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Again, please contact me at me@grahampearson.com if you have any suggestions for improving this document. :D, Rob here again heres the new (to me) Surfcaster in action http://youtu.be/VuvObXkjGZY. Thanks. Williams began playing guitar at age 13, when his parents-assuming it was only a phase-got him an inexpensive Squier beginner . Posted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 19:12. That answers my question nicely, so the number after C6 tells you which thru neck charvel you have (either Model 5 or 6) and the fact that its a 1986 means that 000001 was the first ever thru neck model series (if its exists). It definitely does not look the same with the crooked numbers on the neckplate. (2 hum, front loaded Strat body shape with Strat Head neck with pickguard). Ill post his link on the links page. No modifications. SN#376078. This may irk some but I just couldnt take the pickups in the bass. Chrome colored neck plate with the Charvel logo I agree with Graham, it is probably a 93 or 94. Id post a link to a picture but posts with links dont show up. 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. Few month ago, Ive got Surfcaster#367186. molded into it. The type of backplate is another indicator of the age of the guitar. Personal playing preference will dictate the ideal/exact measurement for each player depending on musical style, playing dynamics and other factors. Rhoads and Jackson built Charvels are the most desirable because of how rare. Wow, thats unusual. 386345. I can understand this reluctance for a guitar like the Fender Stratocaster that can be knocked off by some far-east cheapo shop and sold by the hundreds to unsuspecting western white boys. The world-famous Charvel USA Custom Shop in Corona, California, offers custom build options. I would like to know infos on pick ups, and if how much are they worth. Soon, i promise! Ill post mine too so you can see that theyre identical twins. Does the tail piece have a C in it? 6-string or 12-string? Four years ago, I purchased Surfcaster 12-string #386525 from the original owner, in very poor condition, disassembled, for $240.00. Hi Eric, Noticed your surfcaster info on this site March 16th. Typically, Surfies with a star-glow body finish have a white logo and those with a cherry-burst body finish have a black logo. Thanks for describing a scheme that, in my naivety, I hadnt thought of. Born from a love of high-speed playing, the sleekly contoured So-Cal is as comfortable to play as your favorite overstuffed armchair. Posted by Michael s on Fri, 01/28/2022 - 04:05. plates were introduced in 2005 and have the. Manufactured in the Japanese Chu Shin Gakki factory, charvel model 1, charvel model 2, charvel model 3, charvel model 3a, charvel model 4, charvel model 5, charvel model 6, charvel model 7, model 8, neckplate Charvel Jackson P.O. HI huys.I have a sunburst surfcaster, serial 370956.any idea on year?? guitars)returned in 2004 and are currently marketed under the San Dimas Model I own this two charvel guitars, these are the serial numbers, 346622 and . Ill post serial and pics. Lines and paragraphs break automatically. Log of Charvel USA guitars. THe most insightful estimate Ive heard is: Not many.. Its eggplant. 2. I also have two basses that are in the shop right now. Could you maybe add Surfcaster Bass black to the year in the details field? If music and guitar has never been part of your interests then this site may change your view and be a music lover. 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. 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. Hey, just a suggestion, but Id post James Rs last purchase price in your chart, as low as it was. I cant tell whether this is a decent guitar worth restoring or something worthy of the bin. I keep an off-line database of Surfcaster serial numbers and, given the serial number of your guitar, I would suggest that it was made earlier than 1996, probably 1991 or 1992. It has the sound hole, mahogany back, beautiful bookmatched flamed maple top, tremolo (missing arm help!? Can you help. This page was generated at 03:59 PM. Go to http://www.fretsonthenet.com for the trem arm you need. anyother info would be greatly appreciated. Location: MS, USA charvel logo is black And play it and my 1976 Les Paul custom often. rectangular area located between the "Charvel" logo and the address. 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. 3853XX). Made to enhance the ferocity of the formidable metalcore guitarist, this So-Cal is supercharged with a multi-voice Fishman Fluence Modern PRF-MHB-AB1 alnico bridge pickup for tones ranging from full and boosted to crisp, clean and fluid. Please add my serial # and details to your registry. he didnt know what he had. You can submit you image link in the comment sector so we can add it to the database. Welcome to the small but enthusiastic community of proud Surfcaster owners. The plates were shared among all the various bolt on models (Model 1, 2, 3, 4, etc.). Otherwise, strings should be changed when they are no longer giving you the tone, brightness and response that you desire. Thanks. Which model Yamaha guitar is best for beginners? I still own it and it is still in perfect condition. Thanks again for getting in touch and I look forward to hearing from you. 