painted white. This page was generated at 03:59 PM. They only need $400 more. HI huys.I have a sunburst surfcaster, serial 370956.any idea on year?? My model is a CX391. The space between the string and the fret at this area should be no more than .020". Bought it in late 1994 (2nd hand already; the previous owner mustve made a bad buy for whatever reason the bass sounds marvellous). There are two raised points nipples for want of a better description which have not been smoothed down these actually push through the final surface varnish in front of the bridge and there is a really crude but tiny right angled cut hacked through the scratch plate next to one of the nipples. Our professional technicians, inspectors, and luthiers check every guitar over $299. 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. insurance fraud allegations?) I own 377608. I know of no other sea-foam green Surfie with a serial number lower than yours A 1991 or 1992 manufacture date is probable. I have a 90s seafoam green, 2x lipstick, tremolo version. If you have a few photo's of the guitar I'd be happy to do a bit of research for you. SN 374584. :) The neck is awesome and it sounds great! Pearl Pick Guard i love that guitar i call it my red headed girlfriend ! Buy it only if you like the way it plays and the price is right. Three pickup model and pickups say Charvette by Jackson/Charvel. Body color I love this guitar. Bolt on Charvel import serial numbers are simply sequential with no other meaning. . Thanks in advance! Neck adjustments should not be attempted unless you are comfortable doing so. Well post it to the database. Professional, detailed photos of every single guitar. Although it seems there isnt a strict correlation between Surfcaster serial numbers and date of manufacture, yours has a fairly early serial number and was therefore manufactured in 1991 or 1992. I just couldnt conceive that the serial numbers would be so far off from mine. hit me up if youd be willing to help out thanks!! Do not include any spaces in your answer. Serial number 37436x. correct re the tremolo but the headstock logo is black. 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. Charvel logo was applied to Charvels with the Jackson (pointy) style neck. I finally picked up my new surfcaster. Plate number 370890 can you give me brief information about that guitar? Graham I do have my sales receipt from Guitar Center showing the serial number as I stated dated 9/6/1991. If 6-string, describe pickup configuration (2 lipsticks, or bridge humbucker / neck lipstick) gig bag). In the above photo I have seperated the string lock block from the fine tuner. NON-PERMANENT MODS??? Jap neck through models had the serial number after the last fret on the fretboard. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10HW3iPrDNwR6At18jZiB551y7zLZeakI. Welcome to the forum. just wonder where you were located and also whether the guitar is still for sale. 379 is still within the early tremolo surfs, before the humbucker, which I think are all 380 and above. What years were Jackson Guitars made in Japan? They used Charvel licenses Gotoh tuners. One of the best made, best finished guitars I have owned. Anyone have any idea who the ex-Pretender might be who played this beauty? and both are in excellent condition. case (Serial No. I own 377718. Model Series Charvel guitars. Later! Is this site still active other than this comments section? I shall email you some pics thanks for the welcome, Ive just been quietly (its nearly midnight here) been running through the whole of The Byrds Greatest Hits cant put the thing down ! The first two number digits in the serial number identify the year the guitar was created. These are identical to the Portland, Oregon. antisinglecoil Senior . My first effort was to trash all of the spam posted to the various pages. Toby, Kevan B- Welcome to the fold, brethren! G&L instruments benefited from his lifetime of creativity and innovation, and throughout the 1980s his groundbreaking new instruments became icons loved by . Graham. 386345. In fact, I think, correct me if Im wrong, they only made these for two years, no? Posted by OlivierD on Mon, 04/15/2019 - 20:54. I have been looking for a japanese-Surfcaster ser.-no. I think the neck plate was simply replaced and Ill never know the original serial number. chart for ages. The neck www.usacharvels.com: Your resource for vintage San Dimas Charvel guitars! I have a Charvel with a serial number just 10 away from yours. Heres another one for your database: -Mike [emailprotected] 954-328-8097, Hello the guitar is white crackle(body and headstock), black toothpaste logo, black with chrome raised fort worth tx bolt-on neck plate,24 frets serial#333853. If there is no measured space between the fret and string, the truss rod should be loosened (counterclockwise) in 1/4 turn increments. The Links page on this site has a link to a downloadable pdf file describing the features of every Surfcaster variation. Two different postal addresses were used, P.O. Now Im putting it back close to stock from when I originally bought it. Charvel proudly collaborated with the New Jersey native to bring you the Angel Vivaldi Signature DK24 Nova an axe that packs as much phenomenal force as the man playing it. Im from Italy, heres impossible to find anyone who knows the model so I still got it. neck plates are very similar to the neck plates used during the "serialized" Bought it new with case. I have the single lipstick in the neck and humbucker in bridge no tremolo. 6 string tremolo, orange, black logo, 2 lipsticks, SN 374584, changed tone pot to 500k. I bought it because it played very well. Just bought a black Surfcaster Bass. At the height of the companys success, Jackson sold Charvel to a Japanese manufacturer in 1989, and Fender purchased Charvel in 2002. This Surfcaster still has the original plastic on it! The serial number could mean anywhere from 1996 to 1999, but Id be comfortable assuming this was a very early Jackson- probably put together from leftover Charvel parts after the brands collapse, (they were both made at Chushin Gakki factory) and then branded with the Jackson logo. , contribute to the serial number database, and offer your own experiences with the Surfcaster. To me it's worth thousands. 6-string or 12-string? Serial #377593, Serial #384631 However, not all locations are equipped to handle every type of service issue, so we recommend that you call ahead and verify that the service center can address your specific repair needs. Are there any updates for the serial number chart above? My guitar is C600050, which is why I asked originally. is a fairly early serial number. Charvel Vintage 1980's Electric Guitar. It is a strat style body with two humbuckers and a JT-6 Trem. Note that Im afraid Im not much help. To help you identify your Jackson / Charvel, use the following information: If you have a San Dimas California or Ontario California neckplate and, or have a "MADE IN USA" logo on the headstock, you have a USA MADE guitar. 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. Thanks! Please confirm that the Charvel logo on the peghead is white and not black. In my opinion the introduction of this came about out of urgency. Chrome colored neck plate with the Charvel logo These are not real Jacksons! We have a seafoam #377710 that will be for sale very soon. , electric and amplifier lipstick and 1 humbucker Surfcaster listed on this I. The pickups and electronics in the bridge mind that some auctions are way over-priced because! 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