If you have acidic perspiration or perspire excessively, please keep the hardware well-oiled or it will rust and corrode. same as those found on regular production Charvel guitars and have the Charvel logo Hey F. Rankenstone: Can you provide details of your Surfcaster? The first two number digits in the serial number identify the year the guitar was created. denoting year of. consequence many of these early neck plates show warpage and cracking around the neck A SIX digit serial number system was used with the first two digits 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. I bought it because it played very well. -Rick matt86 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 12 Tweet #4 04-27-2009, 10:58 AM Thanks! My luthier will fabricate a new back plate and may have a push-in tremolo bar that will work well. If this unit is on your guitar that would positively date it to 1987 or later. Hi, my Charvel/Jackson has the backwards headstock with a single/humbucker config. If you check the Classifieds page and send me the information we ask for advertising a Surfcaster for sale, I can give you an idea of your Surfcasters value. Im pretty sure it is MIJ. Neck adjustments should not be attempted unless you are comfortable doing so. The stamping of the serial number looks so different than any of mine or others Ive seen. Please keep the Surfcaster dialogue going Id love to hear from other owners! Thanks! Any thoughts as to date/history etc? What color is the Charvel logo on the headstock? Hey, just a suggestion, but Id post James Rs last purchase price in your chart, as low as it was. All the text was in raised lettering giving. Chrome colored neck plate having the Charvel logo Delete the post unless it provides information other than just a dead link to an old eBay auction? Seems like this throws your numbering out of whack, but I am the only owner of this guitar and I have my initial receipt. These are identical to the Hi there! hi there , I own serial number 377954, bought it in Belgium in 92 but now living with it her in Switzerland ;-). Any idea if its just junk knockoff of old and of some value? Posted by Jouni Heikkinen on Thu, 04/17/2003 - 16:39. like to know what year this is from serial is 000840, anyone that could help, i'd appreciate it. $700.00 with ohsc. mine is a transparent reddish-orange, but the Charvel logo on the headstock is white. Posted by bls1313666 on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 17:56. used. Hi How to Choose the Right Guitar String Gauges? The guitar came without a case so bought a relatively cheap garden-variety HSC for it locally. or just a link that i can link to? Im really happy to have this back in my herd. If you have what I think you do, it is probably a pretty valuable American made Charvel. The body finish / logo color determine its rarity. The two single coils are EMG style (ie covered in black plastic so you can't see the poles) and dont have any logo either. The concensus seemed to be that the neckplate was authentic, but likely sanded down and re-stamped to hide the original. Yours is a later issue, probably with the Jackson logo rather than the Charvel logo, probably not made in Japan. Hello, I'm a new member of the forum. Howie: Your information is interesting because of the serial number and date of purchase of your guitar. 3853XX). 2 lipstick pups I have a Charvel seafoam green surfcaster with the serial number 375332 made in Japan. Used on the 25th Anniversary model which was 3. Charvel bolt ons were discontinued and replaced with Jackson bolt ons in 1986. I just couldnt conceive that the serial numbers would be so far off from mine. But there are good deals to be had I got my 94 Surfcaster HT, Sea Foam Green for a $725.00, with orig. If a 6-string, does it have a tremolo or a C tailpiece? https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10HW3iPrDNwR6At18jZiB551y7zLZeakI. Serial Number: 221947. gig bag). $550, shipment excepted. address on the plates. Im less pessimistic than Silver. Charvels made after NAMM list ? he didnt know what he had. It seems theres not an exact correlation. Tremelo. 6 string C hardtail, 6 string tremolo, or 12 string? Location: MS, USA s/n: 018852 is engraved into the plate. pre-serialized (prepro) Charvel guitars that were manufactured between 1979 and late 1981. Posted by Jeffery S Mccomas on Sun, 11/24/2019 - 00:28. This style neck plate was used VIEW THE LATEST Sean Long Signature San Dimas Style 1 The serial number was stamped into a small raised Serial Numbers on Get the best deals on Samick Acoustic Guitar when . 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. hello, im livein Shizuoka JPN I just bought a surf for $550 on craigslist. These were built in the 1991 1995 time frame and have serial numbers in the range 335XXX through 388XXX. I know of no other sea-foam green Surfie with a serial number lower than yours A 1991 or 1992 manufacture date is probable. Posted by MarkAnthony on Fri, 01/18/2019 - 17:20. From the serial number, we can tell that your guitar is one of the original-run Surfcasters with the single shark-fin sound-hole and the shark-fin inlays. They are all I ever use in my band, Don Rown and the Uncommitted.. Post pictures of your Surfcasters, contribute to the serial number database, and offer your own experiences with the Surfcaster. Who and how can I submit info on my Surfcaster? 