3789XX). There is no set rule for how often you should change your strings. It has a mahogany body. The Traditional model guitars Great guitar though! I'm wondering if anyone can help me identify it? Sold it to a buddy to pay for a transmission in my car in 2000 for $600 with the intent on buying it back when I saved up the money. The color of the Charvel logo on the peghead Please consult a qualified repair specialist if you do not know how to properly adjust the neck. guitar has a floyd(cant tell if its real or (licensed), and its H/S/S. Welcome to the forum. what can you tell me? I believe the pickups are the originals from looking at original adverts for the guitar. What do I own? 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. 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. Randy Rhoads, led to these Jackson logos being used. system that started with number 1001 and ended with 5491. The JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS32 DKA has a poplar or nato (Natural Oil only) body with arched top, bolt-on maple speed neck with graphite reinforcement and a 12"-16" compound radius rosewood fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets and pearloid sharkfin inlays. Hi Eric, Noticed your surfcaster info on this site March 16th. Black Surfcaster 12-string S.N.001314 stamp in neck cavity reads Apr. Is this site still active other than this comments section? http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/msg/4785171893.html. It is blonde, with grey pearlod pickguard. Orange. The owner of this site has given me editorial privileges. After 1986, First Owner, bought new in shop at 08.28.1995. plates. )wood so far, even back then when they were still produced and out in the shops. Thx:)! Its kind of blue/purple. Charvel Surfcaster 12 string Black Serial #380244 (2) lipstick pickups, White Chavel on headstock. Similar to the original 6 string C hardtail, 6 string tremolo, or 12 string? Is that price fair if it is? Thank you for posting photos and a description of your Surfcaster. Unfortunately there are a few people bootlegging this logo and selling the guitar's as REAL Charvel's so be careful. It is also a 24 fret neck. The serial numbers used a FOUR digit Have plenty of pics. molded into it. A SIX digit serial number system was used with the first two digits 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??? Serial #377593, Serial #384631 These were built in the 1991 1995 time frame and have serial numbers in the range 335XXX through 388XXX. These plates I love me some Surfcaster, and play all mine un-modded- but that by no means puts any restrictions on what you do with yours. What should I do? I didnt see an email for Surfcaster (?). Just bought a black Surfcaster Bass. We are wanting to sell it but I don't want to ask to much or to little. The serial number is 370752. thanks again! Mike- that sounds genuine enough, serial # is in the proper range- although youd need pics and more details to be sure. I still own it and it is still in perfect condition. Note that the EVH hand striped and personally played guitars have a very There were no Surfcasters in the first series that were finished in gold sparkle. They only need $400 more. . Posted by Tong on Sun, 09/23/2018 - 10:18. In fact, the neck plate used on these guitars is the Is the back of the body red or is it mahogany? 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. All the text was in raised lettering giving. Thanks for the info. Sunburst 12?!? 4. My luthier will fabricate a new back plate and may have a push-in tremolo bar that will work well. ), +1 on this, I'd love to know if 259909 fits into any logical sequence. Posted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/25/2017 - 20:10. Awesome. Id be glad to help where I can. 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. The 5 digit Anyway the numbers are 0801747. Gina, Hi: Heres one for the database: Serial Number 385871. appearance of a smooth, slightly-polished steel neck plate. The first batch of Surfcasters have a scrolled Charvel signature on a Gumby shaped headtock. I have a 90s seafoam green, 2x lipstick, tremolo version. Ontario, CA address. If youre a proud owner of one of these great instruments and your details are not included in the first pdf file, please post the details here. At the height of the companys success, Jackson sold Charvel to a Japanese manufacturer in 1989, and Fender purchased Charvel in 2002. Hello, Any chance of posting some pictures? 6 string electric. HI huys.I have a sunburst surfcaster, serial 370956.any idea on year?? Not aware of any modifications. 