Thanks. Im assuming the Charvel logo is black and that your guitar has a tremolo and roller-nut. How to Choose the Right Guitar String Gauges? I think Id like to buy your surf Scott. Posted by Tong on Sun, 09/23/2018 - 10:18. 2. briefly in 2002 and later in 2005. Wont sell it. I re-ordered the strings on my star-glo 12 to the Ricky style! I own 377718. 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. February 22, 2022 by Joe Nevin 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. The neck plate on mine is plain with a rolled number in the 90xxxx range. Someone finally posted one here in the US and I snagged it. Again, welcome aboard and I hope your Surfacster gives you many hours of enjoyment. Mine has 013393 for serial number on the back plate. I found a late Surfcaster and I want to figure out if it cuold be a good buy. Its seems I've stumbled across a pretty early guitar. Serial is 9629717. We could try and find the oldest one out there with this thread, the challenge is set! It was on the guitar when I bought it. Is the back of the body a mahogany color or the same color as the front? im looking for a surfcaster and i need your help Graham. It has a mahogany body. 379 is still within the early tremolo surfs, before the humbucker, which I think are all 380 and above. As I remember, I was the first buyer for the model in the store. Re: Charvel serial number Thanks a lot man! If you have acidic perspiration or perspire excessively, please keep the hardware well-oiled or it will rust and corrode. hello!!! It is a 7 digit serial. I assumed that it was rush made on a Friday evening, just before the workers left for the weekend. Prior to this the neck I think the neck plate was simply replaced and Ill never know the original serial number. I agree with Graham, it is probably a 93 or 94. :) I paid 500. How about some additional details about your Surfcaster? Yours is a later issue, probably with the Jackson logo rather than the Charvel logo, probably not made in Japan. Still has its little Made in Japan sticker, in fact the clear sticky film was still on the truss rod cover too ! So I've recently run into a few Charvel guitars lately and I absolutely love them! I've had dozens of them and still have about 10 or so. Ive also added 3 new links. 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. Perhaps yours is the transparent Red? Please email pictures of your bass to donrownrocks@yahoo.com. Pickguard was badly and unevenly yellowed. The number on the back says 362220. Posted by Billy C on Mon, 09/01/2003 - 11:31. plates. I bought a surfcaster, orange burst with 2 lipstick pickups, mahogany back, black Charvel logo on headstock in 1996 in UK. Mike- that sounds genuine enough, serial # is in the proper range- although youd need pics and more details to be sure. Here is one for Jackson: Jackson Guitar Company & Serial Numbers Guitars built by Rhoads and Jackson will have serial numbers from 1001 to 5491. After being successfully reintroduced briefly in 2002 (Limited run and All I knew of Charvel & Jackson was Eddie VanHalen and shredders. If this unit is on your guitar that would positively date it to 1987 or later. It seems theres not an exact correlation. Do you guys have any ideas? it was made between 1990 and 1997/98. Ive had dozens of them and still have about 10 or so. If youre curious enough, you could also check the neck pocket for a birth-date to confirm the serial# timeframe. available in its own extremely limited custom color that changed every three months or so. Welcome to the World Headquarters for the CharvelSurfcaster. It is blonde, with grey pearlod pickguard. There are certain cases where a broken neck may be covered under your Charvel warranty, but if the neck broke outside of your warranty, please contact your local Charvel Authorized Service Center to determine if the neck can be repaired or replaced. A friend gave me a Charvel guitar. Thanks for posting details of your 12-string black Surfcaster. Posted by Scott on Sun, 09/29/2002 - 20:48. I have the single lipstick in the neck and humbucker in bridge no tremolo. Is it a 6-string or a 12-string? There has been some discussion on this site about the correlation between serial numbers and date of manufacture. The bulk of these neck plates (serial numbers 6011 - 6041) were used on the 2002 THANKS! Serial # 374377 serial number is 381776. Guitars. 96195XX. any info would be great. Please confirm the color, and pics can be sent to john-at-theElemental-dot-com. Must have bought it 1992? 