Posted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/11/2021 - 06:23. Im not aware of any additional information about dimensions or materials of construction other than what is included in this file. I have a Charvel seafoam green surfcaster with the serial number 375332 made in Japan. Posted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/17/2022 - 15:04. Its an early Charvel 6 String in this fading green finish with black humbucker and the C-bridge. Btw, mines also a mahogany body version: strangely, in germany ive only seen Surfcasters made of lighter-coloured (bass? just wonder where you were located and also whether the guitar is still for sale. What should I do? Oh, yeah! 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. 354835. Need to know what model this is. Ill post his link on the links page. I have been looking for a japanese-Surfcaster ser.-no. And I have the original tweed guitar case with the Charvel Guitar Logo in front of case. My guitar is C600050, which is why I asked originally. 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. 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. For information and assistance in purchasing parts outside of the United States, please contact the Charvel distributor in your country or region. what is this thing!!! 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. So I've done a bit of research, and it seems that the Charvel guitars with 'Ft. SN#376078. USA" underneath), serial number and San Dimas, CA address in raised lettering. No engraving on black plastic neck plate on headstock. Japanese Import Charvel Models charvel japan and charvel japanese serial numbers start at 220000. I also had the phase function changed to tone only. 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. were also written on the neck plate. As you can see the section comes apart and the "block" has a larger square shaped top. Any help is golden. Surf Green Thomas, Zurich, Switzerland. under the logo), a two digit serial number and the words "25th Anniversary". Any chance of posting some pictures? Chrome colored neck plate with the Charvel logo I will come up soon with details of mine. If a 6-string, does it have 2 lipstick pickups or 1 lipstick and 1 humbucker? Thanks a lot for the infos cheers! Hi Eric, Noticed your surfcaster info on this site March 16th. In fact, I think, correct me if Im wrong, they only made these for two years, no? That make the JT-6 trem a licenced Floyd Rose Trem. Hello, Any help? 5. consequence many of these early neck plates show warpage and cracking around the neck Serial #377593, Serial #384631 http://www.mercatinomusicale.com/mm/a_jackson-surfcaster-scambio-con-7-corde_id2819577.html, The owner doesnt know the age of the guitar, The serial is 9660037. The FIRST Charvel Guitar Serial Number 1001 & Evolution Of The Strat Video! I am now a proud owner of a Gold Champagne Sparkle Surfcaster HT, lipstick pickup N, Humbucker pickup B. Ive only ever seen this finish one other time on a Yahoo Japan listing from like 2015? Note that the EVH hand striped and personally played guitars have a very Don't know what the 4 X's are. I meant has not had. How to Choose the Right Guitar String Gauges? After seeing the ad in Guitar Player I made a couple trips to Guitar Center to check the guitar out (It was love at first sight). Hi, Ive just come into possession of this Jackson Surfcaster 12 string. This fine tuner set up and the block work together to hold the string, after its been cut, into the bridge. Its kind of blue/purple. Lets see if this link code works: By 1987 Mr. Floyd Rose licenced to other companies the ability to manufacture "copies or bridges similiar to " his Patented tremolo system. After that time the plain brass neck plates were once again used until the If it doesnt reach its goal they wont produce it. A very high quality Japanese manufactured model came to the market from the year 2000 till 2002 the SL4 and it was from the high models of the Jackson guitars as they were made from alder or mahogany for the body-maple or mahogany for the necks but with two differences from the SL1 or the SL3 of Japan that were built . Figured Id give this a shot. 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. Also all of the 86's had Kahler trems except the Model 1's and 7's. Yenshan The Charvel Surfcaster acoustic electrics seem to usually run in the $300-400 range. Believe it to be a 91(?). Specifications: Make: Charvel. The body finish / logo color determine its rarity. Im working on finding a tremolo bar and am in contact with the guy referenced above. Neck adjustments must be done accurately for proper action, intonation and fretting. address on the plates. Who and how can I submit info on my Surfcaster? The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly. Charvel guitars dating from early 1981. Hopefully this is helpful to somebody. Please let me know of any errors in this description. The JT-6 trem is NOT an "Original Floyd Rose". Don, if youre reading this, thank you- and let me know if youd like any help maintaining/updating etc. We have a seafoam #377710 that will be for sale very soon. Not original case (included). 6 string red quilted top. The last San Dimas Charvel was #5491, built in January of 1986. These plates were polished only on the exposed side I can say with certainty that they did as I own a cream white 22 fret bolt on neck serial number 950824. Welcome to the small but enthusiastic community of proud Surfcaster owners. 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. Please contact your local Charvel Authorized Dealer for more information on the availability of our products. Green Quilt, Humbucker from Jackson, one lipstick, with C-Tail. The electronics were present, but non-functional. pseudo shaped Strat headstock shape similar to the Jackson Phil Colleen signature model. I absolutely loved the sounds I could get from it and from looking at other pictures I know that its an original but the build quality is really poor on my model. Posted by Nilson on Fri, 08/12/2016 - 16:05. :). 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. Posted by darnell austria on Wed, 11/27/2002 - 17:34. Is it a 6-string or a 12-string? Box 2344 Fort Worth, TX 76113. It has a sticker inside that says 1809, and I cant seem to find any other numbers on the guitar. This would be before they (surfcasters) went over to Jackson right? I paid $500 for it. It is important to note that these neck plates look I wonder if anyone can help me I have recently bought a surfcaster from a second-hand shop. Please confirm that the Charvel logo on the peghead is white and not black. 