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 first two number digits in the serial number identify the year the guitar was created. The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly. We are wanting to sell it but I don't want to ask to much or to little. Posted by Harvey on Mon, 04/13/2020 - 19:30. 6. Please add my serial # and details to your registry. This seemed like the place to ask! Jap neck through models had the serial number after the last fret on the fretboard. Japanese Charvel | The Resource for Charvel Japanese Serial Numbers . Still own it no plans to get rid of it. 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. . address. 2 lipstick pups 386345. THe most insightful estimate Ive heard is: Not many.. If you've ever seen an Original Floyd Rose trem you will quickly be able to tell this difference. Made in FortWorth TX. I have a Charvel Bass guitar, serial number located on the last blind fret reads "C001962" it has 3 Charvel by Jackson/Charvel pickups. striped and played guitars and 4 digits for the production EVH ART Series guitars. were import models. I picked up a red/orange burst Surfcaster for myself as a birthday present a couple years ago. I have a Seafoam green Surfcaster I bought new in 1992, serial number is 379XXX. So I've done a bit of research, and it seems that the Charvel guitars with 'Ft. White charvel lettered headstock, highly figured orange top. No one is really sure that there IS any rhyme or reason to the sequencing of Surfcaster serial numbers. Anyway the numbers are 0801747. This neck plate is found on all Charvels manufactured during the Many dings, truss rod cover missing but. First style of Charvel neck plates to have a serial number stamped onto all the raised areas are chrome and the other area is black. Orange. #2 - Jackson did some wierd experiments in the mid 90s that resulted in quite a few unique models. Shes in great original condition, barely any wear and playing sweetly, just a couple of tiny finish surface dings, with what seems to be an original case going by the perfectly bodyformed internal rectangular, black leather ends with white piping & stitching. This Surfcaster still has the original plastic on it! To locate a service center, please visit our Charvel Authorized Service Center information page. Im aware of only one other Surfcaster having a metallic-violet body like yours. Williams began playing guitar at age 13, when his parents-assuming it was only a phase-got him an inexpensive Squier beginner . The guitar you are interested in should be priced less than $900. Guitar Finish High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer (Aged) Pickguard Black/Cream/Black; Truss Rod Cover Black/Cream/Black; . : My Charvel/ Jackson has six digits 239578. Still, an interesting piece of Charvel Surfcaster history. Copyright 1999 - 2023 , All Rights Reserved. 379004. Thanks for your reply and for verifying the date of purchase. Otherwise Davids surf looks stock and authentic though, exactly like mine. It seems very clean (almost too clean, not a nick on it) with an original case (Im told, didnt see it). My model is a CX391. I've had a look around but don't think anyone has answered this exact question (hopefully! In fact, Surfcasters were made at the Chusin Gakki factory in Nagano, Japan. Its a fantastic guitar and I would buy another Its eggplant. Please consult a qualified repair specialist if you do not know how to properly adjust the neck. Any clue what I have? Your Surfcasters serial number indicates it was manufactured later than 1995. Original owner. Whats it worth? 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. molded into it. Thanks, Hi there, The paint job would seem to be the Dark Metallic Violet finish like the one on the Variations page. It was really the first nice guitar I ever owned. pre-serialized (prepro) Charvel guitars that were manufactured between 1979 and late 1981. It has serial 009319 and says Charvette by Charvelle. Nice Link ToddR. P.O. Ill browse the Jackson catalog scans and see if I come up with any relevant answers. Graham, I posted earlier this year and see that I forgot to add a few details. Charvel bolt ons were discontinued and replaced with Jackson bolt ons in 1986. 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 . Charvel guitars use an assortment of bridge styles for various models, and the bridge style on your guitar will need to be identified for proper adjusting. Does anyone know anything about it? It has the sound hole, mahogany back, beautiful bookmatched flamed maple top, tremolo (missing arm help!? Pearl Pick Guard My Charvel/ Jackson has six digits 239578. : : Did Charvel produce six digit serial number guitars? Toby, Kevan B- Welcome to the fold, brethren! I inherited my brothers surfcaster which was bought in 1995 in a german music store. .original caseany ideas on a value?? 