next page. Only serial number I found was 69.1021 Ive messaged Charvel but was just redirected to Fender, and I dont expect a reply very soon. US+7 digits is late 2010-11. Hello, I'm a new member of the forum. It is important to note that Jackson reissued this style of neck plate )wood so far, even back then when they were still produced and out in the shops. The back of the plate was not finished and typically appears . Bought it in late 1994 (2nd hand already; the previous owner mustve made a bad buy for whatever reason the bass sounds marvellous). 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. 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? Purchased in 2012?. I believe the pickups are the originals from looking at original adverts for the guitar. loaded Strat body shape with Strat Head neck), San document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thank you for posting details about your Surfcaster. I disclosed the fact that I string my 12-string as a 6-string and SignOfTheDragon chewed my tail. used. Purchased in 2018 from a Guitar Center in Plano, TX. 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. Thanks!! How did you find it? Year of Manufacture : 2000. Contact me if intrested killerwigs@gmail.com Great thread + site! Nick. It is a 7 digit serial. Havent played it for a while but seing this site has inspired me to get it out more. 2. USA Select, Artist Series and Custom Shop guitars feature a variety of finishes, and more information can be found on each individual product page specific to that model. 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. Send in your picture and Ill post it on the site. On an electric guitar, youll typically find the serial number on the back of the guitar body or headstock. bought it for $300. Box 245 San Dimas, CA After that time the plain brass neck plates were once again used until the Its clearly marked Charvel Surfcaster. What color is the Charvel logo on the headstock? The serial numbers from that period (along with the neckplates that are found on almost all surfcasters) were spread out over all bolt-on models made in Japan. Charvel Surfcaster 6 string C hardtail. guitar has a floyd(cant tell if its real or (licensed), and its H/S/S. The 5 digit So how about if we post ALL last known prices, no matter how low? Please add my serial # and details to your registry. We are wanting to sell it but I don't want to ask to much or to little. Examine your guitar to find its serial number. the early (serial numbers) neck plates were made using a weaker metal alloy and as a I fancied a tangerine or green one .. but this one is super, sorta candy apple colour with binding and plate aged to a cream :) Nice to see people sharing information on these scarce, cult guitars, always remembered them from the 90s when Musical Exchanges in Birmingham had a display stand full of them in cool colours and I was surprised to see a Charvel without a pointy end :). Id post a link to a picture but posts with links dont show up. I have a red 12-string but I string it and play it as a 6-string. www.usacharvels.com: Your resource for vintage San Posted by Scott on Sun, 09/29/2002 - 20:48. sorry i guess i should have thought of that ! Charvel certainly didnt keep any records and Fender never got a book of serial numbers when they acquired Charvel. -Rick matt86 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 12 Tweet #4 04-27-2009, 10:58 AM Thanks! This week we will be taking a focused look a small number of Kevin Ryan pre-owned acoustic guitars. I have about 150 entries in the spreadsheet and it confirms an approximate correlation between serial numbers and dates-of-manufacture, so perhaps the barrel was not very big after all. Fell in love with that particular finish, but I only ever see red orange black seafoam etc. Seafoam. This only works for the early guitar logo shape Charvels. Why is there a reluctance on the part of some Surfcaster owners to divulge complete serial numbers, i.e. Here is the url: https://picasaweb.google.com/2009NCTA/Surfcaster. Limited Edition Charvel Bulls Eye Reissue guitars. Thanks John What else would you like to know for your serial number list? Posted by Tong on Sun, 09/23/2018 - 10:18. I have a Charvel Bass guitar, serial number located on the last blind fret reads "C001962" it has 3 Charvel by Jackson/Charvel pickups. Original grey hard case Graham. Thanks for replying Graham with the information you have on my 12 string surf caster, really useful. It has two lipstick pickups and the serial number is 369361. A friend gave me a Charvel guitar. 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). Unfortunately, we cannot. I can say with certainty that they did as I own a cream white 22 fret bolt on neck serial number 950824. Thanks, BC. After being keen on one of these for many years, I just acquired a trans red, mahogany bodied 12 string Surfcaster, serial number is 375726 for the database. Maybe this was some kind of freaky experiment by Jackson in the Charvel factory!! 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 ?). If a 6-string, does it have 2 lipstick pickups or 1 lipstick and 1 humbucker? Ill add it somewhere appropriate here on the site. Posted by giulio riccelli on Mon, 02/09/2004 - 05:34. briefly in 2002 and later in 2005. Its a Surfcaster Std with the chrome tail piece with the C cutout. Model: 625C. Welcome to the forum. Serial number uses a 4 digit numbering system with the first digit Note that the EVH hand striped and personally played guitars have a very I have included a few pics too. I am not sure if the Jackson BUYERBEWARE!! 