Posted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 19:12. 1981 - 1986. Join the Charvel email list to stay on top of our latest product launches and artist news. All times are GMT-6. Guild tuners, mini toggle switch for in/out of phase, black pickguard and black headstock with white lettering. 215 San Dimas. Any idea if its just junk knockoff of old and of some value? I keep a spreadsheet of Surfcaster serial numbers with associated body colors, logo colors, pickup configuration, 6- or 12-string configuration, etc. Please keep the Surfcaster dialogue going Id love to hear from other owners! If you have a neck-through-body model, the serial number should be stamped onto the fingerboard at the last fret. 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. . Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14857 Tweet #4 08-08-2006, 02:31 PM I have a purple charvel surfcaster std with 3 lipstick pickups with serial number C109113, body basswood. Thanks. Early in 1984 (approximately serial number 3000 and Is there any evidence that it could be a refin? plates were bolted directly to the guitar body (no cushion). Brought it over to Perth/Western Australia in 2010 . i have a red surfcaster that i love by the way!! http://www.wildguitars.com/sold/charvel-surfcaster-ex-pretenders-%E2%80%A2-850 How does one go about registering a serial here? Dont know how to add mine to the database, so here are the details: Made in FortWorth TX. My brother gave me his charvel he's had since the 90's in Hawaii is worth anything and is it real? 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. Yenshan The Charvel Surfcaster acoustic electrics seem to usually run in the $300-400 range. Thanks! Start by downloading the Charvel Custom Select Order Form and designing your custom build from the options available. body is a beautiful flame fireglow Three pickup model and pickups say Charvette by Jackson/Charvel. I just spoke with Eric. Include pics of the front and back of the body, the front of the peghead, and the neckplate with its serial number. Serial number is 375132. :), 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. Location: MS, USA If for some reason you cant email pictures, please let us know 4 things: 1. The other serial number is 387569 and, like yours, it was made towards the end of production of the first edition Surfcasters. The humbucker pickup is a Designed by Duncan one. Let me know how to get you photos for your site. Please consult a qualified repair specialist if you do not know how to properly adjust the neck. To me it's worth thousands. These are more valueable than the second batch of Surfcasters that have a Jackson signature on a more plain-shaped headstock. 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. There were no Surfcasters in the first series that were finished in gold sparkle. molded into it. Heres the pics: http://www.mediafire.com/download/yc6zjiws94bqllp/jackson_surfcaster.zip. The guitar you are interested in should be priced less than $900. Lipstick PU w/Coil tap on bridge Im aware of only one other Surfcaster having a metallic-violet body like yours. 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. The paint was peeling, the binding was damaged, and the neck extension was broken off. briefly in 2002 - 2003 and was cast to resemble the original "serialized" 3D It is a 7 digit serial. The serial number is 370752. This seemed like the place to ask! thanks again! Btw, mines also a mahogany body version: strangely, in germany ive only seen Surfcasters made of lighter-coloured (bass? Maple fingerboard and black inlays. Graham. 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. Similar to the original It is important to note that these neck plates look CikMick: I know of no other sea-foam green Surfie with a serial number lower than yours A 1991 or 1992 manufacture date is probable. Can you help. Serial number 372600, hi, Probably a 92. It seems very clean (almost too clean, not a nick on it) with an original case (Im told, didnt see it). its a six string two pick ups with tremolo up), Charvel started to seat neckplates in a plastic cushion. Posted by heather on Sun, 09/03/2017 - 13:18. The first two number digits in the serial number identify the year the guitar was created. The last San Dimas Charvel was #5491, built in January of 1986. 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. There are several discussion on this site about the correlation of serial numbers and dates-of-manufacture of Surfcasters. They are all I ever use in my band, Don Rown and the Uncommitted. Posted by Jeffery S Mccomas on Sun, 11/24/2019 - 00:28. That is awesome, good buy for 170 I'd say. More like a Rickenbacker Star-glow finish (Red to Natural fade) and 2. Worth, Texas' on the neck plate are actually Japanese imports. 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. Featuring versatile and balanced EMG pickups in an HSS configuration, push/pull coil splitting and a Floyd Rose 1000 Series double-locking tremolo system, this new model from the Italian guitar phenom is built for technical excellence. Photos, soon! My serial number is 925899 on backplate.Does it mean ? Still, an interesting piece of Charvel Surfcaster history. Delete the post unless it provides information other than just a dead link to an old eBay auction? striped and played guitars and 4 digits for the production EVH ART Series guitars. If youre curious enough, you could also check the neck pocket for a birth-date to confirm the serial# timeframe. KevanB- My bad! I hope your guitar brings you as many hours of pleasure as mine does. i love that guitar i call it my red headed girlfriend ! I was given a guitar by an old man before he passed away. bridge, pickups, etc.). I folks, Im a newbie here and have just bought my first Surfcaster as seen here: Is back of body same color as front or is it mahogany? 