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. No modifications. I have a good friend (Chief of Police) who can broadcast the details of a stolen instrument to the majority of law enforcement agencies in the USA and Canada, as well as pawn shops and second-hand musical instrument dealers. Comment viewing options I own this two charvel guitars, these are the serial numbers, 346622 and 371557. I bought it in a pawn shop in 1995. It would be nice to get an overall average. It is totally stock with no alterations. Any thoughts as to date/history etc? Anyway the numbers are 0801747. Otherwise Davids surf looks stock and authentic though, exactly like mine. But any significant blemish or customization really makes them affordable. If 6-string, does it have a tremolo? Few month ago, Ive got Surfcaster#367186. In the s, the .. Did Charvel produce six digit serial number guitars? Keep up the good work! 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. Add me to the database: #380128. Thanks! More like a Rickenbacker Star-glow finish (Red to Natural fade) and 2. If there is no measured space between the fret and string, the truss rod should be loosened (counterclockwise) in 1/4 turn increments. Email Surfcaster with pics and hell put them up. is engraved into the plate. Let me know how to get you photos for your site. I have been looking for one of these for years and couldnt be happier with the one I found. How else can you find the history on a guitar? So-Cal Style 1. This site has some basic info http://audiozone.dk/index-filer/charvel-japan-import-guitars.php#charvel_japan_1986-1991. Posted by Thomas on Tue, 01/26/2021 - 22:28. The guitars serial number also may give you a clue to its value. Year/Make /Model of my Charvel The 2 I sold over the last year I kept disclosure to 100s, (i.e. plates are basically copies of the original "serialized" neck plates used from Hey, just a suggestion, but Id post James Rs last purchase price in your chart, as low as it was. Thanks in advance guys. or just a link that i can link to? For the purposes of the chart, you can use my info above (Im in NJ). I paid 300 for it. BUYERBEWARE!! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I inherited my brothers surfcaster which was bought in 1995 in a german music store. Any expert advise? .original caseany ideas on a value?? These are not real Jacksons! Surf Green My email is me@grahampearson.com. Ive done some research and the serial number is from 1996 (Japan). VIEW THE LATEST Sean Long Signature San Dimas Style 1 Professional, detailed photos of every single guitar. Examine your guitar to find its serial number. Are thes guitars any good & does anybody know what king of pickups are in them? So dont buy this guitar as an investment. Dimas Charvel guitars! The 5 digit Serial No.001341 on back neck Plate with San Dimas California non recessed floydrose trem,2 Seymour Duncan p/u a 3 way switch with 1volume control . I love this guitar. Rhoads and Jackson built Charvels are the most desirable because of how rare. Wherever the date of purchase is known, I also include this with the serial number. Thanks for your reply and for verifying the date of purchase. (Im guessing yours might actually be a cherryburst finish, with the red around the edges of the body fading to the natural wood color in the center?) I DID MOD ONE OF MINE! In the future, I hope to check each of the posts for dead links there are many such links to expired eBay auctions for example. Jap neck through models had the serial number after the last fret on the fretboard. Its serial number is 381907. I never thought that Id see a 12-string in that color! Serial number 37436x. was shutting down at this time) or if Jackson guitars increase in popularity, thanks to 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. The fingerboard should be cleaned every time you change strings. Purchased for around $775.00 off eBay several years ago (2005?) (production) era, differing only in a FIVE versus FOUR digit numbering system. Anybody know the specs on this guitar like nut width or the direct replacements for the hardware. Posted by Nilson on Fri, 08/12/2016 - 16:05. Never played outside of a bedroom or recording studio! Sorry Im typing on my phone. Send in your picture and Ill post it on the site. Charvel Surfcaster 12 string Black Serial #380244 (2) lipstick pickups, White Chavel on headstock. Thanks. Hes asking $700. Nick. Otherwise, strings should be changed when they are no longer giving you the tone, brightness and response that you desire. . It looks and feels well-made and is certainly different. How does one go about registering a serial here? Charvels made after NAMM Graham, if you go to the variations page on this site, look at the second picture. Built for scorching sound with unrivaled feel, a flashy Sin City Sparkle finish with matching headstock means youll win the jackpot every time you pick it up. Having a glance in this beautiful site im guessing its possibly 