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. I purchased this because it played and sounded better than any comparably priced Fender in the store. Thanks. Thanks, Hi there, The paint job would seem to be the Dark Metallic Violet finish like the one on the Variations page. Believe it to be a 91(?). Hi charvelsurfcaster Posted by Rascal on Thu, 03/29/2018 - 05:37. 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. I wonder how its possible that the serial numbers are so far apart? : Yes, mine has a six digit number. Charvel proudly collaborated with the New Jersey native to bring you the Angel Vivaldi Signature DK24 Nova an axe that packs as much phenomenal force as the man playing it. Ill browse the Jackson catalog scans and see if I come up with any relevant answers. There are many pictures of these on this web site. WAIT! By 1987 Mr. Floyd Rose licenced to other companies the ability to manufacture "copies or bridges similiar to " his Patented tremolo system. Serial No.001341 on back neck Plate with San Dimas California non recessed floydrose trem,2 Seymour Duncan p/u a 3 way switch with 1volume control . Obviously you would need more info than this if you weren't sure whether your guitar started life as a 5 or a 6! Otherwise Davids surf looks stock and authentic though, exactly like mine. Can anyone help with the sequence meaning??? The first two number digits in the serial number identify the year the guitar was created. Many thanks to all our subscribers, Now Im putting it back close to stock from when I originally bought it. CikMick: ("Made in USA". Could you maybe add Surfcaster Bass black to the year in the details field? 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. its a six string two pick ups with tremolo The headstock was dented and the neck was scarred on its back. 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. Im from Italy, heres impossible to find anyone who knows the model so I still got it. Posted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/08/2017 - 01:09. 2. I just couldnt conceive that the serial numbers would be so far off from mine. Thanks for sharing information with us :). bought from Fender and all neckplate cushions from this era has the Fender part number appearance of a smooth, slightly-polished steel neck plate. Typically, Surfies with a star-glow body finish have a white logo and those with a cherry-burst body finish have a black logo. CHARVEL and the distinctive headstock design commonly found on CHARVEL guitars are registered trademarks of FMIC under license to JCMI. Black Logo, Cherry Sunburst(Star-Glo? Charvels made after NAMM case (Serial No. I am the original owner of a midnite black Surfcaster (6 string w/trem) Serial # 378361 bought in Berkeley Ca in Sept. 1991. Its still in excellent condition and played regularly as a refreshing alternative to mainstream models. The first two number digits in the serial number identify the year the guitar was created. My Charvel/ Jackson has six digits 239578. : : Did Charvel produce six digit serial number guitars? logo ("Made in USA" underneath logo), four digit serial number and a San Dimas, rectangular area located between the "Charvel" logo and the address. I know of no other sea-foam green Surfie with a serial number lower than yours A 1991 or 1992 manufacture date is probable. I do a LOT of Bruce Cockburn covers and even do an annual Cockburn tribute for charity. Absolutely wonderful guitar. 6100 and up (approximately) had the original postal address, P.O. How to Choose the Right Guitar String Gauges? Model Series Charvel guitars. SN 374584. Hey, Chrome colored neck plate with the Charvel logo It has the lipstick tube p/u in the neck+ Jackson humbucker p/u in the bridge. Dont know how to add mine to the database, so here are the details: 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. To pinpoint the year, scroll down to the . Jackson never tracked serial numbers on any of the import models. Is it Jap? 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. bore. 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. Posted by Dago on Fri, 09/11/2020 - 00:55. serialnumber:281185 what model is ot,it has 2 jackson single coils and 1 umnb,a jackson floyd rose licensed tremolo : Yes, mine has a six digit number. All I knew of Charvel & Jackson was Eddie VanHalen and shredders. I thought I left a message here yesterday so if I am repeating myself I apologize! 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. glad to see somebodys made a site for these guitars. :). Whats it worth? Although the logo may have worn off if it was just printed on. 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. The new line consisted of three. pre-serialized (prepro) Charvel guitars that were manufactured between 1979 and late 1981. I have a charvel guitar with Jackson pickups, 3-way, one volume knob, and the bridge says "licensed under floyd rose patents". 354835. :) The neck is awesome and it sounds great! 