It has. Also, heres a URL for a scan of the 92 Charvel-Jackson catalog, including pages for the Surfcaster. 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. Besides, Ive read on the Jackson forum that the serial number plates for imports in the 90s were randomly selected from multiple bins making any sort of serial number registry pointless and date coding by serial numbers, inaccurate. are REAL Charvels. Thats a classic surf by the way. The fingerboard should be cleaned every time you change strings. www.usacharvels.com: Your resource for vintage San Dimas Charvel guitars! The owner of this site has given me editorial privileges. I have a red CHARVETTE electric guitar with nickel Chrome plate on back where neck bolts on. the back is mahogany color, the logo is white and its a 6 string tremelo with 2 lipsticks in it. The guitar came without a case so bought a relatively cheap garden-variety HSC for it locally. (production) era, differing only in a FIVE versus FOUR digit numbering system. Nice Link ToddR. Chrome colored neck plate having the Charvel logo Thanks for contributing to this site and please keep in touch. Born on west coast soil, the USA DK24 is meticulously built by the Charvel team at the Custom Shop in Corona, California, so nothing about this high-performance axe is overlooked. It is common to see the lacquer chipped (worn) around This page was generated at 03:59 PM. That is awesome, good buy for 170 I'd say. my Charvel number 009585 I was told by a music store owner that it is a made in japan model. Its definitely factory. 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. Mine says 338639. logos used on Jackson guitars from that same time period. Thanks John Select your preferred way to display the comments and click "Save settings" to activate your changes. Im still darning a new seat in my jeans. For it.can anyone help with this. I got also a six digit serial in my Charvel 371466 were also written on the neck plate. Can you tell me what it is? The original issue Charvel Surfcasters, made in Japan in the early nineties with the fancy neck plates, had serial numbers in the range 335XXX 388XXX. Posted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/11/2021 - 06:23. Model Series Charvel guitars. I wonder if anyone can help me I have recently bought a surfcaster from a second-hand shop. You can submit you image link in the comment sector so we can add it to the database. 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. Thanks for posting details of your star-glow six-string. Specifications: Make: Charvel. manufacture, example serial number 4004, 4th guitar Re: Graham- yes, the original production surfcasters were all 2-lipstick configured. The bulk of these neck plates (serial numbers 6011 - 6041) were used on the 2002 Limited Edition Charvel Bulls Eye Reissue guitars. The Model series began production in 1986. Its built like a tank!! Lorenzo. Home. A real keeper. Is it Jap? But any significant blemish or customization really makes them affordable. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Thanks for describing a scheme that, in my naivety, I hadnt thought of. Delete the post unless it provides information other than just a dead link to an old eBay auction? Oh, yeah! In reality in good shape it's probably worth 5-600.00. Yes it is green all over, 6 string, with a silver (?) It will be making its debut at this years tribute show at Egans Ballard Jamhouse June 22, 2013. I keep a spreadsheet of Surfcaster serial numbers with associated body colors, logo colors, pickup configuration, 6- or 12-string configuration, etc. Who and how can I submit info on my Surfcaster? just wonder where you were located and also whether the guitar is still for sale. Regarding your C tailpiece, Ive never heard anyone else complain about its sharp edges. Also all of the 86's had Kahler trems except the Model 1's and 7's. Graham. I wanna know why its so significant! Surf Green 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. In fact, Surfcasters were made at the Chusin Gakki factory in Nagano, Japan. 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. 2000+ American Deluxe Series, Corona USA. Wont sell it. Early in 1984 (approximately serial number 3000 and Posted by Eli on Sat, 09/28/2002 - 17:34. and both are in excellent condition. address on the plates. A fine Charvel 1B you have there! guitars. Explore some of our latest models. Im assuming it is fitted with a factory tremolo and the Charvel logo on the headstock is painted white. The first two number digits in the serial number identify the year the guitar was created. Yeah mine looks like this one currently posted in the Links section: I agree with Silversurfer. Hey everyone. We could try and find the oldest one out there with this thread, the challenge is set! Cool site, thanks for the hard work to make it happen. There are some exceptions, but generally the logos were white. hi there , I own serial number 377954, bought it in Belgium in 92 but now living with it her in Switzerland ;-). Original grey hard case I believe the pickups are the originals from looking at original adverts for the guitar. Crime licence Floyd rose by jackson. . it was made between 1990 and 1997/98. These are identical to the Jackson Guitars obviously had a license agreement with Floyd Rose to produce this tremolo for thier guitars. Can you send me pics silversurfer so I can add yours to the database? These neckplate cushions were Mostly buyers just need to be aware of the variances between the surfcaster models over the years, and make sure they are getting the guitar they are desiring for th price they are paying. Whats it worth? This guitar is already in the database but Ill update it with your details. Thanks!! 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. It has two lipstick pickups and the serial number is 369361. Bolt on neck with a Tele headstock The last San Dimas Charvel was #5491, built in January of 1986. Find the current Blue Book value and worth of your new and used guitars, both acoustic, electric and amplifier. Welcome to the small but enthusiastic community of proud Surfcaster owners. Yes, mine has a six digit number. This listing contains Charvel USA guitars produced later than 01-01-2002 (serial numbers >6000) Not included are the 25th anniversary-models, the EVH Art Series-models, the Grover Jackson Legacy models, the production models, Guthrie Govan and Joe Duplantier signature guitars . It has the sound hole, mahogany back, beautiful bookmatched flamed maple top, tremolo (missing arm help!? Thanks. Hi guys, This example carries serial number 227735 - lacking any apparent . pre-serialized (prepro) Charvel guitars that were manufactured between 1979 and late 1981. Green Quilt, Humbucker from Jackson, one lipstick, with C-Tail. what can you tell me? There are many pictures of these on this web site. Mod em up, and post them on here so we can see! Guitar matches Bruce Cockburns two exactly black body, white logo on headstock, two lipsticks, tremolo bridge, purchased for $800US. )wood so far, even back then when they were still produced and out in the shops. Copyright 1999 - 2023 , All Rights Reserved. Can anybody help? Its serial number is 370672. 