This was in the past 2 years, and yes, both of them are real MIJ Surfcasters (sound hole, shark fin inlays, toothpaste logo, etc.) These plates Find the current Blue Book value and worth of your new and used guitars, both acoustic, electric and amplifier. Orange. The Traditional model guitars address. Posted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/11/2021 - 06:23. similar neck plate but used a 3 digit serial numbering system. Thanks. with serial number 6000 and ending with 6050 was plates are basically copies of the original "serialized" neck plates used from Anyway the numbers are 0801747. body is a beautiful flame fireglow 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. I will take some pictures in a future posting and have a terrific story of my encounter with FatDog at Subway guitars in Berkeley that took place when I took it in for a initial set-up after purchase. I recently acquired a black 12 string Surfcaster with original case. Posted by Jamus on Thu, 08/23/2018 - 02:13. : Yes, mine has a six digit number. anybody willing to post some pics from inside the pickguard? HI huys.I have a sunburst surfcaster, serial 370956.any idea on year?? 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? Dimas Charvel guitars! There was no case with it but I already had a shaped silver Charvel case which I bought second hand because I liked it. hit me up if youd be willing to help out thanks!! Its a Surfcaster Std with the chrome tail piece with the C cutout. Posted by Billy C on Mon, 09/01/2003 - 11:31. Bought it in late 1994 (2nd hand already; the previous owner mustve made a bad buy for whatever reason the bass sounds marvellous). BUYERBEWARE!! These plates have serial numbers starting at 6000 and Eastwood makes many great retro style guitars and I would love to see them bring back the Surfcaster. Has your Surfcaster been modified in any way? Whats even more strange is the range of serial numbers reported on this site is from 366XXX to 387406, which is over 20,000 over a 5-year period. CA 91773) in raised lettering. Overall condition is pretty good no scratches or dents aside from two small indentations in the back of the neck. Used on the 25th Anniversary model which was Sorry Im typing on my phone. 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. 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 bridge pickup had the plastic cover on it when I got the guitar, but I took this off as I didn't think it was original (it was superglued on! Graham, Trying to find what Model is my Charvel 6 string electric guitar is. This gorgeous Rickenbacker 340VP 2006 Fireglo was stolen from my storage unit along with 14 other collectible guitars. Send me a picture and Ill tell you the exact year. Posted by Slo-Hand on Wed, 11/27/2002 - 03:22. But Im no expert Ive only owned 2 Surfcasters, not 30 ; ). Serial number 37436x. Any idea if it's just junk knockoff of old and of some value? Dimas Style 2 (2 hum rear loaded Tele body shape with Strat Head neck), and So-Cal Style 1 CJC1218288 Im from Italy, heres impossible to find anyone who knows the model so I still got it. Its serial number is 370672. Is that a real surfcaster? I found this one here: Its clearly marked Charvel Surfcaster. I love the wide neck and the low action, the combo of the lipstick tube and humbucker. In the s, the .. Did Charvel produce six digit serial number guitars? Box 2344, 76113! Could you please send us a link to your guitar image so that we can add it to the database? Only 86 "25th Original grey hard case Ive heard of many scams involving serial # fraud- mostly in insurance claims when it comes to older guitars. The first serial number used was a Strat-style guitar withthe Heineken beer bottle label painted on it, November 9th, 1981. Born from a love of high-speed playing, the sleekly contoured So-Cal is as comfortable to play as your favorite overstuffed armchair. 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. Mod em up, and post them on here so we can see! 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. The other serial number is 387569 and, like yours, it was made towards the end of production of the first edition Surfcasters. It sounds authentic, and the serial number is appropriate. Im assuming its a 6-string with white Charvel logo, with a tremolo and the back of the body is sea-foam green just like the front. mine is a transparent reddish-orange, but the Charvel logo on the headstock is white. Ive messaged Charvel but was just redirected to Fender, and I dont expect a reply very soon. These neckplate cushions were 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. This site has some basic info http://audiozone.dk/index-filer/charvel-japan-import-guitars.php#charvel_japan_1986-1991. The humbucker pickup is a Designed by Duncan one. Im working on finding a tremolo bar and am in contact with