92-94, is it right? Any chance of posting some pictures? The fat frets are standard. I saw this in the corner and jumped on it! I believe the pickups are the originals from looking at original adverts for the guitar. If anyone has recommendations on how to deal with this Im all ears. Mod em up, and post them on here so we can see! : 1 knob and one switch. http://www.wildguitars.com/sold/charvel-surfcaster-ex-pretenders-%E2%80%A2-850 Ontario, CA address. Bridge: fixed with tapeze C tailpiece , my favorite and main guitar. (2 hum, front loaded Strat body shape with Strat Head neck with pickguard). My guitar has the Ft. Worth plate and the # is 231509 it has 1 double coil pickup and only a volume knob no tone control it has the original locking system and tremolo. Yes, mine has a six digit number. hit me up if youd be willing to help out thanks!! and the San Dimas, CA address engraved. I brought up non-permanent mods once and people acted like I was defacing the Mona Lisa. 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. Question now is just: in which year do they move to India? the early (serial numbers) neck plates were made using a weaker metal alloy and as a Is is a real one? 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. Thanks! Can you help. Was purchased in Baltimore about 20 years ago and will be making its way to a new home soon if all goes well. Delete the post unless it provides information other than just a dead link to an old eBay auction? It is important to note that Jackson reissued this style of neck plate 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. Not aware of any modifications. The guitar is in South Australia, professionally set up and it plays like I hoped it would. Original grey hard case Location: MS, USA Made in FortWorth TX. This may irk some but I just couldnt take the pickups in the bass. guitars. Jap neck through models had the serial number after the last fret on the fretboard. 5. This is Z from Italy. Japanese Import Charvel Models charvel japan and charvel japanese serial numbers start at 220000. Copy the characters (respecting upper/lower case) from the image. Thanks in advance! Should it instead have one of those fancy neck plates with the Charvel logo and a black background? Orange. They finally got a couple in and the black one talked to me (Twilight Zone theme insert here). Why is there a reluctance on the part of some Surfcaster owners to divulge complete serial numbers, i.e. Pickups: 3 (5-way switch, vol, tone) Mine is serial number 386027. Neck adjustments must be done accurately for proper action, intonation and fretting. check out the. It is a strat style body with two humbuckers and a JT-6 Trem. Many thanks to all our subscribers, Sunburst 12?!? finish, 2Lipsticks, JT490 Tremoro, Firdt selled day is 8 oct 1992. Note most of these plates had the Ontario, CA address lettering painted black NOT gold. chrome plating over black versus the originals which have gold plating over black. Great guitar though! With the serial number you can probably call the company for an estimate on the date. Its kind of blue/purple. A SIX digit serial number system was used with the first two digits similar to the neck plates found. system that started with number 1001 and ended with 5491. 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. The top is a subtle but beautiful tiger flame which doesnt photograph at all easily ! HI huys.I have a sunburst surfcaster, serial 370956.any idea on year?? 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! little resemblance to the originals and used a Hi charvelsurfcaster Tremelo. CJC1218288 I've had a 1986 Jackson Charvel Model 6 for 30 years. Its a Surfcaster Std with the chrome tail piece with the C cutout. Looks really nice and sounds great! underneath the logo), serial number and the San Payed 2000 Swiss Francs. Serial # 278425 The only difference is the serial number sequence, 3 digits for the EVH hand DZ+6 digits. Hi there I just received a Black Surfcaster here in Seattle from a store in NC, Charlette, I think. It's made of solid wood I think it's mahogany. thanks again! I thought I left a message here yesterday so if I am repeating myself I apologize! Serial numbers for the Charvel basses of this era are very difficult to decipher. Does it sound like an original? Thx:)! Hello, I do this from looking at the recent sales of models like yours. CikMick: Need new mid boost pick up set Also, heres a URL for a scan of the 92 Charvel-Jackson catalog, including pages for the Surfcaster. The stamping of the serial number looks so different than any of mine or others Ive seen. Lipstick PU w/Coil tap on bridge Star glo finishthe brownish-orange sunburst rather than the reddish fireglo sunburst. The Surfcaster is a good investment as well as a super looking and sounding guitar. 