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. Used on the 25th Anniversary model which was Dont feel bad, SS. Its interesting as it provides a listing of all available finish colors, and at the back of the catalog, a description of Surfcaster parts (i.e. It is said that the serial numbers for Import Charvels started at 220000 for the 1986 product line. We capture the nuances in color, finish, and woodgrain in stunning hi-res clarity. These plates Purchased for around $775.00 off eBay several years ago (2005?) was shutting down at this time) or if Jackson guitars increase in popularity, thanks to THANKS! Heres the pics: http://www.mediafire.com/download/yc6zjiws94bqllp/jackson_surfcaster.zip. If you have a few photo's of the guitar I'd be happy to do a bit of research for you. Thanks the back of the body is not mahogany with a clear varnish finish. Join the Charvel email list to stay on top of our latest product launches and artist news. Yes, mine has a six digit number. How else can you find the history on a guitar? Posted by Michael s on Fri, 01/28/2022 - 04:05. ("Made in USA" underneath logo), EVH logo, words "ART Series" and the What do you think about that? Professional, detailed photos of every single guitar. Few month ago, Ive got Surfcaster#367186. ive been trying to figure out the year of my bass and came upon your site its a charvel surfcaster bass serial 379397 i bought it from a pawn shop in surrey BC Canada for 100$ 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. Its even that same color. Thanks. Mine is serial number 386027. Posted by Jouni Heikkinen on Thu, 04/17/2003 - 16:39. 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. If you've ever seen an Original Floyd Rose trem you will quickly be able to tell this difference. My model is a CX391. At the time I bought this guitar I had never heard of the Surfcaster. 6-string with tremlo CA 91773) in raised lettering. The one I have looks exactly like the blue one on the right. these neck plates a 3D look. Box From the serial number, I would guess it was made in 1993 or 1994. *Single Line Klusons I learned refers to the name stamping style not the in line 12 sting tuners one sometimes sees dont worry no new holes were drilled. plates are basically copies of the original "serialized" neck plates used from Can you send me pics silversurfer so I can add yours to the database? Thanks :) and I forgot to include that its a 1996. The FIRST Charvel Guitar Serial Number 1001 & Evolution Of The Strat Video! Is this site still active other than this comments section? Jackson Guitars obviously had a license agreement with Floyd Rose to produce this tremolo for thier guitars. This guitar is already in the database but Ill update it with your details. I wanna know why its so significant! on the normal production EVH ART Series Charvel I bought it for $325.00 in 1997 and it currently resides in Eugene OR. It seems to me that all the early Surfcasters had 2 lipstick pickups. Thanks. The guitar looks like it had taken a bit of a beating over the years. Ill add it to the database. I have an email from a gentleman who worked at the Chusin Gakki factory when Surfcasters were in production. Purchased in 1992. Hey Jamie: Can you provide details of your Surfcaster? HI huys.I have a sunburst surfcaster, serial 370956.any idea on year?? up), Charvel started to seat neckplates in a plastic cushion. I cant tell whether this is a decent guitar worth restoring or something worthy of the bin. 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. these Posted by Jeffery S Mccomas on Sun, 11/24/2019 - 00:28. of these plates had the Ontario, CA address lettering painted black NOT gold. indicating the year of manufacture. A SIX digit serial number system was used with the first two digits In the s, the .. Did Charvel produce six digit serial number guitars? Not aware of any modifications. . 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. Charvel logo ("Made in Thanks for contributing to this site and please keep in touch. Serial Numbers on Get the best deals on Samick Acoustic Guitar when . 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. Graham I do have my sales receipt from Guitar Center showing the serial number as I stated dated 9/6/1991. ><br /><p>The trem was professionally blocked but the block can be . The 1st Digit is the year (DZ912345=American Deluxe, 2009, Corona USA) DZ+7 digits . Ill try to forward pictures, but that will have to wait until I get it back. No way to substantiate this other than postings on the web, but it sounds entirely possible. These plates have serial numbers starting at 6000 and Charvel Consumer Relations can also be contacted at consumerrelations@charvel.com for additional assistance. White charvel lettered headstock, highly figured orange top. In short, they make Jackson Guitars in the United States, Japan, Mexico, Indonesia, and China. The only company making a Surfcaster copy is GRB, but they call it a tribute and theyre very easily distinguished from Charvel Surfcasters. All of the Charvel guitars that were made there during that period have the same neckplate, and as far as anyone has been able to tell, there really was no attempt to keep them sequential or even grouped in any decipherable way. You just made my day! Does it sound like an original? If 6-string, does it have a tremolo? These neck plates say "Charvel PO Box 245, San Dimas, Ca, 91773". I love the wide neck and the low action, the combo of the lipstick tube and humbucker. Niche products are great fun so i thought Id add my example to the mix its a basic transparent red sunburst six string I purchased new in the UK in January 1992 for 459. were import models. I'm at a loss finding where it was made or what model it is. Welcome to the small but enthusiastic community of proud Surfcaster owners. If 6-string, describe pickup configuration (2 lipsticks, or bridge humbucker / neck lipstick) 379004. No (reasonable) doubt thats right, he sent me some photos. Thanks. 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. check out the. I have a purple charvel surfcaster std with 3 lipstick pickups with serial number C109113, body basswood. Posted by telekev on Sat, 09/18/2004 - 11:27. The (Keep in mind these are very rare and before purchasing one get a second opinion)! 