THANKS! Having a glance in this beautiful site im guessing its possibly 92-94, is it right? But a Surfcaster would be difficult to knock off and the market isnt that big so the chop shops arent going to be interested. The routing looks so perfect, like factory, but did they ever make such a beast? Posted by Katina on Tue, 10/17/2017 - 00:14. This may irk some but I just couldnt take the pickups in the bass. What happened next is still to come. I would like to know infos on pick ups, and if how much are they worth. I just bought a surf for $550 on craigslist. CA 91773) in raised lettering. ranging from approximately 6060 - 6100 ish. Japanese Charvel | The Resource for Charvel Japanese Serial Numbers . If anyone has recommendations on how to deal with this Im all ears. I have a Charvel with a serial #312130. The concensus is that the manufacturer, Chushin Gakki factory in Japan, had a large bin full of neck plates and they simply picked one at random from this bin for each new guitar. Ill be happy to provide a photo once ive only managed to come up with a decent one (only have detail photos at the moment). Any thoughts as to date/history etc? ><br /><p>The trem was professionally blocked but the block can be . 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 . Great info todd, can you send me a picture so I can add it to the database? 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. 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). Hello, pseudo shaped Strat headstock shape similar to the Jackson Phil Colleen signature model. Ill update my spreadsheet accordingly. If you have what I think you do, it is probably a pretty valuable American made Charvel. Now Im putting it back close to stock from when I originally bought it. Mine is serial number 386027. Posted by OlivierD on Mon, 04/15/2019 - 20:54. This site has some basic info http://audiozone.dk/index-filer/charvel-japan-import-guitars.php#charvel_japan_1986-1991. 4. Hes asking $700. Cheers Enjoy your 12-string. 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. $550, shipment excepted. serial number etched (engraved). Purchased in 1992. Thanks for the info. Don, if youre reading this, thank you- and let me know if youd like any help maintaining/updating etc. 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. I own (And LOVE) a Charvel with the Serial Number 289304. Send me a picture and Ill tell you the exact year. available in its own extremely limited custom color that changed every three months or so. The concensus seemed to be that the neckplate was authentic, but likely sanded down and re-stamped to hide the original. 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. Unfortunately I don't know the serial number, but would anyone know what the number to provide us a clue. Ill add it to the links tab right away. (production) era, differing only in a FIVE versus FOUR digit numbering system. Purchased for around $775.00 off eBay several years ago (2005?) The Jackson Surfcaster is not one of the first series of Surfcasters that have serial numbers in the range 335XXX 388XXX. same as those found on regular production Charvel guitars and have the Charvel logo It is a 7 digit serial. It has since undergone a slow, but complete restoration. I own 377608. Year of Manufacture : 2000. Previous owner reckons its a 93, but would love to have a more informed idea. For it.can anyone help with this. Not bad at all for 2013. thankyou very much ! USA" underneath), serial number and San Dimas, CA address in raised lettering. I have 346553.I feel it is Ontario Yeah Mines a six digit chravel. I own this two charvel guitars, these are the serial numbers, 346622 and 371557. Log of Charvel USA guitars. They are all I ever use in my band. 6-string tremolo, 6-string C tail, 12-string, bass, or double-neck? "Made in USA" after the "N" in Jackson. 6-string with tremlo I bought a surfcaster, orange burst with 2 lipstick pickups, mahogany back, black Charvel logo on headstock in 1996 in UK. underneath the logo), serial number and the San Thanks a lot for the infos cheers! Posted by Dave Koch on Tue, 07/03/2018 - 20:54. bought from Fender and all neckplate cushions from this era has the Fender part number Here is a link to photos of my Surfcaster, as well as the Yahoo Japan auction of another one like it. Which is weird. Craig. You can either post the above details here or email me the details to me@grahampearson.com Posted by giulio riccelli on Mon, 02/09/2004 - 05:34. I've had a 1986 Jackson Charvel Model 6 for 30 years. rectangular area located between the "Charvel" logo and the address. Charvels made at Jackson in the mid to late 1990's, in addition to being found on the mid More like a traditional Cherry Sunburst finish (Red to Yellow fade). : I have a six digit charvel with the name plate on the back of the guitar it's a bolt on neck. I am just trying to find out the model # and the year it was made. Your guitar was most likely made in 1991. logos used on Jackson guitars from that same time period. WAIT! Tremolo bar missing (of course), as is the back plate. I finally picked up my new surfcaster. It looks and feels well-made and is certainly different. Purchased in 2018 from a Guitar Center in Plano, TX. ive had one for a couple years after finding it in a pawn shop. Jackson makes the Custom Shop and USA Series in Corona, California. Ive corresponded with representatives of both factories to verify the correct manufacturer of Surfcasters in the 90s. Box 2344, 76113! Kevan- Its highly unusual for a trans-red Surfcaster to have a black HS logo- Id love to see pics if youve got them. 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. In addition to the serial number, the Charvel logo and the San Dimas address Still, an interesting piece of Charvel Surfcaster history. Maybe some other subscriber to this site has more information about your Surfcaster? It has the sound hole, mahogany back, beautiful bookmatched flamed maple top, tremolo (missing arm help!? Please email pictures of your guitar to donrownrocks@yahoo.com. Black Logo, Cherry Sunburst(Star-Glo? I purchased it used from the local paper in 1996 for $400. Maybe this was some kind of freaky experiment by Jackson in the Charvel factory!! Affiliate Notice: As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Hi, Ive just come into possession of this Jackson Surfcaster 12 string. Im assuming it is fitted with a factory tremolo and the Charvel logo on the headstock is painted white. Regarding the questions about the neckplate for #370752: I have no idea about the neckplate. 