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. Im aware of only one other Surfcaster having a metallic-violet body like yours. Yeah- the acoustic surfys didnt sell well, so I think they were only available for one catalog year in 92. If you have strings that are worn, flattened, kinked, corroded, rusted or mucked up with sweat grease and grime, then it is definitely time to change your strings. The DMV finish color fits that timeline, as it was only available toward the end of Charvels Surfcaster run. The fact that you remember when you bought your guitar new helps date guitars with similar serial numbers. Posted by Ernesto on Fri, 03/05/2021 - 01:03. Hey Jamie: Can you provide details of your Surfcaster? I have a red CHARVETTE electric guitar with nickel Chrome plate on back where neck bolts on. 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 ;-). Posted by MarkAnthony on Fri, 01/18/2019 - 17:20. Posted by Michael Raymond LloydGTYAH on Sun, 01/23/2022 - 00:19. Find complete set pre wired,pick ups and all. 1986 - No neckplate gasket, next to the logo on both the neck and the neckplate there will be a "TM" above the L in Charvel. Posted by Blake on Sun, 09/20/2020 - 22:33. Great info todd, can you send me a picture so I can add it to the database? 12 String Japanese Charvel | The Resource for Charvel Japanese Serial Numbers . These guitars were released on July 15, 2008 with a MSRP of $999 (price included a Charvel next page. gig bag). Ill post serial and pics. Box 245 San Dimas, 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. We advise you to send your Charvel guitars to a Charvel Authorized Service Center for your repairs. Please consult a qualified repair specialist if you do not know how to properly adjust the neck. S.n. I have included a few pics too. what can you tell me? Tune in at 4:00pm . neck plates are probably the rarest of all Charvel neck plates. Have a charvel Jackson hybrid Explore some of our latest models. :D, Rob here again heres the new (to me) Surfcaster in action http://youtu.be/VuvObXkjGZY. Let me know if youre interested. case (Serial No. Oh, yeah! Your Surfcasters serial number indicates it was manufactured later than 1995. 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. This seemed like the place to ask! At the height of the companys success, Jackson sold Charvel to a Japanese manufacturer in 1989, and Fender purchased Charvel in 2002. Had Charvel Jackson not offered a Floyd Rose type system, due to the popularity of this type of bridge peaking in and about 1987, Im sure Jackson and Charvel sales would have suffered DRAMATICALLY. Im afraid Im not much help. Notice that I specify the manufacturer as the Chushin Gakki factory, not the Fuji-Yen Gakki factory as commonly believed. Welcome aboard and thanks for sharing details of your new acquisition. Thanks for contributing to this site and please keep in touch. Randy Rhoads, led to these Jackson logos being used. The first two number digits in the serial number identify the year the guitar was created. Hey F. Rankenstone: Can you provide details of your Surfcaster? Its interesting as it provides a listing of all available finish colors, and at the back of the catalog, a description of Surfcaster parts (i.e. US+7 digits is late 2010-11. my Charvel number 009585 I was told by a music store owner that it is a made in japan model. Thanks :) and I forgot to include that its a 1996. 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. chart for ages. Year of Manufacture : 2000. Is there any evidence that it could be a refin? with serial number 6000 and ending with 6050 was The bulk of these neck plates (serial numbers 6011 - 6041) were used on the 2002 Limited Edition Charvel Bulls Eye Reissue guitars. serialized era 3D (raised lettering) neck plates, these new plates are thicker and feature The concensus is that the manufacturer, Chushin Gakki factory in Japan, had a large bin full of neck plates and they simply picked one at random from this bin for each new guitar. Six digits on a beautiful Fort Worth, Texas nameplate. I bought it because it played very well. In reality in good shape it's probably worth 5-600.00. Unfortunately I don't know the serial number, but would anyone know what the number to provide us a clue. just wonder where you were located and also whether the guitar is still for sale. Purchased in 2018 from a Guitar Center in Plano, TX. The type of backplate is another indicator of the age of the guitar. 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. under the logo), a two digit serial number and the words "25th Anniversary". Posted by Katina on Tue, 10/17/2017 - 00:14. The number one source of guitar and amplifier pricing and information so you can find the price and value of your used guitars and amplifier. #2 - Jackson did some wierd experiments in the mid 90s that resulted in quite a few unique models. The mint surfs go for a lot of money. Purchased in 2012?. Only 86 "25th Just picked up a Sea Foam Green 6-string with vibrola from Strum Guitars in Portland, OR. Kicking myself as the guitar shop offered me the really nice hard case too but it was bulky and heavy silly silly!! Guitar Discussion Forum Archive - September, 2002, The Best Acoustic Guitars Under $300 - Gearank Rated, Allowed HTML tags:

1. . Happy to provide pics if it would be useful? Each model was Lastly, theres a General Description pdf that describes the history of the early Surfcasters, materials of construction, colors, etc. Post pictures of your Surfcasters, contribute to the serial number database, and offer your own experiences with the Surfcaster. The second link is on the About The Surfcaster page and is a pdf document that attempts to describe all of the Surfcaster variants manufactured during the first run 1991 through 1996. The only marginally interesting feature is the S/N which is 371000. The link above is a pdf table that lists over 200 Surfcaster serial numbers and a brief description of each entry in the table. if 6-string, tremolo or Ctail? Serial number 372600, hi, mine is a transparent reddish-orange, but the Charvel logo on the headstock is white. Charvels made at Jackson in the mid to late 1990's, in addition to being found on the mid What color is the Charvel logo on the headstock? 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. . Posted by Slo-Hand on Wed, 11/27/2002 - 03:22. This style neck plate was used It is said that the serial numbers for Import Charvels started at 220000 for the 1986 product line. Gina, Hi: Heres one for the database: Serial Number 385871. ><br /><p>The trem was professionally blocked but the block can be . What years were Jackson Guitars made in Japan? This only works for the early guitar logo shape Charvels. As far as I know the 6 digit #'s were used on Japanese imports even though the neck plate says Fort Worth, Texas. address on the plates. The world-famous Charvel USA Custom Shop in Corona, California, offers custom build options. 36674?). I have a Charvel seafoam green surfcaster with the serial number 375332 made in Japan. 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. KevanB- My bad! White charvel lettered headstock, highly figured orange top. Graham, I posted earlier this year and see that I forgot to add a few details. This makes the originality of the neck plate with serial number 370752 on Davids guitar suspect, not just because of its unusual appearance with the uneven digits, but because 370??? This is done with strings tuned to pitch. In fact, Surfcasters were made at the Chusin Gakki factory in Nagano, Japan. Thanks They are fetching upwards of $900. This guitar is already in the database but Ill update it with your details. Keep up the good work. Seems like this throws your numbering out of whack, but I am the only owner of this guitar and I have my initial receipt. Bought my 91 Surfcaster brand new in a music shop in San Diego, CA in 1992. After being keen on one of these for many years, I just acquired a trans red, mahogany bodied 12 string Surfcaster, serial number is 375726 for the database. 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. The first two number digits in the serial number identify the year the guitar was created. Anyone have any idea who the ex-Pretender might be who played this beauty? . Hi Guys, I have Surfcaster #386869 Black with the Jackson Hum in the bridge and lipstick in the neck. I have a 6 digits too, I would like to know if it's a japanese one or a Korean one ? Heya heya! The Links page on this site has a link to a downloadable pdf file describing the features of every Surfcaster variation. Other: Blue/Purple (blurple) with white Charvel logo, vintage-style tuners, dot inlays up), Charvel started to seat neckplates in a plastic cushion. Charvel Vintage 1980's Electric Guitar. Hope this helps. I'm trying to identify what model and year it is.The plate on the neck says Made in Japan, serial number JC10001842, PO Box243, San Dimas, CA USA. Thanhks, Graham. 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. Maple fingerboard and black inlays. sorry i guess i should have thought of that ! Thanks a lot for the infos cheers! Bought it new with case. I will never part with either guitar. I still own it and it is still in perfect condition. It is common to see the lacquer chipped (worn) around 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. 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