http://www.wildguitars.com/sold/charvel-surfcaster-ex-pretenders-%E2%80%A2-850 Black Surfcaster 12-string Lastly, theres a General Description pdf that describes the history of the early Surfcasters, materials of construction, colors, etc. Welcome to the World Headquarters for the CharvelSurfcaster. One of the best made, best finished guitars I have owned. Solid Black, 2 lipstick pickups, white logo on headstock, serial # 382XXX, Pearloid pick guard. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); It could be that you are wondering whether you are in the right place. 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! I'm at a loss finding where it was made or what model it is. Pretty sure I bought it around 1988-89. Is the back of the body red or is it mahogany? serial number etched (engraved). That is awesome, good buy for 170 I'd say. Fender licensed Strat Headstock neck since 1986. Send in your picture and Ill post it on the site. A few custom shop Charvel guitars ordered at the same time as the Bulls Eye RI's also have this style neck plate. Yours is a later issue, probably with the Jackson logo rather than the Charvel logo, probably not made in Japan. available in its own extremely limited custom color that changed every three months or so. 2. or just a link that i can link to? 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 . Surf Green 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. Its seems I've stumbled across a pretty early guitar. These were built in the 1991 1995 time frame and have serial numbers in the range 335XXX through 388XXX. Posted by telekev on Sat, 09/18/2004 - 11:27. Thanks for the info. Charvel logo color? Basically, the Surfcaster Std. Posted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/30/2015 - 01:16. Posted by bls1313666 on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 17:56. Made in Fort Worth Texas. The guitars serial number also may give you a clue to its value. Bought it new with case. chart for ages. Only 86 "25th 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. I have a Surfcaster that I would like to add to your table of serial numbers and post a photo or two. Have plenty of pics. Are there any updates for the serial number chart above? Posted by daniel on Sat, 11/20/2004 - 02:12. Put some Dimarzios in it and it becomes a super strat. Of course, a guitars price is what its worth to the owner. Jap neck through models had the serial number after the last fret on the fretboard. This is Z from Italy. If anyone knows how to identify the model and year using this information it would be greatly appreciated! 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. The fat frets are standard. $1,250. Can you send me a picture of your guitar? Need to know what model this is. Ser# 375819 I was wondering the same thing. Cheers Penky. 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. 6. Dimas address engraved on them. Maybe some other subscriber to this site has more information about your Surfcaster? 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? Later Kahler 2500 series trems had wider brass body bushings. Probably a good deal although Im not sure what its really worth. Keep up the good work. Go to http://www.fretsonthenet.com for the trem arm you need. Posted by Michael Raymond LloydGTYAH on Sun, 01/23/2022 - 00:19. Gina, Hi: Heres one for the database: Serial Number 385871. The humbuckers started appearing in the 94 and 95 HT models. The guitar is in very good condition with light pick scratches and a couple of small dings but nothing major. 2000+ American Deluxe Series, Corona USA. the last few months of Charvel production, late 1985 - 1986 a "Jackson" not The guitar is in South Australia, professionally set up and it plays like I hoped it would. were also written on the neck plate. ive had one for a couple years after finding it in a pawn shop. The guitar looks like it had taken a bit of a beating over the years. 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. So how about if we post ALL last known prices, no matter how low? The serial number of the Surfcaster he auctioned recently was 380538. Thanks for your reply and for verifying the date of purchase. The serial # is 338827. After 1986, Box 245 San Dimas, CA A SIX digit serial number system was used with the first two digits Lipstick PU w/Coil tap on bridge Email Charvel Consumer Relations for more information on the year your USA or Custom Shop guitar was made. 354835. This example carries serial number 227735 - lacking any apparent . Two lipsticks or one lipstick and one humbucker? Jap neck through models had the serial number after the last fret on the fretboard. Would love any info you have to offer. His passion for tinkering with guitars started much earlier. Black headstock on right handed guitar turns up and not down. Two different postal addresses were used, P.O. 