Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14857 Tweet #4 08-08-2006, 02:31 PM If you look for a small logo on the neck, and if the neck plate is blank, then it is most likely an extremely old or rare Charvel. Posted by Harvey on Mon, 04/13/2020 - 19:30. Its seems I've stumbled across a pretty early guitar. VIEW THE LATEST Sean Long Signature San Dimas Style 1 The space between the string and the fret at this area should be no more than .020". im trying to put my Surfcaster back to stock and want a look inside to see what everything should look like. Note that the EVH hand striped and personally played guitars have a very Thanks for describing a scheme that, in my naivety, I hadnt thought of. Yours is a later issue, probably with the Jackson logo rather than the Charvel logo, probably not made in Japan. Toby- That Jackson 12er brings up many questions for me- Ive never seen a 12 with a factory installed humbucker, and what is that gorgeous purple/black finish? 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. Thanks. Serial number is 375132. It seems very clean (almost too clean, not a nick on it) with an original case (Im told, didnt see it). ><br /><p>The trem was professionally blocked but the block can be . It's wise to allow a few minutes for the fingerboard to settle after an adjustment (before measuring again). Fire-Gro?) 1981 - 1986. I just couldnt conceive that the serial numbers would be so far off from mine. Seems like an awfully high number to me, even for a mass produced guitar. A few custom shop Charvel guitars Thats a classic surf by the way. 2. 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??? Perhaps youd want this on your data base for the moment. indicating the year of manufacture. Hi James: Most Surfs had the white Logo. Again, please contact me at me@grahampearson.com if you have any suggestions for improving this document. Crime licence Floyd rose by jackson. Later serial number plates (serial numbers briefly in 2002 and later in 2005. I have a 90s seafoam green, 2x lipstick, tremolo version. Charvette. No (reasonable) doubt thats right, he sent me some photos. 2. brass neck plates and appear. 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. which had no markings. of these plates had the Ontario, CA address lettering painted black NOT gold. I've had a look around but don't think anyone has answered this exact question (hopefully! Many thanks to all our subscribers, No way to substantiate this other than postings on the web, but it sounds entirely possible. 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. 354835. Nick. Are you selling? Photos, soon! What year was it made or something about the build. Lines and paragraphs break automatically. (I did remove that .. my only mod, lol ;), I can add another here. Hello, I'm a new member of the forum. After that time the plain brass neck plates were once again used until the My serial number is 925899 on backplate.Does it mean ? As I remember, I was the first buyer for the model in the store. Thanks. These plates were polished only on the exposed side Also all of the 86's had Kahler trems except the Model 1's and 7's. CA address etched (engraved) into them. Box 2344 Fort Worth, TX 76113. 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). Otherwise, strings should be changed when they are no longer giving you the tone, brightness and response that you desire. 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. The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly. Anyone have any idea who the ex-Pretender might be who played this beauty? Dimas address engraved on them. Serial Number: 221947. 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. In fact, Surfcasters were made at the Chusin Gakki factory in Nagano, Japan. Limited Edition Charvel Bulls Eye Reissue guitars. 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). Thanks in advance. Accordingly, does fender own Charvel? Posted by Bob on Sat, 01/23/2021 - 01:19. His passion for tinkering with guitars started much earlier. For it.can anyone help with this. You can submit you image link in the comment sector so we can add it to the database. They have 10 days left and are 75% done with their funding. Wont sell it. It has serial 009319 and says Charvette by Charvelle. Taken some photos already but not sure how to add them here. For example, a guitar with the serial number ICJ1500001 was made in 2015. 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. molded into it. A friend gave me a Charvel guitar. Myserial number is.353292 says its a jackson under the seril number plate. similar to the neck plates found. ("Made in USA" underneath logo), EVH logo, words "ART Series" and the address. After being successfully reintroduced briefly in 2002 (Limited run and ordered at the same time as the Bulls Eye RI's also have this style neck plate. 