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. Graham, Trying to find what Model is my Charvel 6 string electric guitar is. Your black one is the slightly lower-priced 325 SL, which I would probably value at $300-350 if it was in great shape. Charvel logo ("Made in Logo color = white Thats a classic surf by the way. The type of backplate is another indicator of the age of the guitar. In my opinion the introduction of this came about out of urgency. the plate. 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! Just picked up a Sea Foam Green 6-string with vibrola from Strum Guitars in Portland, OR. I have a charvel guitar with Jackson pickups, 3-way, one volume knob, and the bridge says "licensed under floyd rose patents". Box 2344, 76113! CA can be found on plates having serial numbers the last few months of Charvel production, late 1985 - 1986 a "Jackson" not I have a red 12-string but I string it and play it as a 6-string. Ive corresponded with representatives of both factories to verify the correct manufacturer of Surfcasters in the 90s. Guitar Finish High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer (Aged) Pickguard Black/Cream/Black; Truss Rod Cover Black/Cream/Black; . More like a traditional Cherry Sunburst finish (Red to Yellow fade). hit me up if youd be willing to help out thanks!! My Charvel/ Jackson has six digits 239578. : : Did Charvel produce six digit serial number guitars? Never played outside of a bedroom or recording studio! Which model Yamaha guitar is best for beginners? ref; serial number 377608 The DMV finish color fits that timeline, as it was only available toward the end of Charvels Surfcaster run. 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. Include pics of the front and back of the body, the front of the peghead, and the neckplate with its serial number. 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. (Keep in mind these are very rare and before purchasing one get a second opinion)! Email Surfcaster with pics and hell put them up. . Charvette. Minimal fret wear mostly on the first five frets. my Charvel number 009585 I was told by a music store owner that it is a made in japan model. The back of the plate was not finished and typically appears Thomas, Zurich, Switzerland. Im assuming the Charvel logo is black and that your guitar has a tremolo and roller-nut. 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. Posted by K-mac on Mon, 02/11/2019 - 01:03. bore. Answer (1 of 5): I would start by looking up a table of serial numbers. I disclosed the fact that I string my 12-string as a 6-string and SignOfTheDragon chewed my tail. : Yes, mine has a six digit number. 01-28-2009, 09:32 PM. I wanna know why its so significant! The world-famous Charvel USA Custom Shop in Corona, California, offers custom build options. Youll find a complete description of the original-run Surfcasters under the Links page on this site. the back is mahogany color, the logo is white and its a 6 string tremelo with 2 lipsticks in it. 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. Thanks. hello, im livein Shizuoka JPN 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. A fine Charvel 1B you have there! And I have the original tweed guitar case with the Charvel Guitar Logo in front of case. 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. I've had dozens of them and still have about 10 or so. Email Charvel Consumer Relations for more information on the year your USA or Custom Shop guitar was made. For example, a guitar with the serial number ICJ1500001 was made in 2015. They used Charvel licenses Gotoh tuners. I assumed it was original. 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 ?). Although it seems there isnt a strict correlation between Surfcaster serial numbers and date of manufacture, yours has a fairly early serial number and was therefore manufactured in 1991 or 1992. This style neck plate was used The guitar is in South Australia, professionally set up and it plays like I hoped it would. Havent played it for a while but seing this site has inspired me to get it out more. Hey, Is the back of the body a mahogany color or the same color as the front? neck plates are probably the rarest of all Charvel neck plates. 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. Ill post serial and pics. I bought mine from a gentleman in Portland Oregon for $1631+taxes/shipping. But there are good deals to be had I got my 94 Surfcaster HT, Sea Foam Green for a $725.00, with orig. 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. 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. 2. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10HW3iPrDNwR6At18jZiB551y7zLZeakI. 