the guy referenced above. The top is a subtle but beautiful tiger flame which doesnt photograph at all easily ! If you send your photos to me, at me@grahampearson.com, Ill attempt to upload them to this site. ref; serial number 377608 Your email address will not be published. They finally got a couple in and the black one talked to me (Twilight Zone theme insert here). The serial number was stamped into a small raised 36674?). I bought a surfcaster, orange burst with 2 lipstick pickups, mahogany back, black Charvel logo on headstock in 1996 in UK. Im pretty sure it is MIJ. Note most of these plates had the Ontario, CA address lettering painted black NOT gold. Neck adjustments should not be attempted unless you are comfortable doing so. Black headstock on right handed guitar turns up and not down. 1981 - 1986. The serial number of the Surfcaster he auctioned recently was 380538. Heres the page from the 92 catalog: http://audiozone.dk/guitargallery/?content%2FGuitar_catalog_scans%2FJackson_Charvel%2F1992_Charvel_Acoustic%2FCh1992AcouPage04.jpg. It is a 7 digit serial. 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. Total guitar acclimation in a temperature and humidity controlled environment. Hi there! It has no tremolo and the color is kind of candy red. So, the guitar im looking for seems to be produced after 95. We have a seafoam #377710 that will be for sale very soon. Ill update my spreadsheet accordingly. over black) in 2005. . 3. 6 string red quilted top. Although the logo may have worn off if it was just printed on. It seems very clean (almost too clean, not a nick on it) with an original case (Im told, didnt see it). Is the back of the body red or is it mahogany? I'm not an expert, but have been learning about all things Charvel for a few years now (thought I only own 1 so far). I wished i would know which year for sure Please give us more details about your 2 Surfcasters. Heres something perhaps unusual about this guitar: it doesnt have the asymmetrical Gumby headstock that every other Charvel labeled Surfcaster Ive seen has. Rhoads and Jackson built Charvels are the most desirable because of how rare. As you can see the section comes apart and the "block" has a larger square shaped top. His passion for tinkering with guitars started much earlier. At the time I bought this guitar I had never heard of the Surfcaster. same as those found on regular production Charvel guitars and have the Charvel logo Still has its little Made in Japan sticker, in fact the clear sticky film was still on the truss rod cover too ! Im assuming you love it? charvel logo on back number plate thing it has a made in Japan sticker too I have lost the tremolo arm any idea where you can get it? Toby- That Jackson 12er brings up many questions for me- Ive never seen a 12 with a factory installed humbucker, and what is that gorgeous purple/black finish? If anyone has recommendations on how to deal with this Im all ears. Only serial number I found was 69.1021 How did you find it? Jackson makes the Custom Shop and USA Series in Corona, California. brass neck plates and appear. Hopefully this is helpful to somebody. This Surfcaster still has the original plastic on it! After a good polish and play im feeling a little sad to be selling it. I own a black bass no. I meant has not had. I was given a guitar by an old man before he passed away. Portland, Oregon. I disclosed the fact that I string my 12-string as a 6-string and SignOfTheDragon chewed my tail. 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. 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. We are wanting to sell it but I don't want to ask to much or to little. Post pictures of your Surfcasters, contribute to the serial number database, and offer your own experiences with the Surfcaster. Body color? Posted by dkona1 on Wed, 10/13/2021 - 15:41. Limited Edition Charvel Bulls Eye Reissue guitars. Great thread + site! 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. Made in FortWorth TX. I've been all over the web trying to identify it but no luck thus far. The electronics were present, but non-functional. 3. Please add my serial # and details to your registry. In fact, Surfcasters were made at the Chusin Gakki factory in Nagano, Japan. Where are Jackson Guitars made? Itll cost you about $30.00 but it will fit perfectly I just got mine on Saturday. You can also download a small pdf that is a matrix of all known Surfcaster variations and the number of each variation Im aware of. I do this from looking at the recent sales of models like yours. Happy to provide pics if it would be useful? Professional, detailed photos of every single guitar. Ive never seen a 12 Surf with a humbucker. Ill post serial and pics. Under Charvel motif on the headstock it has made in USA . Black Headstock w/White Charvel Logo :), Thanks Graham, I only got the 1996 bit from what the shop listed, so be interested to know its actual age, it certainly has all the classic original Surfcaster features and the logo is indeed white. To keep your new Charvel in top condition, apply guitar polish to a fresh, soft cloth and wipe down the body, neck and headstock after every use. Answer (1 of 5): I would start by looking up a table of serial numbers. Currently resides in Utah, USA, hi Graham, no special serial numbering was used. Each model was This Collings I-35 LC Faded Cherry is an earth shaker. 