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. Posted by giulio riccelli on Mon, 02/09/2004 - 05:34. The stamping of the serial number looks so different than any of mine or others Ive seen. It is a 7 digit serial. My Charvel/ Jackson has six digits 239578. : : Did Charvel produce six digit serial number guitars? I found this one here: ?two lipstick pickups ,tone boost and tremolo. Thank you for posting photos and a description of your Surfcaster. Re: Davids guitar- I posted the pic on the Jackson/Charvel forum, and got some interesting responses there. This site is dedicated to all things Charvel Surfcaster, my favorite and main guitar. In addition to the serial number, the Charvel logo and the San Dimas address 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. I typically update the online downloadable file each year about August. Beautiful Vintage 1980's Charvel Guitar with Original Jackson Tuners, 2 Original Jackson Single Coil Pickups, Orginal Floyd Rose Licensed Trem made by Schaller in Germany, and Dimarzio Fred Humbucker. produced in 2004, these neck plates feature the Charvel logo (no "Made in USA" Thanks. It sounds authentic, and the serial number is appropriate. Is it Jap? Delete the post unless it provides information other than just a dead link to an old eBay auction? Any idea if it's just junk knockoff of old and of some value? Pickguard was badly and unevenly yellowed. : I have a six digit charvel with the name plate on the back of the guitar it's a bolt on neck. hello!!! 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. The Charvel you've chosen is a fine musical instrument and like any high-quality product, care and regular maintenance should be a priority to help your guitar or bass last a lifetime. 384522 Any ideas on the year? I will come up soon with details of mine. Need to replace tuning keys without altering the dimensions of the tuning holes, any suggestions? 84. Thanks for the replies. guitars. It has since undergone a slow, but complete restoration. Can you tell me what it is? They are all I ever use in my band, Don Rown and the Uncommitted. It seems to me that all the early Surfcasters had 2 lipstick pickups. 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. Note that the EVH hand striped and personally played guitars have a very 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. She is very jangly indeed through my old Cornell Romany Plus with a Rothwell Love Squeeze compressor .. love the lipsticks ! serial number is 381776. A pair of Jackson high-output humbucking pickups with ceramic magnets cranks out clear tone with plenty of girth, and The tracking of serial numbers is going to tough; I contacted Fender, who now owns Charvel and they said that Charvel didnt really keep serial number records and that no information was turned over to them. brass neck plates and appear. Send us a pic. Itll cost you about $30.00 but it will fit perfectly I just got mine on Saturday. Hello, Graham, if you go to the variations page on this site, look at the second picture. 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. These chrome colored neck plates have the Charvel I think Id like to buy your surf Scott. My luthier will fabricate a new back plate and may have a push-in tremolo bar that will work well. I suspect the pickups and electronics in the 12-string are identical to the 6-string. Welcome aboard and thanks for sharing details of your new acquisition. and a 5-way selector switch. Can anyone help with the sequence meaning??? I promise these guys are awesome. HI huys.I have a sunburst surfcaster, serial 370956.any idea on year?? In mint condition. I meant has not had. Any help is golden. Many thanks to all our subscribers, 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). I have a 6 digits too, I would like to know if it's a japanese one or a Korean one ? Charvel Vintage 1980's Electric Guitar. For the most part the surfs Ive seen are very sequential. Few month ago, Ive got Surfcaster#367186. Don't know what the 4 X's are. Charvel logo ("Made in Certainly all the early Surfcasters registered on this site have 2 lipstick pickups. does mine get added in this serial no. Wherever the date of purchase is known, I also include this with the serial number. Just let me know: John at theElemental dot com. Anyone have any idea who the ex-Pretender might be who played this beauty? Serial Number :#003449. CA address etched (engraved) into them. Im assuming it is fitted with a factory tremolo and the Charvel logo on the headstock is painted white. Hope this helps. Serial Number 382319 You say the body color is red. I love this guitar. This neck plate style is far less common than the Thanks. In fact, I think, correct me if Im wrong, they only made these for two years, no? I have a Seafoam green Surfcaster I bought new in 1992, serial number is 379XXX. 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. This Collings I-35 LC Faded Cherry is an earth shaker. This style neck plate was used over black) in 2005. case (Serial No. Great info todd, can you send me a picture so I can add it to the database? For the bolt on model series the serial numbers are useless for dating or identifying the model. introduction of the 4 digit "serialized" neck plates in late 1981. The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly. I wish we had the serial number for claptons surf, .our magnificent in-house research department and dating service date your bass guitar.. 