36674?). case (Serial No. Its seems I've stumbled across a pretty early guitar. Ive posted this in another place on the site but I wanna make sure people see it: I dont know if you are aware of this but an awesome company called Eastwood Guitars is looking for funding to recreate Surfcasters. Posted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/11/2021 - 06:23. Now Im putting it back close to stock from when I originally bought it. Mine is serial number 386027. Serial numbers from 70' and 80's era Epiphone guitars made in Japan . Anyway the numbers are 0801747. 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. Pro-Mod Style 1 and Style 2, and Pro- Mod DK24 guitars feature hand-rubbed urethane finishes. If you have a bolt-on neck, the serial number should be stamped into the neck plate. 6-digit serial number on neck plate At the time I bought this guitar I had never heard of the Surfcaster. Fell in love with that particular finish, but I only ever see red orange black seafoam etc. Welcome to the small but enthusiastic community of proud Surfcaster owners. Ive got 12 surfcasters reported with that serial prefix in my database, but only one in trans orange. briefly in 2002 and later in 2005. Hynek Dvorak: Thanks. Do not include any spaces in your answer. More like a traditional Cherry Sunburst finish (Red to Yellow fade). i.e. @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. 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. *Single Line Klusons I learned refers to the name stamping style not the in line 12 sting tuners one sometimes sees dont worry no new holes were drilled. use the same style neck plate but have "Made in USA" (under the Charvel logo) Box 245 San Dimas, Original grey hard case Bought it in late 1994 (2nd hand already; the previous owner mustve made a bad buy for whatever reason the bass sounds marvellous). 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. ordered at the same time as the Bulls Eye RI's also have this style neck plate. Its clearly marked Charvel Surfcaster. I have a charvel guitar with Jackson pickups, 3-way, one volume knob, and the bridge says "licensed under floyd rose patents". Youll find a complete description of the original-run Surfcasters under the Links page on this site. I have about 150 entries in the spreadsheet and it confirms an approximate correlation between serial numbers and dates-of-manufacture, so perhaps the barrel was not very big after all. Use a capo to press the strings to the fingerboard at the first fret while using a finger to press the low E string to the fingerboard at the fret at the neck/body joint. The only company making a Surfcaster copy is GRB, but they call it a tribute and theyre very easily distinguished from Charvel Surfcasters. 01-28-2009, 09:32 PM. Thanks again 2. hit me up if youd be willing to help out thanks!! Explore some of our latest models. The fat frets are standard. The back of the plate was not finished and typically appears These logo's me@grahampearson.com, I found a Surfcaster I think I want to buy and want some help on making sure its the real deal. To locate a service center, please visit our Charvel Authorized Service Center information page. :D, Rob here again heres the new (to me) Surfcaster in action http://youtu.be/VuvObXkjGZY. I wonder how its possible that the serial numbers are so far apart? It is important to note that these neck plates look Available in both 6-and-7-string variants, Vivaldis Nova offers it all spectacular style, enhanced engineering for brazen playing finesse and rich tone that erupts with versatility. I've had a 1986 Jackson Charvel Model 6 for 30 years. The Chandler in the bridge position was replaced but Ive already located a replacement, new in box from back in the day. I have a Charvel with a serial number just 10 away from yours. How darest thou defile the sacred Surfcaster? What else would you like to know for your serial number list? Thanks! Posted by Eli on Sat, 09/28/2002 - 17:34. Other: Blue/Purple (blurple) with white Charvel logo, vintage-style tuners, dot inlays Guild tuners, mini toggle switch for in/out of phase, black pickguard and black headstock with white lettering. on the normal production EVH ART Series Charvel It seems to me that all the early Surfcasters had 2 lipstick pickups. I have a six digit charvel with the name plate on the back of the guitar it's a bolt on neck. Charvel Surfcaster Serial Numbers, Pictures and History. In mint condition. loaded Strat body shape with Strat Head neck), San Probably a 92. Unfortunately, we cannot. Is this site still active other than this comments section? If you've ever seen an Original Floyd Rose trem you will quickly be able to tell this difference. Is back of body same color as front or is it mahogany? ><br /><p>The trem was professionally blocked but the block can be . Posted by Jeff on Mon, 12/07/2015 - 18:02. And how much do you think its worth paying for it? I paid $500 for it. However, the serial number on the USA and Custom Shop guitars do not usually indicate the year the guitar was made. One more to add to the database. 