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. Does the tail piece have a C in it? I have a Charvel Bass guitar, serial number located on the last blind fret reads "C001962" it has 3 Charvel by Jackson/Charvel pickups. appearance of a smooth, slightly-polished steel neck plate. Any info bout this guitar would be appreciated. Charvel logo color (black or white) Serial number uses a 4 digit numbering system with the first digit Note most For me, its the best guitar Ive ever had. If you have any further questions, you may also find more historical information regarding Fender serial numbers and dating here: Additionally you can find all available Owner's Manuals, Service Manuals, and more through our Customer Self . The only company making a Surfcaster copy is GRB, but they call it a tribute and theyre very easily distinguished from Charvel Surfcasters. Born from a love of high-speed playing, the sleekly contoured So-Cal is as comfortable to play as your favorite overstuffed armchair. Box 2344 Fort Worth, TX 76113. neck plates with San Dimas, CA address introduced in June 2008 on the U.S.A. Production Is this site still active other than this comments section? I have a Surfcaster that I would like to add to your table of serial numbers and post a photo or two. What color is the Charvel logo on the headstock? I typically update the online downloadable file each year about August. The third link is on the Variations page and is a pdf matrix that illustrates all known variants of the Surfcaster and how many of each are known. Ive never seen a 12 Surf with a humbucker. I have a Charvel Bass guitar, serial number located on the last blind fret reads "C001962" it has 3 Charvel by Jackson/Charvel pickups. Note that the EVH hand striped and personally played guitars have a very This Collings I-35 LC Faded Cherry is an earth shaker. Ill post his link on the links page. Randy Rhodes, Eddie Van Halen, Richie Sambora, Allan Holdsworth, and Warren DeMartini all played Charvel guitars. Any info you can help me with is greatly appreciated. Your guitar was most likely made in 1991. I have a charvel guitar with Jackson pickups, 3-way, one volume knob, and the bridge says "licensed under floyd rose patents". Re: Graham- yes, the original production surfcasters were all 2-lipstick configured. hi there , I own serial number 377954, bought it in Belgium in 92 but now living with it her in Switzerland ;-). @Matt- things move pretty slowly on here owing to the fact that its basically one guy managing it out of the goodness of his heart in his free time. Hi guys, It is common to see the lacquer chipped (worn) around Explore some of our latest models. DZ+6 digits. If it wasnt for the great sound I would have returned the guitar for a refund. No (reasonable) doubt thats right, he sent me some photos. To register your Surfcaster so its included in the serial number pdf file, downloadable from the Links page, please let me know the following information: 1. What happened next is still to come. There are two raised points nipples for want of a better description which have not been smoothed down these actually push through the final surface varnish in front of the bridge and there is a really crude but tiny right angled cut hacked through the scratch plate next to one of the nipples. By searching any provided Model Number online, you can obtain details and specifications on the product. I misread the mention of the sunburst finish in your first post. Hopefully this is helpful to somebody. 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 . Thanks for describing a scheme that, in my naivety, I hadnt thought of. plate similar to the original San Dimas era plates (chrome over black as opposed to gold I wanna know why its so significant! Can you send me a picture of your guitar? ), 2020 JCF online - A Jackson Guitars and Charvel Guitars Community. Thanks, BC. Its kind of blue/purple. Required fields are marked *. Graham. -Rick matt86 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 12 Tweet #4 04-27-2009, 10:58 AM Thanks! Currently, Charvel does not sell replacement necks. A very high quality Japanese manufactured model came to the market from the year 2000 till 2002 the SL4 and it was from the high models of the Jackson guitars as they were made from alder or mahogany for the body-maple or mahogany for the necks but with two differences from the SL1 or the SL3 of Japan that were built . Hi Guys, I have Surfcaster #386869 Black with the Jackson Hum in the bridge and lipstick in the neck. The fact that you remember when you bought your guitar new helps date guitars with similar serial numbers. (I did remove that .. my only mod, lol ;), I can add another here. My model is a CX391. Where are Jackson Guitars made? I suspect the pickups and electronics in the 12-string are identical to the 6-string. 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). This gorgeous Rickenbacker 340VP 2006 Fireglo was stolen from my storage unit along with 14 other collectible guitars. Previous owner reckons its a 93, but would love to have a more informed idea. 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. Dimas address engraved on them. the edges of these neck plates. 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. Star glo finishthe brownish-orange sunburst rather than the reddish fireglo sunburst. Orange. How else can you find the history on a guitar? Trans-Red with white logo // C-6 My Charvel/ Jackson has six digits 239578. : : Did Charvel produce six digit serial number guitars? : My Charvel/ Jackson has six digits, 213573. All-in-all its just perfect, lovely tone. underneath the logo), serial number and the San 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. Im assuming you love it? If you have a Ft.Worth Texas neckplate, or you have a neckplate that simply says Jackson / Charvel, you do NOT have a USA MADE guitar. if 6-string, tremolo or Ctail? But, I am in possession of a Surfcaster with a Kahler vibrato. Logo color = white 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. Kevan- Its highly unusual for a trans-red Surfcaster to have a black HS logo- Id love to see pics if youve got them. antisinglecoil Senior . Serial #: 378694 Working conditions. Noting how few NAMM Charvels were made for the 2004 shows, these Posted by Derek Fassino on Thu, 03/18/2004 - 17:35. Question now is just: in which year do they move to India? 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. CJC1218288 I have included a few pics too. Rich#6: My pickups look exactly like the ones in your picture. From the body contouring for maximum playing comfort to the tilt-back reverse headstock for improved string intonation and the dynamic DiMarzio Tone Zone bridge and DiMarzio Air Norton neck pickups, the Nova sets the bar high for contemporary guitar design. Thanks for the replies. Posted by Nilson on Fri, 08/12/2016 - 16:05. Posted by Dave on Sat, 10/19/2002 - 21:44. Please let me know if either of these details is incorrect. looks like the knobs, pickups and pots have all been changed since I last owned this. We advise you to send your Charvel guitars to a Charvel Authorized Service Center for your repairs. 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. S.n. Cheers. Any help? 2. The only difference is the serial number sequence, 3 digits for the EVH hand 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 .
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