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. USA" underneath), serial number and San Dimas, CA address in raised lettering. In my opinion the introduction of this came about out of urgency. I've been all over the web trying to identify it but no luck thus far. To make things more confusing, there appear to be 2 different Sunburst finishes: 1. Wow, thats unusual. screw holes. 3792??) I have included a few pics too. No cut out for the floyd rose. White charvel lettered headstock, highly figured orange top. 386345. 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. Box 2344 Fort Worth, TX 76113. Japanese Charvel | The Resource for Charvel Japanese Serial Numbers . Is is a real one? custom orders), USA made Charvel guitars (true to the original San Dimas era like to know what year this is from serial is 000840, anyone that could help, i'd appreciate it. These are more valueable than the second batch of Surfcasters that have a Jackson signature on a more plain-shaped headstock. Thanks. They are all I ever use in my band. It definitely does not look the same with the crooked numbers on the neckplate. Lorenzo. The Note that It became synonymous with blazing leads and west coast swagger. Enjoy your 12-string. Loving having something different from the norm. : Did Charvel produce six digit serial number guitars? Pro-Mod Style 1 and Style 2, and Pro- Mod DK24 guitars feature hand-rubbed urethane finishes. Its kind of blue/purple. So-Cal Style 1. The type of backplate is another indicator of the age of the guitar. mine is a te custom w/ 378561 Trans-Red with white logo // C-6 Charvel production was movedoverseas and all new guitars bearing the Charvel logo $700.00 with ohsc. The entry indicates the Charvel logo is white and the body is all black i.e. If the serial number has an additional D in front of the Z=DZ1, then the guitar is a US Deluxe Series Model. Posted by Jeffery S Mccomas on Sun, 11/24/2019 - 00:28. The last San Dimas Charvel was #5491, built in January of 1986. 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 . Hi there! 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? Again, welcome aboard and I hope your Surfacster gives you many hours of enjoyment. Re: Charvel serial number Thanks a lot man! Serial # 278425 Please contact me at me@grahampearson.com if you wish to provide any updates to this table. 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. We are wanting to sell it but I don't want to ask to much or to little. They have 10 days left and are 75% done with their funding. I have a Charvel Surfcaster C hardtail w/ Metallic Violet finish, Serial# 387769 Wondering if you have any info on this model? denoting year of. 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? Neck adjustments should not be attempted unless you are comfortable doing so. Is it a 6-string or a 12-string? They only need $400 more. Overall condition is pretty good no scratches or dents aside from two small indentations in the back of the neck. 6 digit serialized 3D chrome Can you help. Heres something perhaps unusual about this guitar: it doesnt have the asymmetrical Gumby headstock that every other Charvel labeled Surfcaster Ive seen has. I have one with a serial #9409470. But by the time Im done, it will look completely stock and should play as good as new or better. Just bought a black Surfcaster Bass. Posted by Harvey on Mon, 04/13/2020 - 19:30. Current Location: Zurich Switzerland. i havent seen any pictures of one exactly like mine, so kinda wanted to make sure it was authentic. I never thought that Id see a 12-string in that color! Looking forward to hearing from fellow Surfcaster enthusiasts. Body color? 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. Bought new in Munich/Germany for 1,200 Deutschmark in 1992 Seriously- my two cents is worth about, well, two cents. 01-28-2009, 09:32 PM. Are thes guitars any good & does anybody know what king of pickups are in them? These logo's thanks again! The humbucker pickup is a Designed by Duncan one. Williams began playing guitar at age 13, when his parents-assuming it was only a phase-got him an inexpensive Squier beginner . I have the single lipstick in the neck and humbucker in bridge no tremolo. Any clue what I have? serialized era 3D (raised lettering) neck plates, these new plates are thicker and feature I bought it for $325.00 in 1997 and it currently resides in Eugene OR. So, for a specific Surfcaster model, this gives you an idea of how many are known. 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. the edges of these neck plates. Worth, Texas' on the neck plate are actually Japanese imports. The Jackson Surfcaster is not one of the first series of Surfcasters that have serial numbers in the range 335XXX 388XXX. Post pictures of your Surfcasters, contribute to the serial number database, and offer your own experiences with the Surfcaster. 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. 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