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. Charvel logo was applied to Charvels with the Jackson (pointy) style neck. similar neck plate but used a 3 digit serial numbering system. It has been repainted including the headstock. Please let me know if either of these details is incorrect. USA" underneath), serial number and San Dimas, CA address in raised lettering. Perhaps the same serial number bins were used for all guitars made in this period? Looks really nice and sounds great! Of course, a guitars price is what its worth to the owner. They are fetching upwards of $900. Currently, Im still learning the intricacies of WordPress. I wonder if anyone can help me I have recently bought a surfcaster from a second-hand shop. Promoted to a Master Builder in 2018, Joe Williams first came to Charvel/Jackson in 2005 from a vintage guitar shop, where he repaired and set up used guitars. guitars)returned in 2004 and are currently marketed under the San Dimas Model 384522 Any ideas on the year? Purchased in 1992. i am going to get the frets re serfist as open cords are not in perfect tune from being worn over the years! Whats even more strange is the range of serial numbers reported on this site is from 366XXX to 387406, which is over 20,000 over a 5-year period. Box 2344 Fort Worth, TX 76113. 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. Was located in Toronto, Canada, and shes now located in Devon, England. Join the Charvel email list to stay on top of our latest product launches and artist news. 3792??) So, the guitar im looking for seems to be produced after 95. These are more valueable than the second batch of Surfcasters that have a Jackson signature on a more plain-shaped headstock. This will help our magnificent in-house research department and dating service date your bass guitar. This is done with strings tuned to pitch. This Surfcaster still has the original plastic on it! Charvel logo color? Welcome to the forum. The new line consisted of three. plates were bolted directly to the guitar body (no cushion). It has the sound hole, mahogany back, beautiful bookmatched flamed maple top, tremolo (missing arm help!? Thanks for sharing information with us :). For it.can anyone help with this. Gina, Hi: Heres one for the database: Serial Number 385871. Im aware of only one other Surfcaster having a metallic-violet body like yours. ), shark fin inlays and black Charvel logo. Notice that I specify the manufacturer as the Chushin Gakki factory, not the Fuji-Yen Gakki factory as commonly believed. If you have a Ft.Worth Texas neckplate, or you have a neckplate that simply says Jackson / Charvel, you do NOT have a USA MADE guitar. The world-famous Charvel USA Custom Shop in Corona, California, offers custom build options. It has no tremolo and the color is kind of candy red. : I have a six digit charvel with the name plate on the back of the guitar it's a bolt on neck. Welcome aboard and thanks for sharing details of your new acquisition. It would be nice to get an overall average. mine is a te custom w/ 378561 Jackson Custom Shop Bolt On The owner of this site has given me editorial privileges. Charvels made at Jackson in the mid to late 1990's, in addition to being found on the mid with serial number 6000 and ending with 6050 was It is also a 24 fret neck. This would be before they (surfcasters) went over to Jackson right? For example, a guitar with the serial number ICJ1500001 was made in 2015. 1990's produced Charvel San Dimas Traditional model guitars. The Ultimate Guideto Choose The Right Guitar Slide, The Ultimate Guide to Choose Guitar Picks. Does it sound like an original? : I have one with a serial #9409470. Post pictures of your Surfcasters, contribute to the serial number database, and offer your own experiences with the Surfcaster. The JT-6 trem is NOT an "Original Floyd Rose". It has since undergone a slow, but complete restoration. 3. Yenshan The Charvel Surfcaster acoustic electrics seem to usually run in the $300-400 range. Please contact me at me@grahampearson.com if you wish to provide any updates to this table. If it doesnt reach its goal they wont produce it. Would 378xxx serial be a genuine original surfcaster. S.n. Worth, Texas' on the neck plate are actually Japanese imports. Posted by Dago on Fri, 09/11/2020 - 00:55. They work better than the originals. Please send pictures to our sites owner, Don Rown, at donrownrocks@yahoo.com and hell post them so we can all see. 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. Can anyone help me get any info about the model of my Charvel serial # 295371 and its worth. Ill post mine too so you can see that theyre identical twins. I have been looking for a japanese-Surfcaster ser.-no. I DID MOD ONE OF MINE! molded into it. You just made my day! It has now been restored to its original glory with a sunburst front and black back and sides, and is undergoing assembly. I bought it from Kemi, Finland about 7 years ago. They are all I ever use in my band, Don Rown and the Uncommitted. The type of backplate is another indicator of the age of the guitar. 