3792??) Could newer information be added to the .xls template here? Guild tuners, mini toggle switch for in/out of phase, black pickguard and black headstock with white lettering. Does the tail piece have a C in it? Your guitar was most likely made in 1991. 6-string tremolo, 6-string C tail, 12-string, bass, or double-neck? Two tuners were missing. But by the time Im done, it will look completely stock and should play as good as new or better. Is the Charvel logo on the peghead white or black? -Rick matt86 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 12 Tweet #4 04-27-2009, 10:58 AM Thanks! If you email me the exact serial number, I can tell you its pedigree and if it has any issues. Ser# 375819 brass neck plates and appear. The color of the Charvel logo on the peghead It seems theres not an exact correlation. Our professional technicians, inspectors, and luthiers check every guitar over $299. What do I own? Box 245 San Dimas, CA address. Probably a 92. It's made of solid wood I think it's mahogany. : I have a six digit charvel with the name plate on the back of the guitar it's a bolt on neck. Made in Fort Worth Texas. Great info todd, can you send me a picture so I can add it to the database? The serial number of an acoustic guitar may be on the back or on the label in the sound hole. The pdf file has 330 entries. This neck plate style can be found on custom shop Does it have 2 lipsticks or 1 lipstick and 1 humbucker pickup? loaded Strat body shape with Strat Head neck), San I've had a look around but don't think anyone has answered this exact question (hopefully! I found this one here: More like a Rickenbacker Star-glow finish (Red to Natural fade) and 2. Many thanks to all our subscribers, We could try and find the oldest one out there with this thread, the challenge is set! Thank you for posting photos and a description of your Surfcaster. 3. 379004. What do you think about that? plate similar to the original San Dimas era plates (chrome over black as opposed to gold Worth, Texas' on the neck plate are actually Japanese imports. Posted by Dago on Fri, 09/11/2020 - 00:55. $700.00 with ohsc. It has serial 009319 and says Charvette by Charvelle. I've had a 1986 Jackson Charvel Model 6 for 30 years. 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. Im pretty sure it is MIJ. Posted by telekev on Sat, 09/18/2004 - 11:27. Thanks John I dont think the Indian Jacksons came with that, did they? This is done with strings tuned to pitch. I use mine as a 6-string and it sounds really good. Regarding the questions about the neckplate for #370752: I have no idea about the neckplate. 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 . I own (And LOVE) a Charvel with the Serial Number 289304. This site is dedicated to all things Charvel Surfcaster, my favorite and main guitar. Hi guys, Jim Root on his Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 Models, CHARVEL and the distinctive headstock design commonly found on CHARVEL guitars are registered trademarks of FMIC under license to JCMI, Limited Edition Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR M, FRANK BELLO SIGNATURE PRO-MOD SO-CAL BASS PJ IV, MARCO SFOGLI SIGNATURE PRO-MOD SO-CAL STYLE 1, PHIL SGROSSO SIGNATURE PRO-MOD SO-CAL STYLE 1, Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E Sassafras LH, Phil Sgrosso Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1. Dimas Style 2 (2 hum rear loaded Tele body shape with Strat Head neck), and So-Cal Style 1 and the San Dimas, CA address engraved. list ? 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. The all-new Sean Long Signature Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH HT M is a formidable model designed to keep up with his high-speed playing, scorching sound and sinister, yet eccentric style. 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. Not aware of any modifications. Otherwise Davids surf looks stock and authentic though, exactly like mine. Since then Ive been offered ridiculous amounts to sell it but always refused. 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. Graham I am sending in my details now for my Surf 12-string. Please email pictures of your guitar to donrownrocks@yahoo.com. Required fields are marked *. I can't seem to identify mine. Fender licensed Strat Headstock neck since 1986. All times are GMT-6. Still, an interesting piece of Charvel Surfcaster history. Rhoads and Jackson built Charvels are the most desirable because of how rare. TobyP- Your Jackson Surf12 fills me with glee! important. The original Surfcasters had serial numbers in the range 365XXX through 388XXX and these had colors such as black, red, orange, surf green, etc. These 5 digit neck plates are very rare and Which model Yamaha guitar is best for beginners? The headstock was dented and the neck was scarred on its back. Thanks for posting your question on our site. Only 86 "25th I have a red 12-string but I string it and play it as a 6-string. Is this possible? THe most insightful estimate Ive heard is: Not many.. manufacture, example serial number 4004, 4th guitar 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. (i.e. Nick. Charvel logo ("Made in Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14857 Tweet #4 08-08-2006, 02:31 PM Its serial number is 381907. I bought it because it played very well. Posted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 19:12. Logo color = white Thanks :) and I forgot to include that its a 1996. It was really the first nice guitar I ever owned. 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. It has. Posted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/08/2017 - 01:09. I have a charvel guitar with Jackson pickups, 3-way, one volume knob, and the bridge says "licensed under floyd rose patents". plates were bolted directly to the guitar body (no cushion). Thanks. Answer (1 of 5): I would start by looking up a table of serial numbers. 369XX rather than 36923? 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. 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. Why is there a reluctance on the part of some Surfcaster owners to divulge complete serial numbers, i.e. Put some Dimarzios in it and it becomes a super strat. Posted by bls1313666 on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 17:56. And just because you see a given serial number on a neckplate on a bolt-on guitar or a given neck on a given body doesn't mean it came from the factory that way. briefly in 2002 and later in 2005. Posted by Ernesto on Fri, 03/05/2021 - 01:03. Purchased in 1992. I recently acquired a black 12 string Surfcaster with original case. Is back of body same color as front or is it mahogany? Few month ago, Ive got Surfcaster#367186. These are identical to the Charvel logo was applied to Charvels with the Jackson (pointy) style neck. 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