I have included a few pics too. Can you send me pics silversurfer so I can add yours to the database? I misread the mention of the sunburst finish in your first post. The headstock was dented and the neck was scarred on its back. Absolutely wonderful guitar. Enjoy your 12-string. If there is no measured space between the fret and string, the truss rod should be loosened (counterclockwise) in 1/4 turn increments. Neck adjustments must be done accurately for proper action, intonation and fretting. Jap neck through models had the serial number after the last fret on the fretboard. Affiliate Notice: As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. 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. Thanks for the info. In my opinion the introduction of this came about out of urgency. Will post those when I get them back. often have the black coating either partially or completely worn away, leaving the Original owner. I was wondering the same thing. built in 2004. I own this two charvel guitars, these are the serial numbers, 346622 and 371557. What happened next is still to come. If you've ever seen an Original Floyd Rose trem you will quickly be able to tell this difference. Avoid the use of window cleaning and ammonia-based products as they will dry the fingerboard dramatically and it will shrink and/or crack, causing the frets to raise up and become unlevel and unplayable. How does one go about registering a serial here? Charvel Surfcaster 6 string C hardtail. 1981. Bolt on neck with a Tele headstock Im really happy to have this back in my herd. Any info you can help me with is greatly appreciated. Ser# 375819 Notice that I specify the manufacturer as the Chushin Gakki factory, not the Fuji-Yen Gakki factory as commonly believed. Regarding your C tailpiece, Ive never heard anyone else complain about its sharp edges. Thanks. 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 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 ?). neck plates are very similar to the neck plates used during the "serialized" Paying homage to it late-1970s Southern California roots, this Charvel Superstrat is easily identifiable as a So-Cal by its pickguard and Floyd Rose double-locking bridge. I'm after a bit of info on my Tele te custom Posted by giulio riccelli on Mon, 02/09/2004 - 05:34. If 6-string, describe pickup configuration (2 lipsticks, or bridge humbucker / neck lipstick) consequence many of these early neck plates show warpage and cracking around the neck similar to the neck plates found. 1990's produced Charvel San Dimas Traditional model guitars. This seemed like the place to ask! The owner of this site has given me editorial privileges. i have a red surfcaster that i love by the way!! Send me a picture and Ill tell you the exact year. Hi there! Unfortunately there are a few people bootlegging this logo and selling the guitar's as REAL Charvel's so be careful. Note that Add me to the database: #380128. Posted by Jeff on Mon, 12/07/2015 - 18:02. Posted by Fos on Thu, 04/23/2020 - 13:00. I bought it in a pawn shop in 1995. appearance of a smooth, slightly-polished steel neck plate. Jackson Custom Shop Bolt On If for some reason you cant email pictures, please let us know 4 things: 1. Thanks in advance! Exactly. A few custom shop Charvel guitars ordered at the same time as the Bulls Eye RI's also have this style neck plate. The type of backplate is another indicator of the age of the guitar. Jackson written on the headstock, no OHSC. I assumed it was original. Graham I am sending in my details now for my Surf 12-string. Guild tuners, mini toggle switch for in/out of phase, black pickguard and black headstock with white lettering. appear to have been used only intermittently for a month or two commencing around April, As far as I know the 6 digit #'s were used on Japanese imports even though the neck plate says Fort Worth, Texas. Model Series Charvel guitars. There were no Surfcasters in the first series that were finished in gold sparkle. logo ("Made in USA" underneath logo), four digit serial number and a San Dimas, But Im very curious to know more about the actual factory name for this finish, and how many there are like it. I own a black bass no. Ive had dozens of them and still have about 10 or so. Pro-Mod, the brands core line of hot-rodded guitars produced in Ensenada and utilising all body shapes, including the DK22 and DK24 series which are available in a wide range of custom colours and pickup configurations with premium hardware, and roasted maple necks on some models. the plate. If a 6-string, does it have a tremolo or a C tailpiece? Seems like this throws your numbering out of whack, but I am the only owner of this guitar and I have my initial receipt. i will keep in touch ! :D, Rob here again heres the new (to me) Surfcaster in action http://youtu.be/VuvObXkjGZY. when you decide to sell it. But, I am in possession of a Surfcaster with a Kahler vibrato. Regards, Limited Edition Charvel Bulls Eye Reissue guitars. Eastwood makes many great retro style guitars and I would love to see them bring back the Surfcaster. If youre curious enough, you