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. 6-digit serial number on neck plate Sure. I cant tell whether this is a decent guitar worth restoring or something worthy of the bin. I use mine as a 6-string and it sounds really good. Jackson Custom Shop Bolt On are REAL Charvels. Keep up the good work! Yeah Not a lot of traffic here and not a lot to talk about since theres no documented history, no company source of info, no real new models and very few original Surfcaster owners. Serial Number :#003449. Ive done some research and the serial number is from 1996 (Japan). Charvel logo color (black or white) I assumed that it was rush made on a Friday evening, just before the workers left for the weekend. Maybe this was some kind of freaky experiment by Jackson in the Charvel factory!! The new line consisted of three. Don, if youre reading this, thank you- and let me know if youd like any help maintaining/updating etc. Its serial number is 381907. Yeah- the acoustic surfys didnt sell well, so I think they were only available for one catalog year in 92. Mine says 338639. 379004. i will keep in touch ! bore. Wont sell it. The first two number digits in the serial number identify the year the guitar was created. 2. There is no set rule for how often you should change your strings. Cool site, thanks for the hard work to make it happen. Ive corresponded with representatives of both factories to verify the correct manufacturer of Surfcasters in the 90s. Charvels made after NAMM I have a 6 digits too, I would like to know if it's a japanese one or a Korean one ? The serial # is 338827. Looking at old adverts (which you can see if you search 'charvel model 6' on ebay), the 1986 Model 6 didn't have any logos on the pickups. I think Id like to buy your surf Scott. 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. 2 lipstick pups Wow, thats unusual. This question is for testing whether you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions. Does it sound like an original? Here is the requested information for my 2 surfcasters. Yeah mine looks like this one currently posted in the Links section: I agree with Silversurfer. Thanks for replying Graham with the information you have on my 12 string surf caster, really useful. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10HW3iPrDNwR6At18jZiB551y7zLZeakI. i am going to get the frets re serfist as open cords are not in perfect tune from being worn over the years! Thanks a lot for the infos cheers! Posted by Tong on Sun, 09/23/2018 - 10:18. In To locate a service center, please visit our Charvel Authorized Service Center information page. Currently in the process of picking up a 96 Jackson SC1 if anyone can help with info on that too. Brought it over to Perth/Western Australia in 2010 No engraving on black plastic neck plate on headstock. Serial #377593, Serial #384631 In my opinion the introduction of this came about out of urgency. underneath the logo), serial number and the San 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. The 20K spread sounds reasonable considering ALL of the guitars that were made in that period, but Ive never been able to track down how many of them were Surfcasters. Bought in the UK. Anything anyone can tell me would be a help. Can you help. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Which is weird. If it doesnt reach its goal they wont produce it. No way to substantiate this other than postings on the web, but it sounds entirely possible. Accordingly, does fender own Charvel? Welcome to the World Headquarters for the CharvelSurfcaster. I suspect the pickups and electronics in the 12-string are identical to the 6-string. Posted by Rascal on Thu, 03/29/2018 - 05:37. Guitar Discussion Forum Archive - September, 2002, The Best Acoustic Guitars Under $300 - Gearank Rated, Allowed HTML tags:

1. . 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. Of course, a guitars price is what its worth to the owner. 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. Ive put up a few photos of my surfcaster for sale here: https://www.facebook.com/kindfoz/media_set?set=a.10152611899271485.1073741829.611516484&type=1&pnref=story. Surf Green address on the plates. 3. There are certain cases where a broken neck may be covered under your Charvel warranty, but if the neck broke outside of your warranty, please contact your local Charvel Authorized Service Center to determine if the neck can be repaired or replaced. Thanks. I would like to know infos on pick ups, and if how much are they worth. Sorry, heres the link to the catalog scans: http://audiozone.dk/guitargallery/?content%2FGuitar_catalog_scans%2FJackson_Charvel%2F1993_Jackson_Charvel%2F, Of course; happy to provide images. Posted by Bob on Sat, 01/23/2021 - 01:19. This is done with strings tuned to pitch. Cheers Country of Origin: Korea. This guitar is already in the database but Ill update it with your details. Thx:)! It has since undergone a slow, but complete restoration. it was made between 1990 and 1997/98. Hynek Dvorak: But there are good deals to be had I got my 94 Surfcaster HT, Sea Foam Green for a $725.00, with orig. striped and played guitars and 4 digits for the production EVH ART Series guitars. Im selling a Surfcaster bass in black. Heres the pics: http://www.mediafire.com/download/yc6zjiws94bqllp/jackson_surfcaster.zip. I have a red CHARVETTE electric guitar with nickel Chrome plate on back where neck bolts on. 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. The Jackson Surfcaster is not one of the first series of Surfcasters that have serial numbers in the range 335XXX 388XXX. 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. 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. Posted by Koeppel on Fri, 09/27/02 - 20:45:51. Typically, Surfies with a star-glow body finish have a white logo and those with a cherry-burst body finish have a black logo. hello!!! If this space measures more than .020", the truss rod should be tightened in 1/4 turn increments until the space measures within this range. Ill try to forward pictures, but that will have to wait until I get it back. If you have strings that are worn, flattened, kinked, corroded, rusted or mucked up with sweat grease and grime, then it is definitely time to change your strings. 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. You can either post the above details here or email me the details to me@grahampearson.com Although instruments may not be ordered directly from the Charvel Custom Shop, we have established a network of Charvel Authorized Custom Shop Dealers who will give you personalized service on product pricing, options and availability information for Custom Shop instruments. With the serial number you can probably call the company for an estimate on the date. Black Surfcaster 12-string Comment viewing options and both are in excellent condition. Charvel production was movedoverseas and all new guitars bearing the Charvel logo 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??? Can anyone help me get any info about the model of my Charvel serial # 295371 and its worth. But by the time Im done, it will look completely stock and should play as good as new or better. Thanks. I already have an entry in the serial number database for your guitar. The paint was peeling, the binding was damaged, and the neck extension was broken off. For me, its the best guitar Ive ever had. These are more valueable than the second batch of Surfcasters that have a Jackson signature on a more plain-shaped headstock. Thanks. Select your preferred way to display the comments and click "Save settings" to activate your changes. The original Surfcasters had serial numbers in the range 365XXX through 388XXX and these had colors such as black, red, orange, surf green, etc. What do you think about that? By searching any provided Model Number online, you can obtain details and specifications on the product. It has two lipstick pickups. 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. Serial Numbers on Get the best deals on Samick Acoustic Guitar when . My luthier will fabricate a new back plate and may have a push-in tremolo bar that will work well. Yenshan The Charvel Surfcaster acoustic electrics seem to usually run in the $300-400 range. Promoted to a Master Builder in 2018, Joe Williams first came to Charvel/Jackson in 2005 from a vintage guitar shop, where he repaired and set up used guitars. What year was it made or something about the build. simply engraved. Payed 2000 Swiss Francs. These plates had gold plating And how much do you think its worth paying for it? $1,250. Lastly, theres a General Description pdf that describes the history of the early Surfcasters, materials of construction, colors, etc. Please send pictures to our sites owner, Don Rown, at donrownrocks@yahoo.com and hell post them so we can all see. JTal Guitars MODEL 0026 - "Magnificent Mayhem" Body: Original Charvel 475 Deluxe / Metallic Black Finish - Original (produced from 89-91 by Charvel) - Scratches here and there, specifically on the back - however major chips and dings were repaired to as close to the original finish a possible.NOTE: Charvel Neck Plate Serial Number 344675 Neck: Charvel 475 