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. In I paid 300 for it. P.O. guitars. Graham. I dont think the Indian Jacksons came with that, did they? Japanese Charvel | The Resource for Charvel Japanese Serial Numbers . Born from a love of high-speed playing, the sleekly contoured So-Cal is as comfortable to play as your favorite overstuffed armchair. Hi guys, I bought an orange/burst, twin lipstick pickup Surfcaster in the early 1990s: Serial number 377639 in the UK from an ad in a quality music magazine (tho I cannot remember which). Posted by Katina on Tue, 10/17/2017 - 00:14. It seems very clean (almost too clean, not a nick on it) with an original case (Im told, didnt see it). SN 374584. Ive got about 110 surfcasters tracked now, based off Grahams .xls template from above with another 30 or so thatve shown up on eBay and other sources since I downloaded it- Id be glad to send a copy to anyone interested. -Rick matt86 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 12 Tweet #4 04-27-2009, 10:58 AM Thanks! How about some additional details about your Surfcaster? 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. Black 12 string, two Chandler lipstick pickups, standard bridge. Not original case (included). SN#376078. Serial numbers for the Charvel basses of this era are very difficult to decipher. me@grahampearson.com, I found a Surfcaster I think I want to buy and want some help on making sure its the real deal. Happy to provide pics if it would be useful? Lipstick PU w/Coil tap on bridge The guitars serial number also may give you a clue to its value. s/n: 018852 Enjoy your 12-string. please information need Question now is just: in which year do they move to India? Wayne Charvel worked at Fender for three years in the early 1970s and started Charvels Guitar Repair in 1974. Perhaps youd want this on your data base for the moment. Surf Green Thanks. Its an early Charvel 6 String in this fading green finish with black humbucker and the C-bridge. Charvel certainly didnt keep any records and Fender never got a book of serial numbers when they acquired Charvel. BUYERBEWARE!! I bought it because it played very well. The 2 I sold over the last year I kept disclosure to 100s, (i.e. plates were bolted directly to the guitar body (no cushion). This seemed like the place to ask! Lastly, theres a General Description pdf that describes the history of the early Surfcasters, materials of construction, colors, etc. indicating the year of manufacture. Hi charvel logo is black Wow, thats unusual. These neck plates were typically black in color (a few chrome ones are known to exist) and and the San Dimas, CA address engraved. Would lime to The headstock was dented and the neck was scarred on its back. Tune in at 4:00pm . This site is dedicated to all things Charvel Surfcaster, my favorite and main guitar. I need two (one of each side) of the long Gotoh vintage tuners that were used on these 12ers. Please contact your local Charvel Authorized Dealer for more information on the availability of our products. Features include a bound mahogany neck with scalloped heel, compound radius (12-16 inch) rosewood fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets and abalone inlays, abalone body and headstock binding, dual Seymour Duncan . Only 86 "25th 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). Hi, I have a Black 12 String Surfcaster in England. I've played the San Dimas models and they're just a near-perfect guitar for me with the unfinished maple neck, large frets, Strat style body, and Floyd rose. Many dings, truss rod cover missing but. one if only I could find one!! Hope all of this detail helps. I cant tell whether this is a decent guitar worth restoring or something worthy of the bin. If anyone has recommendations on how to deal with this Im all ears. underneath the logo), serial number and the San important. We advise you to send your Charvel guitars to a Charvel Authorized Service Center for your repairs. I suspect the pickups and electronics in the 12-string are identical to the 6-string. I think Id like to buy your surf Scott. Note most of these plates had the Ontario, CA address lettering painted black NOT gold. (I did remove that .. my only mod, lol ;), I can add another here. As metal reigned throughout the 1980s, a Charvel became the ax of choice amongst numerous superstar virtuosos. They finally got a couple in and the black one talked to me (Twilight Zone theme insert here). The only company making a Surfcaster copy is GRB, but they call it a tribute and theyre very easily distinguished from Charvel Surfcasters. And how much do you think its worth paying for it? Graham I am sending in my details now for my Surf 12-string. sorry i guess i should have thought of that ! Dimas Style 2 (2 hum rear loaded Tele body shape with Strat Head neck), and So-Cal Style 1 over a black. Bought my 91 Surfcaster brand new in a music shop in San Diego, CA in 1992. 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