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. I have a Charvel Bass guitar, serial number located on the last blind fret reads "C001962" it has 3 Charvel by Jackson/Charvel pickups. The Charvel you've chosen is a fine musical instrument and like any high-quality product, care and regular maintenance should be a priority to help your guitar or bass last a lifetime. Hi, Please keep the Surfcaster dialogue going Id love to hear from other owners! Charvette. Body color? Charvel guitars dating from early 1981. denoting year of. So I've done a bit of research, and it seems that the Charvel guitars with 'Ft. But Im no expert Ive only owned 2 Surfcasters, not 30 ; ). If you have a few photo's of the guitar I'd be happy to do a bit of research for you. Please can some one help me. These are identical to the They are all I ever use in my band, Don Rown and the Uncommitted. If 6-string, does it have a tremolo? 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 have included a few pics too. To me it's worth thousands. (?!?) hello!!! neck plates are very similar to the neck plates used during the "serialized" I have a red 12-string but I string it and play it as a 6-string. No way to substantiate this other than postings on the web, but it sounds entirely possible. Bolt on Charvel import serial numbers are simply sequential with no other meaning. It was on the guitar when I bought it. Is it a 6-string or a 12-string? Our professional technicians, inspectors, and luthiers check every guitar over $299. CHILE, Just has CHARVEL by jackson/charvelit looks older. The third link is on the Variations page and is a pdf matrix that illustrates all known variants of the Surfcaster and how many of each are known. 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. Black Surfcaster 12-string The guitar came without a case so bought a relatively cheap garden-variety HSC for it locally. Scott email some pictures per the above email by Graham, just cause we like looking at these guitars. Send in your picture and Ill post it on the site. I've had a look around but don't think anyone has answered this exact question (hopefully! Please confirm that the Charvel logo on the peghead is white and not black. the serial number engraved in them. Heres a link to a picture of the guitar: http://oliviasvintageguitars.com/other/guitars/2242/, Heres another one for the database There is no set rule for how often you should change your strings. I have a Charvel Guitar Red that was given to my son and the only thing that I know is that it use to hang on the wall at a Sticky Fingers restaurant in Savannah Ga but I can't remember whose picture it hung beside. Thanks for the replies. : My Charvel/ Jackson has six digits, 213573. If you have acidic perspiration or perspire excessively, please keep the hardware well-oiled or it will rust and corrode. Jackson makes the Custom Shop and USA Series in Corona, California. The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly. Brass, No Markings. They only need $400 more. One more to add to the database. ive been trying to figure out the year of my bass and came upon your site its a charvel surfcaster bass serial 379397 i bought it from a pawn shop in surrey BC Canada for 100$ 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. What I meant was you could tell that you have the 'X'th neck thru model series guitar from your serial number, be it a 5 or a 6. important. Mines over 20 yrs old, bolt on neck, fire crackle finish, Well post it to the database. Finish: Ebony. I forget the model number. Model Series Charvel guitars. Can anybody help? For the record, I have NEVER seen a fake Surfcaster- theres a company out there, GRB Guitars that makes a tribute guitar called the Kokocaster, but itd be pretty hard to pass one of those off as a real surfcaster. In No, it had the Charvel logo on the head stock. Purchased in 2012?. The solid brass neck plate was commonly found on Serial number 372600, hi, which had no markings. Two lipsticks or one lipstick and one humbucker? The serial number on it is 256312, Fort Worth TX and I am pretty sure it is a Japan made, from my research I believe it is a 1987 Model 2 but can not find the serial number any where or anything else about it. Chrome colored neck plate having the Charvel logo Im assuming you love it? No (reasonable) doubt thats right, he sent me some photos. 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 has a mahogany body. I wanna know why its so significant! Send us a pic. It is orange (woodgrain) serial no. Box 2344 Fort Worth, TX 76113. address. This style of neck plate is found on pre-serialized (prepro) check out the. I will come up soon with details of mine. Box 2344, 76113! is engraved into the plate. Serial #377593, Serial #384631 Japanese Import Charvel Models charvel japan and charvel japanese serial numbers start at 220000. Serial numbers for the Charvel basses of this era are very difficult to decipher. Posted by Luke on Fri, 08/24/2018 - 04:42. 