Deluxe Maple neck, Rosewood Fretboard . Minimal fret wear mostly on the first five frets. were import models. Posted by Robert Wheeler on Sun, 03/10/2019 - 00:32. Im assuming the Charvel logo is black and that your guitar has a tremolo and roller-nut. It has two lipstick pickups and the serial number is 369361. The number one source of guitar and amplifier pricing and information so you can find the price and value of your used guitars and amplifier. Six digits on a beautiful Fort Worth, Texas nameplate. Please consult a qualified repair specialist if you do not know how to properly adjust the neck. My model is a CX391. Ive been meaning to put this up for the past month Orange Trans 12 string, black toothpaste logo, serial #365636. neck plates are very similar to the neck plates used during the "serialized" Alex says: January 9, 2021 at 2:32 am I assumed it was original. What do I own? Welcome aboard and thanks for sharing details of your new acquisition. Inconsistent action and obvious string buzz may be indications that a neck is out of adjustment. or just a link that i can link to? chrome plating over black versus the originals which have gold plating over black. These are identical to the Thanks to everyone who has posted details of their Surfcaster. Pickups: 3 (5-way switch, vol, tone) both the Charvel logo ("Made in USA" underneath) and the serial number was Thanks, BC. Almost as if it was done to accommodate the mistake. Each of the 330 entries is accounted for in this matrix. Posted by Michael Raymond LloydGTYAH on Sun, 01/23/2022 - 00:19. Black Logo, Cherry Sunburst(Star-Glo? Myserial number is.353292 says its a jackson under the seril number plate. Seems like this throws your numbering out of whack, but I am the only owner of this guitar and I have my initial receipt. case (Serial No. Does the tail piece have a C in it? In reality in good shape it's probably worth 5-600.00. Btw, mines also a mahogany body version: strangely, in germany ive only seen Surfcasters made of lighter-coloured (bass? I bought mine from a gentleman in Portland Oregon for $1631+taxes/shipping. I bought it for $325.00 in 1997 and it currently resides in Eugene OR. Seems like an awfully high number to me, even for a mass produced guitar. thankyou Jamie. Examine your guitar to find its serial number. Posted by darnell austria on Wed, 11/27/2002 - 17:34. The neck plate on mine is plain with a rolled number in the 90xxxx range. 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. 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. The neck plate with the serial number on the back is stamped Fort Worth Texas, USA. Hey Jamie: Can you provide details of your Surfcaster? I picked up a red/orange burst Surfcaster for myself as a birthday present a couple years ago. chart for ages. Dimas address engraved on them. . Pro-Mod Style 1 and Style 2, and Pro- Mod DK24 guitars feature hand-rubbed urethane finishes. White charvel lettered headstock, highly figured orange top. There are many pictures of these on this web site. These neck plates were used very briefly in 2004 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. 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. Any info you can help me with is greatly appreciated. I will never part with either guitar. I misread the mention of the sunburst finish in your first post. The FIRST Charvel Guitar Serial Number 1001 & Evolution Of The Strat Video! There are several discussion on this site about the correlation of serial numbers and dates-of-manufacture of Surfcasters. Specifications: Make: Charvel. Anybody know the specs on this guitar like nut width or the direct replacements for the hardware. All I knew of Charvel & Jackson was Eddie VanHalen and shredders. 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. If this unit is on your guitar that would positively date it to 1987 or later. IF this is true, that makes any sort of date coding based on neck plate serial numbers impossible. I didnt see an email for Surfcaster (?). which had no markings. Again, please contact me at me@grahampearson.com if you have any suggestions for improving this document. These 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. Any chance of posting some pictures? For information and assistance in purchasing parts outside of the United States, please contact the Charvel distributor in your country or region. Can't find model # anywhere. Is it a 6-string or a 12-string? Also, heres a URL for a scan of the 92 Charvel-Jackson catalog, including pages for the Surfcaster. The first two number digits in the serial number identify the year the guitar was created. Youll find a complete description of the original-run Surfcasters under the Links page on this site. Cords are not in perfect tune from being worn over the web Trying identify... 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