2. Was purchased in Baltimore about 20 years ago and will be making its way to a new home soon if all goes well. Rhoads and Jackson built Charvels are the most desirable because of how rare. The fact that it looks cool was also a selling point. You can either email them to donrownrocks@yahoo.com or give us a url and well just link to it from the serial number database. Perhaps the same serial number bins were used for all guitars made in this period? next page. Anybody know the specs on this guitar like nut width or the direct replacements for the hardware. my Charvel number 009585 I was told by a music store owner that it is a made in japan model. These are more valueable than the second batch of Surfcasters that have a Jackson signature on a more plain-shaped headstock. Welcome to the World Headquarters for the CharvelSurfcaster. 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. I have been looking for one of these for years and couldnt be happier with the one I found. The Jackson Surfcaster is not one of the first series of Surfcasters that have serial numbers in the range 335XXX 388XXX. Thanks :) and I forgot to include that its a 1996. Call me pessimistic, but if the serial numbers are indeed sequential, the above serial number records would suggest that in 1992, at least 2869 Surfcasters were made. indicating the year of manufacture. I paid $500 for it. Guild tuners, mini toggle switch for in/out of phase, black pickguard and black headstock with white lettering. thanks again! What year was it made or something about the build. Examine your guitar to find its serial number. plate similar to the original San Dimas era plates (chrome over black as opposed to gold Posted by bls1313666 on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 17:56. Thanks for the replies. 2. They work better than the originals. The space between the string and the fret at this area should be no more than .020". Welcome aboard and thanks for sharing details of your new acquisition. Posted by Robert Wheeler on Sun, 03/10/2019 - 00:32. Posted by Dave Koch on Tue, 07/03/2018 - 20:54. If you have a bolt-on neck, the serial number should be stamped into the neck plate. I wonder if the same type of neck plate was used on other Charvel or Jackson models? This may irk some but I just couldnt take the pickups in the bass. Green Quilt, Humbucker from Jackson, one lipstick, with C-Tail. 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? 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. What color is the Charvel logo on the headstock? Fire-Gro?) when you decide to sell it. Ive messaged Charvel but was just redirected to Fender, and I dont expect a reply very soon. Perhaps youd want this on your data base for the moment. DZ+6 digits. This gorgeous Rickenbacker 340VP 2006 Fireglo was stolen from my storage unit along with 14 other collectible guitars. glad to see somebodys made a site for these guitars. I recently acquired a black 12 string Surfcaster with original case. As far as I know the 6 digit #'s were used on Japanese imports even though the neck plate says Fort Worth, Texas. ranging from approximately 6060 - 6100 ish. Serial number 386027 is the earliest 1 lipstick / 1 humbucker Surfcaster listed on this site so far. I suspect the pickups and electronics in the 12-string are identical to the 6-string. But by the time Im done, it will look completely stock and should play as good as new or better. (2 hum, front loaded Strat body shape with Strat Head neck with pickguard). Copy the characters (respecting upper/lower case) from the image. S.n. Any expert advise? looks like the knobs, pickups and pots have all been changed since I last owned this. Seafoam. does mine get added in this serial no. Is the Charvel logo on the peghead white or black? briefly in 2002 - 2003 and was cast to resemble the original "serialized" 3D serial number etched (engraved). Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This style neck plate was used body is a beautiful flame fireglow The link above is a pdf table that lists over 200 Surfcaster serial numbers and a brief description of each entry in the table. custom orders), USA made Charvel guitars (true to the original San Dimas era One problem: when playing muted the volume fades out after awhile, because my right hand slightly touches it all the time, I figure narrowing it down to 10s would be close enough for dating purposes, while keeping enough anonymity for safetys sake. Mines over 20 yrs old, bolt on neck, fire crackle finish, 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. All times are GMT-6. It's made of solid wood I think it's mahogany. often have the black coating either partially or completely worn away, leaving the Contact me if intrested killerwigs@gmail.com As you can see the section comes apart and the "block" has a larger square shaped top. Does it sound like an original? The concensus seemed to be that the neckplate was authentic, but likely sanded down and re-stamped to hide the original. 2000+ American Deluxe Series, Corona USA. The neck Is that a real surfcaster? Im pretty sure it is MIJ. I wonder if anyone can help me I have recently bought a surfcaster from a second-hand shop. it was made between 1990 and 1997/98. How did you find it? No way to substantiate this other than postings on the web, but it sounds entirely possible. The body finish / logo color determine its rarity. Thanks. Its less common to see the white Charvel logo on the quilt top Orange color, but its quite common to see the black logo on the Trans Red finish. You can submit you image link in the comment sector so we can add it to the database. Will post those when I get them back. Crime licence Floyd rose by jackson. After being successfully reintroduced briefly in 2002 (Limited run and Which model Yamaha guitar is best for beginners? Regarding your C tailpiece, Ive never heard anyone else complain about its sharp edges. As far as I know the 6 digit #'s were used on Japanese imports even though the neck plate says Fort Worth, Texas. I got my 92 Surfcaster, a Star-glo w/trem for $685 (Serial No. If it wasnt for the great sound I would have returned the guitar for a refund. 