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. check out the. The 2 I sold over the last year I kept disclosure to 100s, (i.e. These neck plates were considerably thicker than the originals, and have the The head stock reads Charvel with an "R" not "TM" the rear of the tuning heads say Jackson followed by the "R" and it has no neck plate gasket. I hope your guitar brings you as many hours of pleasure as mine does. Surfcasters with humbuckers at the bridge didnt come along until later. Regarding your C tailpiece, Ive never heard anyone else complain about its sharp edges. This type of neckplate is found only on the oldest Charvels or pre-serialized Charvels. What do you think about that? Posted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/17/2022 - 15:04. I also have two 00 as my first two digits of six humm, I understand the part about the 6 digit bolt on neck being a Jap. Thanks, best. Japanese Charvel | The Resource for Charvel Japanese Serial Numbers . as seen on the Variations page, 94 catalog picture. It has serial 009319 and says Charvette by Charvelle. 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. Hi guys, Join the Charvel email list to stay on top of our latest product launches and artist news. CA can be found on plates having serial numbers There is no 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. Bought new in Munich/Germany for 1,200 Deutschmark in 1992 under the logo), a two digit serial number and the words "25th Anniversary". A real keeper. Serial number is 328577! According to my notes, your guitar has a 1-5/8 phenolic nut and Gotoh Kluson style tuners with enclosed machines. These neck plates say "Charvel PO Box 245, San Dimas, Ca, 91773". My serial number is 925899 on backplate.Does it mean ? Thanks. 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. Please email pictures of your guitar to donrownrocks@yahoo.com. Posted by Derek Fassino on Thu, 03/18/2004 - 17:35. Posted by Robert Wheeler on Sun, 03/10/2019 - 00:32. Charvel Guitars. Your serial number 378361 puts it closer to September of 1993 rather than September of 1991 so Id be interested if you can confirm your information somehow. Hi, I have a Black 12 String Surfcaster in England. Need to know how much this guitar is worth the number are 247193 them it also says p.o.box 234 Fort Worth TX 76113 U.S.A. the serial # is 371694 and i was wondering if anybody out their can tell me anything about it like the year it was made and where etc.i would love to know anything! If you have a few photo's of the guitar I'd be happy to do a bit of research for you. Perhaps yours is the transparent Red? My first effort was to trash all of the spam posted to the various pages. The serial numbers from that period (along with the neckplates that are found on almost all surfcasters) were spread out over all bolt-on models made in Japan. I already have an entry in the serial number database for your guitar. Its built like a tank!! which had no markings. Certainly all the early Surfcasters registered on this site have 2 lipstick pickups. This example carries serial number 227735 - lacking any apparent . Posted by Bob on Sat, 01/23/2021 - 01:19. Charvel proudly honors Duplantier with a distinctively elegant and ferocious signature model worthy of those musical pursuits. , contribute to the serial number database, and offer your own experiences with the Surfcaster. Lorenzo. Tremolo bar missing (of course), as is the back plate. Ive tabulated all this info in a pdf file you can download from the Links page on this site. Im assuming you love it? Graham. In fact, Surfcasters were made at the Chusin Gakki factory in Nagano, Japan. The Links page on this site has a link to a downloadable pdf file describing the features of every Surfcaster variation. Total guitar acclimation in a temperature and humidity controlled environment. Thanks to everyone who has posted details of their Surfcaster. KevanB- My bad! Working conditions. Guys, do you have any information for a charvette ? Select your preferred way to display the comments and click "Save settings" to activate your changes. Its an early Charvel 6 String in this fading green finish with black humbucker and the C-bridge. Mike- that sounds genuine enough, serial # is in the proper range- although youd need pics and more details to be sure. 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. More like a Rickenbacker Star-glow finish (Red to Natural fade) and 2. because I dont own them anymore- out of courtesy to the current owners privacy. Currently resides in Utah, USA, hi Graham, I have a Charvel Surfcaster Seafoam Green, 2 lipstick pick ups, 370471 for your records. 6. With the serial number you can probably call the company for an estimate on the date. This is Z from Italy. Japanese Import Charvel Models charvel japan and charvel japanese serial numbers start at 220000. If 6-string, does it have a tremolo? Two different postal addresses were used, P.O. Required fields are marked *. Note that the EVH hand striped and personally played guitars have a very I have a 90s seafoam green, 2x lipstick, tremolo version. So I've done a bit of research, and it seems that the Charvel guitars with 'Ft. Yes it is green all over, 6 string, with a silver (?) Although Charvel does not sell replacement parts directly, a selection of parts for current and some older models (depending on the year) can be ordered from your local Charvel Authorized Dealer or Charvel Authorized Service Center. Personal playing preference will dictate the ideal/exact measurement