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? Korean Charvel: CS10 and CS20: 1996: vintage style: s/s/s and s/s/h: Alder: Maple/RW----- Chinese Charvel The 1997 Charvel Japan Only Line - With Charvel Toothpaste Logos In 1997 ChuShin Gakki The manufacturing wing of Charvel Japan in combination with a the Japan music store Rock Inn made available this line of guitars. The number on the back says 362220. Ser# 375819 Loving having something different from the norm. We are wanting to sell it but I don't want to ask to much or to little. I bought it for $325.00 in 1997 and it currently resides in Eugene OR. The one I have looks exactly like the blue one on the right. Perhaps youd want this on your data base for the moment. The two single coils are EMG style (ie covered in black plastic so you can't see the poles) and dont have any logo either. s/n: 018852 thankyou Jamie. : My Charvel/ Jackson has six digits 239578. Obviously you would need more info than this if you weren't sure whether your guitar started life as a 5 or a 6! I have a Charvel with a serial number just 10 away from yours. just wonder where you were located and also whether the guitar is still for sale. It has now been restored to its original glory with a sunburst front and black back and sides, and is undergoing assembly. To locate a service center, please visit our Charvel Authorized Service Center information page. White charvel lettered headstock, highly figured orange top. Purchased in 2012?. 4. Thanks! To make things more confusing, there appear to be 2 different Sunburst finishes: 1. Original lipstick pups, electrics and pots all untouched, but some pocket cracks Price: $700 (1997 purchased new) Also, heres a URL for a scan of the 92 Charvel-Jackson catalog, including pages for the Surfcaster. This example carries serial number 227735 - lacking any apparent . I have included a few pics too. I have the single lipstick in the neck and humbucker in bridge no tremolo. 6 string C hardtail, 6 string tremolo, or 12 string? Use a capo to press the strings to the fingerboard at the first fret while using a finger to press the low E string to the fingerboard at the fret at the neck/body joint. 5. Of course, a guitars price is what its worth to the owner. hello, im livein Shizuoka JPN 1 knob and one switch. Awesome. Find the current Blue Book value and worth of your new and used guitars, both acoustic, electric and amplifier. This is done with strings tuned to pitch. Here is a special one. Calling back to a San Dimas model that made him fall in love with Charvel as a teen, the Slipknot shredder puts his name on a sleek new version expertly designed to create super-heavy sound. similar neck plate but used a 3 digit serial numbering system. It definitely does not look the same with the crooked numbers on the neckplate. Mine is currently up for sale to help pay a tax bill, sorry to say. Ill post serial and pics. 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. Hope all of this detail helps. were also written on the neck plate. consequence many of these early neck plates show warpage and cracking around the neck Still awaiting its arrival, but its definitely of the prime, early 90s period. I inherited my brothers surfcaster which was bought in 1995 in a german music store. 384522 Any ideas on the year? used. http://www.wildguitars.com/sold/charvel-surfcaster-ex-pretenders-%E2%80%A2-850 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? 01-28-2009, 09:32 PM. Any help is golden. Jap neck through models had the serial number after the last fret on the fretboard. I misread the mention of the sunburst finish in your first post. Should it instead have one of those fancy neck plates with the Charvel logo and a black background? Guess its rare bird over here ;-) I dont think the Indian Jacksons came with that, did they? David, is that the original neck plate? the serial # is 371694 and i was wondering if anybody out their can tell me anything about it like the year it was made and where etc.i would love to know anything! Thanks for replying Graham with the information you have on my 12 string surf caster, really useful. But there are good deals to be had I got my 94 Surfcaster HT, Sea Foam Green for a $725.00, with orig. Avoid getting polish directly on the hardware as this will only cause buildup and create the need for additional maintenance. Question now is just: in which year do they move to India? like to know what year this is from serial is 000840, anyone that could help, i'd appreciate it. Here is the url: https://picasaweb.google.com/2009NCTA/Surfcaster. Born from a love of high-speed playing, the sleekly contoured So-Cal is as comfortable to play as your favorite overstuffed armchair. when you decide to sell it. 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. what can you tell me? I have a Charvel Surfcaster C hardtail w/ Metallic Violet finish, Serial# 387769 Wondering if you have any info on this model? The Traditional model guitars In the s, the .. Did Charvel produce six digit serial number guitars? Im less pessimistic than Silver. 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. Use this site for a pricing guide and source of information on all guitars. The FIRST Charvel Guitar Serial Number 1001 & Evolution Of The Strat Video! 1981. The Ultimate Guideto Choose The Right Guitar Slide, The Ultimate Guide to Choose Guitar Picks. Box 2344 Fort Worth, TX 76113. Please send pictures to our sites owner, Don Rown, at donrownrocks@yahoo.com and hell post them so we can all see. Jap neck through models had the serial number after the last fret on the fretboard. Lines and paragraphs break automatically. Is the back of the body a mahogany color or is it the same color as the front? system that started with number 1001 and ended with 5491. and a 5-way selector switch. Posted by Agent_420 on Wed, 04/28/2004 - 22:44. 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. screw holes. Other: Blue/Purple (blurple) with white Charvel logo, vintage-style tuners, dot inlays The 5 digit If 6-string, does it have a tremolo? Its even that same color. 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