6 digit serialized 3D chrome SN 374584. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); It could be that you are wondering whether you are in the right place. what is this thing!!! I bought it from Kemi, Finland about 7 years ago. 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. Do not include any spaces in your answer. I got a mint 62 Fender Tremolux with it as well. 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. It has serial 009319 and says Charvette by Charvelle. Later serial number plates (serial numbers Hey, I've been all over the web trying to identify it but no luck thus far. I have a 90s seafoam green, 2x lipstick, tremolo version. I can say with certainty that they did as I own a cream white 22 fret bolt on neck serial number 950824. The serial # along the tuners is C60XXXX. On a Jackson Charvel forum, its been mentioned that in the 90s, Charvel import neck plates were just in buckets around the shop and the workers just grabbed neckplates from whichever bucket was closest to them. charvel logo is black You can probably find a serial number somewhere like under the neck joint, or on the back of the neck printed there. I have a Charvel Surfcaster C hardtail w/ Metallic Violet finish, Serial# 387769 Wondering if you have any info on this model? 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. P.O. Williams began playing guitar at age 13, when his parents-assuming it was only a phase-got him an inexpensive Squier beginner . Contact me if intrested killerwigs@gmail.com What do you think about that? because I dont own them anymore- out of courtesy to the current owners privacy. The fact that it looks cool was also a selling point. Charvel Consumer Relations can also be contacted at consumerrelations@charvel.com for additional assistance. As far as I know the 6 digit #'s were used on Japanese imports even though the neck plate says Fort Worth, Texas. Well let them fill them in if they like, when they find their way here. Otherwise, strings should be changed when they are no longer giving you the tone, brightness and response that you desire. 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! Does the tail piece have a C in it? Graham I do have my sales receipt from Guitar Center showing the serial number as I stated dated 9/6/1991. s/n: 018852 It has a mahogany body. 369XX rather than 36923? correct re the tremolo but the headstock logo is black. Hello, I'm a new member of the forum. Email Surfcaster with pics and hell put them up. Please can some one help me. Any info you can help me with is greatly appreciated. Can anyone help me get any info about the model of my Charvel serial # 295371 and its worth. Im selling a Surfcaster bass in black. Put some Dimarzios in it and it becomes a super strat. 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. Serial Number 382319 case (Serial No. I picked up a red/orange burst Surfcaster for myself as a birthday present a couple years ago. These neck plates were typically black in color (a few chrome ones are known to exist) and Please contact me at me@grahampearson.com if you wish to provide any updates to this table. You can either post the above details here or email me the details to me@grahampearson.com Hi there! Rich#6: My pickups look exactly like the ones in your picture. How did you find it? (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?) Charvette. It has now been restored to its original glory with a sunburst front and black back and sides, and is undergoing assembly. All I knew of Charvel & Jackson was Eddie VanHalen and shredders. I bought it for $325.00 in 1997 and it currently resides in Eugene OR. The 5 digit How else can you find the history on a guitar? VIEW THE LATEST Sean Long Signature San Dimas Style 1 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. list ? I bought it in a pawn shop in 1995. Would Love to know a little more about the guitar ive sent some photos to me@grahampearson.com. Im from Italy, heres impossible to find anyone who knows the model so I still got it. I'm at a loss finding where it was made or what model it is. Join the Charvel email list to stay on top of our latest product launches and artist news. I brought up non-permanent mods once and people acted like I was defacing the Mona Lisa. It has no tremolo and the color is kind of candy red. Thanks for your reply and for verifying the date of purchase. 1981. This week we will be taking a focused look a small number of Kevin Ryan pre-owned acoustic guitars. Perhaps the same serial number bins were used for all guitars made in this period? My guitar has the white Charvel headstock logo, two lipstick pickups, the tremolo, and the back is painted green also. Hey John O: I misread the mention of the sunburst finish in your first post. Buy it only if you like the way it plays and the price is right. Charvel guitars are the very embodiment of high-performance tone machines, and discerning players who prize superior sound and feel have turned to the company's finely crafted guitars as their weapons of choice for over four decades now. In addition to the serial number, the Charvel logo and the San Dimas address What happened next is still to come. More like a Rickenbacker Star-glow finish (Red to Natural fade) and 2. : I have a six digit charvel with the name plate on the back of the guitar it's a bolt on neck. and how much is it worth!!! If you have acidic perspiration or perspire excessively, please keep the hardware well-oiled or it will rust and corrode. Those scans are sweet. pseudo shaped Strat headstock shape similar to the Jackson Phil Colleen signature model. 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. introduction of the 4 digit "serialized" neck plates in late 1981. If a 6-string, does it have 2 lipstick pickups or 1 lipstick and 1 humbucker? 6 string red quilted top. Currently resides in Utah, USA, hi Graham, The DMV finish color fits that timeline, as it was only available toward the end of Charvels Surfcaster run. I assumed it was original. Please give us more details about your 2 Surfcasters. 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