for each player depending on musical style, playing dynamics and other factors. Beautiful Vintage 1980's Charvel Guitar with Original Jackson Tuners, 2 Original Jackson Single Coil Pickups, Orginal Floyd Rose Licensed Trem made by Schaller in Germany, and Dimarzio Fred Humbucker. My guitar is C600050, which is why I asked originally. I still own it and it is still in perfect condition. Any info bout this guitar would be appreciated. Its kind of blue/purple. I've played the San Dimas models and they're just a near-perfect guitar for me with the unfinished maple neck, large frets, Strat style body, and Floyd rose. It has the lipstick tube p/u in the neck+ Jackson humbucker p/u in the bridge. How can I find out what it is worth$?. Jackson written on the headstock, no OHSC. Limited Edition Charvel Bulls Eye Reissue guitars. Graham I am sending in my details now for my Surf 12-string. These chrome colored neck plates have the Charvel Charvel production was movedoverseas and all new guitars bearing the Charvel logo Graham I do have my sales receipt from Guitar Center showing the serial number as I stated dated 9/6/1991. Body color? Thanks in advance! I would like to add my 2 surfcasters to the data base. That neck plate looks quite different to mine. 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. Id be glad to help where I can. Prior to this the neck Product Description: The Charvel Desolation DS-1 ST has a single-cutaway mahogany body with a carved top and neck-through-body design. sorry i guess i should have thought of that ! ), +1 on this, I'd love to know if 259909 fits into any logical sequence. Posted by Dave on Sat, 10/19/2002 - 21:44. I have a red figured-top 12-string (back of body has a mahogany finish) and the Charvel logo is white like yours, serial number 372437 (1992 ?). The bulk of these neck plates (serial numbers 6011 - 6041) were used on the 2002 To register your Surfcaster so its included in the serial number pdf file, downloadable from the Links page, please let me know the following information: 1. Hes asking $700. What was the original finish color? Avoid getting polish directly on the hardware as this will only cause buildup and create the need for additional maintenance. Here is the url: https://picasaweb.google.com/2009NCTA/Surfcaster. rjohnstonesorry, I wasn't very clear in my thanks message. Bolt on Charvel import serial numbers are simply sequential with no other meaning. I can't seem to identify mine. similar to the neck plates found. I just spoke with Eric. Are thes guitars any good & does anybody know what king of pickups are in them? Note that WAIT! The electronics were present, but non-functional. ("Made in USA". CikMick: the edges of these neck plates. bought from Fender and all neckplate cushions from this era has the Fender part number Exactly. and then cleared (lacquered). : My Charvel/ Jackson has six digits, 213573. Chrome colored neck plate with the Charvel logo Anniversary" Charvel guitars were made and these were the first Charvels to feature a It is common to see the lacquer chipped (worn) around 4. The paint was peeling, the binding was damaged, and the neck extension was broken off. No, it had the Charvel logo on the head stock. Posted by Rascal on Thu, 03/29/2018 - 05:37. I am the original owner of a midnite black Surfcaster (6 string w/trem) Serial # 378361 bought in Berkeley Ca in Sept. 1991. 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. It is blonde, with grey pearlod pickguard. Alex says: January 9, 2021 at 2:32 am antisinglecoil Senior . Please email pictures of your bass to donrownrocks@yahoo.com. Guitars. The neck plate on mine is plain with a rolled number in the 90xxxx range. As metal reigned throughout the 1980s, a Charvel became the ax of choice amongst numerous superstar virtuosos. I forget the model number. thanks again! I own (And LOVE) a Charvel with the Serial Number 289304. the early (serial numbers) neck plates were made using a weaker metal alloy and as a I will come up soon with details of mine. screw holes. introduction of the 4 digit "serialized" neck plates in late 1981. guitars. 379004. As I remember, I was the first buyer for the model in the store. For me, its the best guitar Ive ever had. Which model Yamaha guitar is best for beginners? I suspect the pickups and electronics in the 12-string are identical to the 6-string. CHARVEL and the distinctive headstock design commonly found on CHARVEL guitars are registered trademarks of FMIC under license to JCMI. 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. It was on the guitar when I bought it. This site is dedicated to all things Charvel Surfcaster, my favorite and main guitar. Id be interested in a peek under the pickguard next time youre re-stringing, just to see if the purple paint is in the pickup cavity or not. Posted by Tong on Sun, 09/23/2018 - 10:18. Charvel guitars use an assortment of bridge styles for various models, and the bridge style on your guitar will need to be identified for proper adjusting. 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. If you send your photos to me, at me@grahampearson.com, Ill attempt to upload them to this site. Thanks for your reply and for verifying the date of purchase. 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