1981. I'm after a bit of info on my Tele te custom was shutting down at this time) or if Jackson guitars increase in popularity, thanks to She is very jangly indeed through my old Cornell Romany Plus with a Rothwell Love Squeeze compressor .. love the lipsticks ! If you have what I think you do, it is probably a pretty valuable American made Charvel. 3. 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. For information and assistance in purchasing parts outside of the United States, please contact the Charvel distributor in your country or region. Posted by Fos on Thu, 04/23/2020 - 13:00. The original Surfcasters had serial numbers in the range 365XXX through 388XXX and these had colors such as black, red, orange, surf green, etc. The neck pick up is at a slant and is single.tree The bridge is at its standard position humbucker both jackson. Bridge: fixed with tapeze C tailpiece . Body color = red, front and back introduction of the 4 digit "serialized" neck plates in late 1981. Welcome to the World Headquarters for the CharvelSurfcaster. 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? This gorgeous Rickenbacker 340VP 2006 Fireglo was stolen from my storage unit along with 14 other collectible guitars. Since then Ive been offered ridiculous amounts to sell it but always refused. Also, heres a URL for a scan of the 92 Charvel-Jackson catalog, including pages for the Surfcaster. Id be glad to help where I can. Dimas address engraved on them. I paid $500 for it. plates. If a 6-string, does it have 2 lipstick pickups or 1 lipstick and 1 humbucker? to have been only used in early 1981. If you have a neck-through-body model, the serial number should be stamped onto the fingerboard at the last fret. Welcome aboard and thanks for sharing details of your new acquisition. Posted by Lisa Angelo on Fri, 05/17/2019 - 04:46. 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. Jackson Guitars obviously had a license agreement with Floyd Rose to produce this tremolo for thier guitars. If this unit is on your guitar that would positively date it to 1987 or later. #2 - Jackson did some wierd experiments in the mid 90s that resulted in quite a few unique models. Three pickup model and pickups say Charvette by Jackson/Charvel. Im selling my 1992 orange Surfcaster Serial #374667 on Craigslist. does mine get added in this serial no. Im assuming the Charvel logo is black and that your guitar has a tremolo and roller-nut. 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. The original Surfcasters have Charvel on the headstock and typically sell for more than the Jackson Surfcasters. All the text was in raised lettering giving. 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. Hi guys, I bought an orange/burst, twin lipstick pickup Surfcaster in the early 1990s: Serial number 377639 in the UK from an ad in a quality music magazine (tho I cannot remember which). :) I paid 500. Nice Link ToddR. If anyone has recommendations on how to deal with this Im all ears. Hi there I just received a Black Surfcaster here in Seattle from a store in NC, Charlette, I think. What happened next is still to come. Great guitar though! Ive heard of many scams involving serial # fraud- mostly in insurance claims when it comes to older guitars. Worth, Texas' on the neck plate are actually Japanese imports. I would like to add my 2 surfcasters to the data base. If interested in music and guitars, then you are in the right place and will learn a lot. Pickguard was badly and unevenly yellowed. 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. Serial Numbers on Get the best deals on Samick Acoustic Guitar when . Have plenty of pics. Posted by daniel on Sat, 11/20/2004 - 02:12. Hey John O: My model is a CX391. Hi there! More like a Rickenbacker Star-glow finish (Red to Natural fade) and 2. But, I am in possession of a Surfcaster with a Kahler vibrato. It is also a 24 fret neck. 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. 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. pseudo shaped Strat headstock shape similar to the Jackson Phil Colleen signature model. Six digits on a beautiful Fort Worth, Texas nameplate. 2 lipstick pups ref; serial number 377608 I have one with a serial #9409470. Hello, I'm a new member of the forum. The catalog page with three Surfcasters on it. (Most opinions leaned toward it being a stolen guitar, as that would be the most likely reason to modify the neckplate in such a way) Heres the thread: http://www.jcfonline.com/threads/116841-Hand-stamped-serial-on-an-import. guitar has a floyd(cant tell if its real or (licensed), and its H/S/S. Serial Number :#003449. John, Sorry, i was looking again at the shots i had from the seller, i forgot that the one with the serial number shows a little label that says made in japan, so this is the answer at my questions. Charvel Surfcaster 6 string C hardtail. Kicking myself as the guitar shop offered me the really nice hard case too but it was bulky and heavy silly silly!! I got my 92 Surfcaster, a Star-glo w/trem for $685 (Serial No. Im selling a Surfcaster bass in black. For the bolt on model series the serial numbers are useless for dating or identifying the model. http://www.wildguitars.com/sold/charvel-surfcaster-ex-pretenders-%E2%80%A2-850 . Is this possible? Thank you for posting photos and a description of your Surfcaster. 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