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No engraving on black plastic neck plate on headstock. USA" underneath), serial number and San Dimas, CA address in raised lettering. Send us a pic. Im still darning a new seat in my jeans. This Surfcaster still has the original plastic on it! This page was generated at 03:59 PM. Serial Number :#003449. Hes asking $700. Posted by Lisa Angelo on Fri, 05/17/2019 - 04:46. The neck plate with the serial number on the back is stamped Fort Worth Texas, USA. The new line consisted of three. Mine has 013393 for serial number on the back plate. I know of no other sea-foam green Surfie with a serial number lower than yours A 1991 or 1992 manufacture date is probable. "Made in USA" after the "N" in Jackson. What color is the Charvel logo on the headstock? CHILE, Just has CHARVEL by jackson/charvelit looks older. plates. It looks like you bought it on eBay from gravitymusic. does mine get added in this serial no. . Any chance of posting some pictures? Purchased for around $775.00 off eBay several years ago (2005?) www.usacharvels.com: Your resource for vintage San Dimas Charvel guitars! As you can see the section comes apart and the "block" has a larger square shaped top. As far as I know the 6 digit #'s were used on Japanese imports even though the neck plate says Fort Worth, Texas. If 6-string, describe pickup configuration (2 lipsticks, or bridge humbucker / neck lipstick) Hope this helps. hit me up if youd be willing to help out thanks!! Its still in excellent condition and played regularly as a refreshing alternative to mainstream models. body is a beautiful flame fireglow But a Surfcaster would be difficult to knock off and the market isnt that big so the chop shops arent going to be interested. Lipstick PU w/Coil tap on bridge Having a glance in this beautiful site im guessing its possibly 92-94, is it right? Im assuming you love it? Stock lipstick tubes. logos used on Jackson guitars from that same time period. You heretics are ALL destined for the flames! custom orders), USA made Charvel guitars (true to the original San Dimas era The stamping of the serial number looks so different than any of mine or others Ive seen. Im not aware of any additional information about dimensions or materials of construction other than what is included in this file. 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 . But Im very curious to know more about the actual factory name for this finish, and how many there are like it. Re: Charvel serial number Thanks a lot man! Its even that same color. 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. Original lipstick pups, electrics and pots all untouched, but some pocket cracks A real keeper. Noting how few NAMM Charvels were made for the 2004 shows, these HI huys.I have a sunburst surfcaster, serial 370956.any idea on year?? Graham, Trying to find what Model is my Charvel 6 string electric guitar is. The first batch of Surfcasters have a scrolled Charvel signature on a Gumby shaped headtock. This site is dedicated to all things Charvel Surfcaster, my favorite and main guitar. I have a purple charvel surfcaster std with 3 lipstick pickups with serial number C109113, body basswood. Posted by Dave Koch on Tue, 07/03/2018 - 20:54. Posted by Scott on Sun, 09/29/2002 - 20:48. Serial number 37436x. Can anyone help with the sequence meaning??? 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. Need new mid boost pick up set Guys, do you have any information for a charvette ? ive had one for a couple years after finding it in a pawn shop. Please let me know if either of these details is incorrect. Thx:)! Paying homage to it late-1970s Southern California roots, this Charvel Superstrat is easily identifiable as a So-Cal by its pickguard and Floyd Rose double-locking bridge. Is the back of the body a mahogany color or is it the same color as the front? Im probably being paranoid, but I was always under the impression that if you buy a guitar second hand, you shouldnt disclose serial numbers with pics. S.N.001314 stamp in neck cavity reads Apr. Ill post mine too so you can see that theyre identical twins. denoting year of. If a 6-string, does it have a tremolo or a C tailpiece? Question now is just: in which year do they move to India? I would like to add my 2 surfcasters to the data base. Surf Green Curiously, that "San Dimas guitar" mystique didn't rub off to its foreign cousins like the Model 4 - the fine Japanese-made Charvels produced beginning in 1986. . As far as I know the 6 digit #'s were used on Japanese imports even though the neck plate says Fort Worth, Texas. This neck plate is found on all Charvels manufactured during the I saw this in the corner and jumped on it! Posted by Harvey on Mon, 04/13/2020 - 19:30. There are many great oils made just for fingerboards, and more information is available at your local dealer. de7889c992. Crime licence Floyd rose by jackson. CJC1218288 Also, If you dont mind, may I know how much it cost? Looking forward to hearing from fellow Surfcaster enthusiasts. http://www.wildguitars.com/sold/charvel-surfcaster-ex-pretenders-%E2%80%A2-850 The serial numbers used a FOUR digit http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/msg/4785171893.html. Serial numbers from 70' and 80's era Epiphone guitars made in Japan . We have a seafoam #377710 that will be for sale very soon. 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. It looks and feels well-made and is certainly different. 2. Happy to provide pics if it would be useful? Alex says: January 9, 2021 at 2:32 am Thanks again for getting in touch and I look forward to hearing from you. Absolutely correct description SignoftheDragon I see i used the term sunburst in my initial mail so apologies for not using accurate descriptors. I folks, Im a newbie here and have just bought my first Surfcaster as seen here: (I did remove that .. my only mod, lol ;), I can add another here. Heres a link to a table of over 200 Surfcaster Serial Numbers: Your email address will not be published. Im from Italy, heres impossible to find anyone who knows the model so I still got it. To pinpoint the year, scroll down to the . I have a Charvel with a serial number just 10 away from yours. DZ+6 digits. All I knew of Charvel & Jackson was Eddie VanHalen and shredders. I own this two charvel guitars, these are the serial numbers, 346622 and 371557. For the most part the surfs Ive seen are very sequential. If you email me the exact serial number, I can tell you its pedigree and if it has any