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. All-in-all its just perfect, lovely tone. The one I have looks exactly like the blue one on the right. What should I do? The serial number of an acoustic guitar may be on the back or on the label in the sound hole. This site is dedicated to all things Charvel Surfcaster, my favorite and main guitar. Note that the EVH hand striped and personally played guitars have a very Graham I do have my sales receipt from Guitar Center showing the serial number as I stated dated 9/6/1991. Serial Number 382319 Put some Dimarzios in it and it becomes a super strat. Posted by heather on Sun, 09/03/2017 - 13:18. Please confirm that the Charvel logo on the peghead is white and not black. Also, If you dont mind, may I know how much it cost? One more to add to the database. Hey, just a suggestion, but Id post James Rs last purchase price in your chart, as low as it was. So, the guitar im looking for seems to be produced after 95. Posted by Luke on Fri, 08/24/2018 - 04:42. I just spoke with Eric. 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. (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. Someone finally posted one here in the US and I snagged it. Three pickup model and pickups say Charvette by Jackson/Charvel. Does the tail piece have a C in it? Location: MS, USA The serial # along the tuners is C60XXXX. Hello, 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). 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. 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. It is blonde, with grey pearlod pickguard. 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. It is also a 24 fret neck. Worth, Texas' on the neck plate are actually Japanese imports. I keep a spreadsheet of Surfcaster serial numbers with associated body colors, logo colors, pickup configuration, 6- or 12-string configuration, etc. 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. 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1. . IF this is true, that makes any sort of date coding based on neck plate serial numbers impossible. I own 377608. It would be nice to get an overall average. Purchased in 1992. Charvels made after NAMM . raw and generally quite oxidized. over a black. bought it for $300. Just found your website. In fact, the neck plate used on these guitars is the guitar has a floyd(cant tell if its real or (licensed), and its H/S/S. Made in Fort Worth Texas. I meant has not had. 5. No, Charvel guitars cannot be purchased directly. Original lipstick pups, electrics and pots all untouched, but some pocket cracks the plate. . Later! Anything anyone can tell me would be a help. Posted by Nilson on Fri, 08/12/2016 - 16:05. Charvel production was movedoverseas and all new guitars bearing the Charvel logo insurance fraud allegations?) under the logo), a two digit serial number and the words "25th Anniversary". Regarding the questions about the neckplate for #370752: I have no idea about the neckplate. BUYERBEWARE!! Its an early Charvel 6 String in this fading green finish with black humbucker and the C-bridge. These plates had gold plating I also had the phase function changed to tone only. They have 10 days left and are 75% done with their funding. Bought it in late 1994 (2nd hand already; the previous owner mustve made a bad buy for whatever reason the bass sounds marvellous). This week we will be taking a focused look a small number of Kevin Ryan pre-owned acoustic guitars. Lines and paragraphs break automatically. Hi Reddit. serial = 371337. SN#376078. bore. A few custom shop Charvel guitars ordered at the same time as the Bulls Eye RI's also have this style neck plate. 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. Noting how few NAMM Charvels were made for the 2004 shows, these However, the serial number on the USA and Custom Shop guitars do not usually indicate the year the guitar was made. 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. Currently, Charvel does not sell replacement necks. sorry i guess i should have thought of that ! I folks, Im a newbie here and have just bought my first Surfcaster as seen here: 1981 - 1986. These are not real Jacksons! Thanks. From what I can gather, they were made in the mid 1990s and probably made in Japan, which means the build quality is probably pretty decent, but the design doesnt really lend itself to a good sounding acoustic guitar, hence, the lack of demand and lower value. 