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. G&L instruments benefited from his lifetime of creativity and innovation, and throughout the 1980s his groundbreaking new instruments became icons loved by . The guitar came without a case so bought a relatively cheap garden-variety HSC for it locally. It is orange (woodgrain) serial no. It is important to note that these neck plates look Thanks. Can you send me a picture of your guitar? the early (serial numbers) neck plates were made using a weaker metal alloy and as a It says SFC-HT 3-2 in the neck pocket. Looks really nice and sounds great! Its serial number is 370672. According to my notes, your guitar has a 1-5/8 phenolic nut and Gotoh Kluson style tuners with enclosed machines. Hi there I just received a Black Surfcaster here in Seattle from a store in NC, Charlette, I think. Thanks :) and I forgot to include that its a 1996. What years were Jackson Guitars made in Japan? 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. Box 245 San Dimas, On an electric guitar, youll typically find the serial number on the back of the guitar body or headstock. The original Surfcasters have Charvel on the headstock and typically sell for more than the Jackson Surfcasters. However, not all locations are equipped to handle every type of service issue, so we recommend that you call ahead and verify that the service center can address your specific repair needs. My first effort was to trash all of the spam posted to the various pages. Year of Manufacture : 2000. designation. Original grey hard case I brought up non-permanent mods once and people acted like I was defacing the Mona Lisa. Basically, the Surfcaster Std. ive had one for a couple years after finding it in a pawn shop. screw holes. Maybe this was some kind of freaky experiment by Jackson in the Charvel factory!! Under Charvel motif on the headstock it has made in USA . Charvel Surfcaster 6 string C hardtail. They finally got a couple in and the black one talked to me (Twilight Zone theme insert here). Join the Charvel email list to stay on top of our latest product launches and artist news. Ill try to forward pictures, but that will have to wait until I get it back. neck plate is chrome and all writing. Re: Charvel serial number Thanks a lot man! -Rick matt86 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 12 Tweet #4 04-27-2009, 10:58 AM Thanks! Hi Reddit. 1981. I own 377718. Posted by Dago on Fri, 09/11/2020 - 00:55. I am just trying to find out the model # and the year it was made. 6-string tremolo, 6-string C tail, 12-string, bass, or double-neck? This is Z from Italy. my Charvel number 009585 I was told by a music store owner that it is a made in japan model. 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. 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. After a good polish and play im feeling a little sad to be selling it. bridge, pickups, etc.). 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. 96195XX. Hynek Dvorak: No cut out for the floyd rose. 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. Hi, Chrome colored neck plate with the Charvel logo Hope this helps. Only 86 "25th I would like to contribute to the database. I have a Surfcaster that I would like to add to your table of serial numbers and post a photo or two. That make the JT-6 trem a licenced Floyd Rose Trem. Anniversary" Charvel guitars were made and these were the first Charvels to feature a I have been looking for a japanese-Surfcaster ser.-no. I suspect the pickups and electronics in the 12-string are identical to the 6-string. i am going to get the frets re serfist as open cords are not in perfect tune from being worn over the years! 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. Yes it is green all over, 6 string, with a silver (?) 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. -Mike [emailprotected] 954-328-8097, Hello the guitar is white crackle(body and headstock), black toothpaste logo, black with chrome raised fort worth tx bolt-on neck plate,24 frets serial#333853. Inconsistent action and obvious string buzz may be indications that a neck is out of adjustment. It's made of solid wood I think it's mahogany. Heya heya! But a Surfcaster would be difficult to knock off and the market isnt that big so the chop shops arent going to be interested. I have a red 12-string but I string it and play it as a 6-string. Pro-Mod, the brands core line of hot-rodded guitars produced in Ensenada and utilising all body shapes, including the DK22 and DK24 series which are available in a wide range of custom colours and pickup configurations with premium hardware, and roasted maple necks on some models. both the Charvel logo ("Made in USA" underneath) and the serial number was i have a red surfcaster that i love by the way!! Wow, thats unusual. Log of Charvel USA guitars. Hi charvelsurfcaster 01-28-2009, 09:32 PM. Thanks!! Graham, if you go to the variations page on this site, look at the second picture. Is there any evidence that it could be a refin? These are not real Jacksons! Please email pictures of your bass to donrownrocks@yahoo.com. just wonder where you were located and also whether the guitar is