issues. This neck plate style is far less common than the (Keep in mind these are very rare and before purchasing one get a second opinion)! White charvel lettered headstock, highly figured orange top. Go to http://www.fretsonthenet.com for the trem arm you need. Only 86 "25th A pair of Jackson high-output humbucking pickups with ceramic magnets cranks out clear tone with plenty of girth, and use the same style neck plate but have "Made in USA" (under the Charvel logo) I have included a few pics too. plate similar to the original San Dimas era plates (chrome over black as opposed to gold I found this one here: The Surfcaster is a good investment as well as a super looking and sounding guitar. Posted by Tong on Sun, 09/23/2018 - 10:18. Star glo finishthe brownish-orange sunburst rather than the reddish fireglo sunburst. and both are in excellent condition. Exactly. Manufactured in the Japanese Chu Shin Gakki factory, charvel model 1, charvel model 2, charvel model 3, charvel model 3a, charvel model 4, charvel model 5, charvel model 6, charvel model 7, model 8, neckplate Charvel Jackson P.O. No way to substantiate this other than postings on the web, but it sounds entirely possible. Posted by Jeffery S Mccomas on Sun, 11/24/2019 - 00:28. 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. Examine your guitar to find its serial number. The 1st Digit is the year (DZ912345=American Deluxe, 2009, Corona USA) DZ+7 digits . Posted by Mike Pantoja on Mon, 05/04/2020 - 23:55. Under Charvel motif on the headstock it has made in USA . consequence many of these early neck plates show warpage and cracking around the neck $700.00 with ohsc. $1,250. Posted by dkona1 on Wed, 10/13/2021 - 15:41. : i am going to get the frets re serfist as open cords are not in perfect tune from being worn over the years! I do this from looking at the recent sales of models like yours. 1986 - No neckplate gasket, next to the logo on both the neck and the neckplate there will be a "TM" above the L in Charvel. Year/Make /Model of my Charvel So, for a specific Surfcaster model, this gives you an idea of how many are known. Charvel bolt ons were discontinued and replaced with Jackson bolt ons in 1986. it also feels like fat frets. It has no tremolo and the color is kind of candy red. Nice Link ToddR. : My Charvel/ Jackson has six digits 239578. In fact, the majority of Charvel prepro guitars manufactured, used this style neck plate. Posted by daniel on Sat, 11/20/2004 - 02:12. You can either post the above details here or email me the details to me@grahampearson.com 386345. 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). I can't seem to identify mine. Posted by Agent_420 on Wed, 04/28/2004 - 22:44. David Lowery of Camper Van Beethoven with Green Quilt 1993 Surfcaster. The original issue Charvel Surfcasters, made in Japan in the early nineties with the fancy neck plates, had serial numbers in the range 335XXX 388XXX. and a 5-way selector switch. Usually its a six digit number after the C. This is a white/white guitar, HSS pickups, chrome plate on the bolt-on neck, on which is stamped Charvel by Jackson/Charvel. Theres nothing but the little r next to the logo on the headstock. Body color? (Im guessing yours might actually be a cherryburst finish, with the red around the edges of the body fading to the natural wood color in the center?) Great thread + site! Serial Number: ISC2200774 Weight: 7.2lbs Model #: 2976181398 Product Specs General SERIES: Pro-Mod ORIENTATION: Right-Hand COLOR: Satin White COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: ID Neck HEADSTOCK: Licensed Fender Telecaster NECK . These chrome colored neck plates have the Charvel It says SFC-HT 3-2 in the neck pocket. 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. Where are Jackson Guitars made? Ontario, CA address. For additional care tips, download the Charvel owner's manual. simply engraved. The guitar came without a case so bought a relatively cheap garden-variety HSC for it locally. 6-string or 12-string? Can you send me pics silversurfer so I can add yours to the database? All-in-all its just perfect, lovely tone. These are identical to the Still, an interesting piece of Charvel Surfcaster history. There are some exceptions, but generally the logos were white. Of course, a guitars price is what its worth to the owner. Original grey hard case Im selling a Surfcaster bass in black. Obviously you would need more info than this if you weren't sure whether your guitar started life as a 5 or a 6! The mint surfs go for a lot of money. Japanese Charvel | The Resource for Charvel Japanese Serial Numbers . The serial number was stamped into a small raised Ill try to forward pictures, but that will have to wait until I get it back. We could try and find the oldest one out there with this thread, the challenge is set! This was in the past 2 years, and yes, both of them are real MIJ Surfcasters (sound hole, shark fin inlays, toothpaste logo, etc.) Note most of these plates had the Ontario, CA address lettering painted black NOT gold. It has now been restored to its original glory with a sunburst front and black back and sides, and is undergoing assembly. Serial is 9629717. Working conditions. I own this two charvel guitars, these are the serial numbers, 346622 and . little resemblance to the originals and used a The first serial number used was a Strat-style guitar withthe Heineken beer bottle label painted on it, November 9th, 1981. 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. Thanks for replying Graham with the information you have on my 12 string surf caster, really useful. Any help? I have one with a serial #9409470. 3. the back of the body is not mahogany with a clear varnish finish. Other: Blue/Purple (blurple) with white Charvel logo, vintage-style tuners, dot inlays 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. Im not an expert on the date of manufacture or value of this later series. I assumed it was original. Is that a real surfcaster? After 1986, Don't know what the 4 X's are. She is very jangly indeed through my old Cornell Romany Plus with a Rothwell Love Squeeze compressor .. love the lipsticks ! I finally got some photos posted to a Picasa web album. I'm at a loss finding where it was made or what model it is. : designation. Someone finally posted one here in the US and I snagged it. Still awaiting its arrival, but its definitely of the prime, early 90s period. 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. 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