could also check the neck pocket for a birth-date to confirm the serial# timeframe. Bought new in Munich/Germany for 1,200 Deutschmark in 1992 same as those found on regular production Charvel guitars and have the Charvel logo Previous owner reckons its a 93, but would love to have a more informed idea. I just bought a surf for $550 on craigslist. Bridge: fixed with tapeze C tailpiece Examine your guitar to find its serial number. (?!?) Hopefully this is helpful to somebody. Posted by Blake on Sun, 09/20/2020 - 22:33. You can submit you image link in the comment sector so we can add it to the database. Btw, mines also a mahogany body version: strangely, in germany ive only seen Surfcasters made of lighter-coloured (bass? Here is one for Jackson: Jackson Guitar Company & Serial Numbers Guitars built by Rhoads and Jackson will have serial numbers from 1001 to 5491. Since then Ive been offered ridiculous amounts to sell it but always refused. If it wasnt for the great sound I would have returned the guitar for a refund. Let me know how to get you photos for your site. The Model series began production in 1986. Thanks in advance guys. manufacture, example serial number 4004, 4th guitar Probably a 92. All-in-all its just perfect, lovely tone. Wow: Thats exactly like my number 1. glad to see somebodys made a site for these guitars. No one is really sure that there IS any rhyme or reason to the sequencing of Surfcaster serial numbers. body is a beautiful flame fireglow This neck plate style is far less common than the Here is a link to photos of my Surfcaster, as well as the Yahoo Japan auction of another one like it. Purchased for around $775.00 off eBay several years ago (2005?) Trans-Orange Bass. If you have acidic perspiration or perspire excessively, please keep the hardware well-oiled or it will rust and corrode. Heres another one for your database: I have one with a serial #9409470. I have a six digit charvel with the name plate on the back of the guitar it's a bolt on neck. We advise you to send your Charvel guitars to a Charvel Authorized Service Center for your repairs. its a six string two pick ups with tremolo The other serial number is 387569 and, like yours, it was made towards the end of production of the first edition Surfcasters. The only marginally interesting feature is the S/N which is 371000. Overall condition is pretty good no scratches or dents aside from two small indentations in the back of the neck. The bulk of these neck plates (serial numbers 6011 - 6041) were used on the 2002 Limited Edition Charvel Bulls Eye Reissue guitars. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); It could be that you are wondering whether you are in the right place. Guys, do you have any information for a charvette ? It is blonde, with grey pearlod pickguard. Seriously- my two cents is worth about, well, two cents. Chrome colored neck plate with the Charvel logo Body color = red, front and back Not original case (included). Logo color = white Perhaps yours is the transparent Red? 2. Looking forward to hearing from fellow Surfcaster enthusiasts. There are some exceptions, but generally the logos were white. It has now been restored to its original glory with a sunburst front and black back and sides, and is undergoing assembly. Loving having something different from the norm. Myserial number is.353292 says its a jackson under the seril number plate. For me, its the best guitar Ive ever had. By 1987 Mr. Floyd Rose licenced to other companies the ability to manufacture "copies or bridges similiar to " his Patented tremolo system. Although the logo may have worn off if it was just printed on. You heretics are ALL destined for the flames! I still own it and it is still in perfect condition. The Surfcaster is a good investment as well as a super looking and sounding guitar. bridge, pickups, etc.). the serial number engraved in them. The first serial number used was a Strat-style guitar withthe Heineken beer bottle label painted on it, November 9th, 1981. This site is dedicated to all things Charvel Surfcaster, my favorite and main guitar. I am not sure if the Jackson similar neck plate but used a 3 digit serial numbering system. . If you have a few photo's of the guitar I'd be happy to do a bit of research for you. While the Bulls Eye Strat Head was a limited run, Please let me know of any errors in this description. Posted by Michael s on Fri, 01/28/2022 - 04:05. used. http://www.wildguitars.com/sold/charvel-surfcaster-ex-pretenders-%E2%80%A2-850 pre-serialized (prepro) Charvel guitars that were manufactured between 1979 and late 1981. By searching any provided Model Number online, you can obtain details and specifications on the product. : My Charvel/ Jackson has six digits, 213573. . Seafoam Green Serial No. However, the serial number on the USA and Custom Shop guitars do not usually indicate the year the guitar was made. Can anybody help? Thanks. I finally got some photos posted to a Picasa web album. just wonder where you were located and also whether the guitar is still for sale. I think there might be a few outliers, but Ive owned more than 