still for sale. The former had white Charvel logos and the latter had black logos. This type of neckplate is found only on the oldest Charvels or pre-serialized Charvels. Posted by Michael Raymond LloydGTYAH on Sun, 01/23/2022 - 00:19. Any thoughts as to date/history etc? I also had the phase function changed to tone only. For the most part the surfs Ive seen are very sequential. P.O. correct re the tremolo but the headstock logo is black. Charvel proudly honors Duplantier with a distinctively elegant and ferocious signature model worthy of those musical pursuits. I dont think the Indian Jacksons came with that, did they? like to know what year this is from serial is 000840, anyone that could help, i'd appreciate it. Please confirm the color, and pics can be sent to john-at-theElemental-dot-com. This site has some basic info http://audiozone.dk/index-filer/charvel-japan-import-guitars.php#charvel_japan_1986-1991. As far as I know the 6 digit #'s were used on Japanese imports even though the neck plate says Fort Worth, Texas. what is this thing!!! serial = 371337. Serial number 37436x. Posted by Eli on Sat, 09/28/2002 - 17:34. About G&L. Born from his CLF Research company founded in 1966, Clarence Leo Fender began the final chapter of his legendary career when he launched the G&L brand and instruments in 1980. We are wanting to sell it but I don't want to ask to much or to little. I have a Charvel with a serial number just 10 away from yours. Posted by Ernesto on Fri, 03/05/2021 - 01:03. Yenshan The Charvel Surfcaster acoustic electrics seem to usually run in the $300-400 range. 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 . I have one with a serial #9409470. it also feels like fat frets. 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. is a fairly early serial number. Any clue what I have? because I dont own them anymore- out of courtesy to the current owners privacy. The humbucker pickup is a Designed by Duncan one. Im working on finding a tremolo bar and am in contact with the guy referenced above. If for some reason you cant email pictures, please let us know 4 things: 1. I have a Charvel Bass guitar, serial number located on the last blind fret reads "C001962" it has 3 Charvel by Jackson/Charvel pickups. its a six string two pick ups with tremolo Ill add it somewhere appropriate here on the site. Serial Numbers on Get the best deals on Samick Acoustic Guitar when . Could newer information be added to the .xls template here? You can either post the above details here or email me the details to me@grahampearson.com Posted by Jouni Heikkinen on Thu, 04/17/2003 - 16:39. To me it's worth thousands. It became synonymous with blazing leads and west coast swagger. Not aware of any modifications. Serial Number 382319 :). 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. How did you find it? Posted by Mike Pantoja on Mon, 05/04/2020 - 23:55. But by the time Im done, it will look completely stock and should play as good as new or better. Welcome to the World Headquarters for the CharvelSurfcaster. Im selling a Surfcaster bass in black. In my opinion the introduction of this came about out of urgency. Jim Root on his Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 Models, CHARVEL and the distinctive headstock design commonly found on CHARVEL guitars are registered trademarks of FMIC under license to JCMI, Limited Edition Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR M, FRANK BELLO SIGNATURE PRO-MOD SO-CAL BASS PJ IV, MARCO SFOGLI SIGNATURE PRO-MOD SO-CAL STYLE 1, PHIL SGROSSO SIGNATURE PRO-MOD SO-CAL STYLE 1, Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E Sassafras LH, Phil Sgrosso Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1. To help you identify your Jackson / Charvel, use the following information: If you have a San Dimas California or Ontario California neckplate and, or have a "MADE IN USA" logo on the headstock, you have a USA MADE guitar. Awesome. If a 6-string, does it have 2 lipstick pickups or 1 lipstick and 1 humbucker? The guitar looks like it had taken a bit of a beating over the years. Thanks for the replies. I keep a spreadsheet of Surfcaster serial numbers with associated body colors, logo colors, pickup configuration, 6- or 12-string configuration, etc. I have a six digit charvel with the name plate on the back of the guitar it's a bolt on neck. I paid $500 for it. The only marginally interesting feature is the S/N which is 371000. Havent played it for a while but seing this site has inspired me to get it out more. one if only I could find one!! ToddR thats what ive got, but sounds like you got a hell of a deal on yours. I meant has not had. They are fetching upwards of $900. it was made between 1990 and 1997/98. This is done with strings tuned to pitch. 6 digit serialized 3D chrome The pdf file has 330 entries. It is common to see the lacquer chipped (worn) around I finally picked up my new surfcaster. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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