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. Hi Eric, Noticed your surfcaster info on this site March 16th. Certainly all the early Surfcasters registered on this site have 2 lipstick pickups. I cant make out the serial number. Available in both six- and seven-string configurations, the Jackson Pro Series Signature Chris Broderick Soloist features a mahogany body with an arched poplar burl top, through-body maple neck with a scarf joint and graphite reinforcement, and a 12-radius, 24-fret bound laurel fingerboard. For me, its the best guitar Ive ever had. bought from Fender and all neckplate cushions from this era has the Fender part number For example, a guitar with the serial number ICJ1500001 was made in 2015. Thanks! The headstock was dented and the neck was scarred on its back. Can anyone help with the sequence meaning??? For the purposes of the chart, you can use my info above (Im in NJ). 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. They used Charvel licenses Gotoh tuners. 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. Thomas, Zurich, Switzerland. Bridge: fixed with tapeze C tailpiece Yeah- the acoustic surfys didnt sell well, so I think they were only available for one catalog year in 92. I got also a six digit serial in my Charvel 371466 available in its own extremely limited custom color that changed every three months or so. Charvel Surfcaster 6 string C hardtail. The bulk of these neck plates (serial numbers 6011 - 6041) were used on the 2002 Limited Edition Charvel Bulls Eye Reissue guitars. Scott email some pictures per the above email by Graham, just cause we like looking at these guitars. My serial number is 925899 on backplate.Does it mean ? Posted by Michael Raymond LloydGTYAH on Sun, 01/23/2022 - 00:19. up), Charvel started to seat neckplates in a plastic cushion. James, if the back of the body of your Surfcaster has a mahogany finish and it has 2 lipstick pickups, this was known as an orange figured-top model. 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. These https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10HW3iPrDNwR6At18jZiB551y7zLZeakI. I do a LOT of Bruce Cockburn covers and even do an annual Cockburn tribute for charity. It has now been restored to its original glory with a sunburst front and black back and sides, and is undergoing assembly. This would be before they (surfcasters) went over to Jackson right? Hynek Dvorak: ordered at the same time as the Bulls Eye RI's also have this style neck plate. I bought mine from a gentleman in Portland Oregon for $1631+taxes/shipping. 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. But Im no expert Ive only owned 2 Surfcasters, not 30 ; ). Thanks, BC. I have what appears to be a Charvel Surfcaster acoustic electric guitar in black I have only seen them online in colors other than black. No modifications. Thanks. Jap neck through models had the serial number after the last fret on the fretboard. Is the back of the body a mahogany color or is it the same color as the front? Other: Blue/Purple (blurple) with white Charvel logo, vintage-style tuners, dot inlays Is this site still active other than this comments section? Later serial number plates (serial numbers There are some exceptions, but generally the logos were white. Thanks for posting your question on our site. Anniversary" Charvel guitars were made and these were the first Charvels to feature a If you email me the exact serial number, I can tell you its pedigree and if it has any issues. Email Charvel Consumer Relations for more information on the year your USA or Custom Shop guitar was made. I promise these guys are awesome. 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. HI huys.I have a sunburst surfcaster, serial 370956.any idea on year?? Let me know how to get you photos for your site. Serial # 374377 Just bought a black Surfcaster Bass. 6 string red quilted top. No engraving on black plastic neck plate on headstock. This only works for the early guitar logo shape Charvels. 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. Re: Graham- yes, the original production surfcasters were all 2-lipstick configured. Again, welcome aboard and I hope your Surfacster gives you many hours of enjoyment. 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. Japanese Charvels with the Kahler 2500 bridge mounted with a very low serial number, say 220000-240000, would have these SMALLER brass bushings and post type like the ones pictured above. There is no set rule for how often you should change your strings. We advise you to send your Charvel guitars to a Charvel Authorized Service Center for your repairs. correct re the tremolo but the headstock logo is black. 3. Is this possible? There are many great oils made just for fingerboards, and more information is available at your local dealer. What happened next is still to come. (Keep in mind these are very rare and before purchasing one get a second opinion)! hit me up if youd be willing to help out thanks!! Brass, No Markings. I bought it because it played very well. 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??? These neck plates were used very briefly in 2004 The Model series began production in 1986. Still awaiting its arrival, but its definitely of the prime, early 90s period. Charvel Surfcaster, Serial No. There was no case with it but I already had a shaped silver Charvel case which I bought second hand because I liked it. 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. 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