30 over the years and all of them made sense and were appropriately sequential. The hardware can be cleaned with a dry rag. is engraved into the plate. According to my notes, your guitar has a 1-5/8 phenolic nut and Gotoh Kluson style tuners with enclosed machines. Featuring custom pickups, compound-radius maple neck and striking mirror pickguard, the first-ever Charvel signature bass is made for the Anthrax bassist's kinetic stage presence and hard-hitting playing style. I just spoke with Eric. system that started with number 1001 and ended with 5491. Flash forward 12 years and I had to trade a brand new Reverend Double Agent II to get it back! ref; serial number 377608 I have been looking for one of these for years and couldnt be happier with the one I found. It definitely does not look the same with the crooked numbers on the neckplate. I would like to know infos on pick ups, and if how much are they worth. Where are Jackson Guitars made? The JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS32 DKA has a poplar or nato (Natural Oil only) body with arched top, bolt-on maple speed neck with graphite reinforcement and a 12"-16" compound radius rosewood fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets and pearloid sharkfin inlays. Of course, a guitars price is what its worth to the owner. The space between the string and the fret at this area should be no more than .020". Thanks for posting details of your star-glow six-string. Scammers use stolen pics & serial #s to claim losses on guitars they never owned, and claim them destroyed or stolen during some catastrophe or other- leaving you with a guitar that is on record somewhere as stolen or destroyed, and causing who knows how much future inconvenience (possible arrest? It has serial 009319 and says Charvette by Charvelle. I forget the model number. CHILE, Just has CHARVEL by jackson/charvelit looks older. So I've recently run into a few Charvel guitars lately and I absolutely love them! They are all I ever use in my band, Don Rown and the Uncommitted. anybody willing to post some pics from inside the pickguard? 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 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. Thanks 2 lipstick pups How else can you find the history on a guitar? Ill add it to the links tab right away. 96195XX. 84. Price: $700 (1997 purchased new) What do you think about that? ), 2020 JCF online - A Jackson Guitars and Charvel Guitars Community. Many dings, truss rod cover missing but. Heres a link to a picture of the guitar: http://oliviasvintageguitars.com/other/guitars/2242/, Heres another one for the database The concensus is that the manufacturer, Chushin Gakki factory in Japan, had a large bin full of neck plates and they simply picked one at random from this bin for each new guitar. Yours is a later issue, probably with the Jackson logo rather than the Charvel logo, probably not made in Japan. Do not include any spaces in your answer. case (Serial No. Finish: Ebony. Few month ago, Ive got Surfcaster#367186. 1986 - No neckplate gasket, next to the logo on both the neck and the neckplate there will be a "TM" above the L in Charvel. Charvel Surfcaster 12 string Black Serial #380244 (2) lipstick pickups, White Chavel on headstock. CHARVEL and the distinctive headstock design commonly found on CHARVEL guitars are registered trademarks of FMIC under license to JCMI. I've played the San Dimas models and they're just a near-perfect guitar for me with the unfinished maple neck, large frets, Strat style body, and Floyd rose. Charvel certainly didnt keep any records and Fender never got a book of serial numbers when they acquired Charvel. Home. Lorenzo. My email is me@grahampearson.com. Body color 379 is still within the early tremolo surfs, before the humbucker, which I think are all 380 and above. ive been trying to figure out the year of my bass and came upon your site its a charvel surfcaster bass serial 379397 i bought it from a pawn shop in surrey BC Canada for 100$ 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. 6 string electric. Ive got 12 surfcasters reported with that serial prefix in my database, but only one in trans orange. Posted by darnell austria on Wed, 11/27/2002 - 17:34. If you have a bolt-on neck, the serial number should be stamped into the neck plate. plates were bolted directly to the guitar body (no cushion). ><br /><p>The trem was professionally blocked but the block can be . Currently, Im still learning the intricacies of WordPress. Almost as if it was done to accommodate the mistake. In fact, I think, correct me if Im wrong, they only made these for two years, no? Thanhks, Graham. Any info bout this guitar would be appreciated. Is this possible? I love this guitar. Korean Charvel: CS10 and CS20: 1996: vintage style: s/s/s and s/s/h: Alder: Maple/RW----- Chinese Charvel The 1997 Charvel Japan Only Line - With Charvel Toothpaste Logos In 1997 ChuShin Gakki The manufacturing wing of Charvel Japan in combination with a the Japan music store Rock Inn made available this line of guitars.
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