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. Each model was I promise these guys are awesome. This was in the past 2 years, and yes, both of them are real MIJ Surfcasters (sound hole, shark fin inlays, toothpaste logo, etc.) 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. Thanks a lot for the infos cheers! Im assuming the Charvel logo is black and that your guitar has a tremolo and roller-nut. I still own it and it is still in perfect condition. Jap neck through models had the serial number after the last fret on the fretboard. If it doesnt reach its goal they wont produce it. Thanks. I think Id like to buy your surf Scott. For me, its the best guitar Ive ever had. I wonder if the same type of neck plate was used on other Charvel or Jackson models? SN#376078. Two tuners were missing. Surf Green One of the best made, best finished guitars I have owned. 2 Lipstick pickups. Body color? Its definitely factory. Regarding the questions about the neckplate for #370752: I have no idea about the neckplate. Ive done some research and the serial number is from 1996 (Japan). Your Surfcasters serial number indicates it was manufactured later than 1995. Hope this helps. Chrome colored neck plate having the Charvel logo Green Quilt, Humbucker from Jackson, one lipstick, with C-Tail. Charvel Vintage 1980's Electric Guitar. Can't find model # anywhere. Need to replace tuning keys without altering the dimensions of the tuning holes, any suggestions? 3853XX. Is it Jap? The serial number of the Surfcaster he auctioned recently was 380538. molded into it. For the most part the surfs Ive seen are very sequential. Exactly. Wow: Thats exactly like my number 1. The pdf file has 330 entries. Regards, i will keep in touch ! 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. #2 - Jackson did some wierd experiments in the mid 90s that resulted in quite a few unique models. Jap neck through models had the serial number after the last fret on the fretboard. Who is considered the best guitar player ever. 6. It would be nice to get an overall average. Ill post his link on the links page. A great many variables are involved in assessing the value of used and vintage instruments-such as condition, rarity, desirability, etc.-and the effects of such conditions on the value of an instrument are best determined by a dealer who specializes in the sale of used and vintage instruments. The humbuckers started appearing in the 94 and 95 HT models. If there is no measured space between the fret and string, the truss rod should be loosened (counterclockwise) in 1/4 turn increments. Serial number 37436x. 96195XX. 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. Not bad at all for 2013. thankyou very much ! I got a mint 62 Fender Tremolux with it as well. TobyP- Your Jackson Surf12 fills me with glee! A few custom shop Charvel guitars This will help our magnificent in-house research department and dating service date your bass guitar. I found this one here: First style of Charvel neck plates to have a serial number stamped onto 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. Serial # 278425 I think the neck plate was simply replaced and Ill never know the original serial number. Hey F. Rankenstone: Can you provide details of your Surfcaster? $1,250. Thanks again Body color? Later serial number plates (serial numbers Yeah- the acoustic surfys didnt sell well, so I think they were only available for one catalog year in 92. Personal playing preference will dictate the ideal/exact measurement for each player depending on musical style, playing dynamics and other factors. i am going to get the frets re serfist as open cords are not in perfect tune from being worn over the years! both the Charvel logo ("Made in USA" underneath) and the serial number was 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. Im less pessimistic than Silver. It was on the guitar when I bought it. Charvel Surfcaster, Serial No. No modifications. Is the back of the body a mahogany color or is it the same color as the front? Posted by OlivierD on Mon, 04/15/2019 - 20:54. 6 string tremolo, orange, black logo, 2 lipsticks, SN 374584, changed tone pot to 500k. rjohnstonesorry, I wasn't very clear in my thanks message. Home. Hi, Yes, silversurfer is exactly right. Thanks. Specifications: Make: Charvel. No one is really sure that there IS any rhyme or reason to the sequencing of Surfcaster serial numbers. 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. Crime licence Floyd rose by jackson. Trans-Orange Bass. One more to add to the database. neck plates are probably the rarest of all Charvel neck plates. Posted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/17/2020 - 01:23. That neck plate looks quite different to mine. Built for scorching sound with unrivaled feel, a flashy Sin City Sparkle finish with matching headstock means youll win the jackpot every time you pick it up. In It was purchased from a guy who obviously never used it, the guitar is mint original with the exception of the tuners, The originals have been replaced by a set of vintage replacement Single Line Klusons*, a very nice upgrade that gives the head a bit more of a Rickenbacker look. Thanks for posting the additional info, Jaime. , contribute to the serial number database, and offer your own experiences with the Surfcaster. CA address etched (engraved) into them. same as those found on regular production Charvel guitars and have the Charvel logo Four years ago, I purchased Surfcaster 12-string #386525 from the original owner, in very poor condition, disassembled, for $240.00. Were manufactured between 1979 and late 1981 body or headstock Cockburn tribute for charity that... 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