These are more valueable than the second batch of Surfcasters that have a Jackson signature on a more plain-shaped headstock. It is important to note that Jackson reissued this style of neck plate To me it's worth thousands. I didnt see an email for Surfcaster (?). They are all I ever use in my band, Don Rown and the Uncommitted. Send us a pic. Add me to the database: #380128. I think the neck plate was simply replaced and Ill never know the original serial number. Depending on the (rather shaky) dollar back in 1994, my 2nd hand Surfcaster must have cost between 395 and 470 US-Dollars then i paid 700 Deutsche Mark, way less than the retail price around the time. This is Z from Italy. up), Charvel started to seat neckplates in a plastic cushion. 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. 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? (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?) neck plates are probably the rarest of all Charvel neck plates. Still own it no plans to get rid of it. Apart from helping new Caster owners date their guitars, the real advantage of posting the complete serial number on this site is to help trace the guitar if it is ever stolen. Keep up the good work. Posted by dkona1 on Wed, 10/13/2021 - 15:41. johnsmileysutton@yahoo.com, I am the only owner of a MINT Orange Surfcaster, 2 lipstick pickups, tremolo, coil tap. Bolt on neck with a Tele headstock Charvel logo ("Made in Tom Brantley, formerly of Lindy Fralin fame, has swapped out the ceramic magnets for alnicos and rewired to vintage specs with a few extra wounds thrown in for some added bite. Seafoam Green Serial No. Total guitar acclimation in a temperature and humidity controlled environment. and how much is it worth!!! Thanks for posting details of your star-glow six-string. Perhaps youd want this on your data base for the moment. Is the back of the body red or is it mahogany? Thanks 354835. the plate. (?!?) I've had a look around but don't think anyone has answered this exact question (hopefully! Posted by Jeff on Mon, 12/07/2015 - 18:02. Is it Jap? Star glo finishthe brownish-orange sunburst rather than the reddish fireglo sunburst. It says SFC-HT 3-2 in the neck pocket. no special serial numbering was used. Mike- that sounds genuine enough, serial # is in the proper range- although youd need pics and more details to be sure. So I've done a bit of research, and it seems that the Charvel guitars with 'Ft. *Single Line Klusons I learned refers to the name stamping style not the in line 12 sting tuners one sometimes sees dont worry no new holes were drilled. Original grey hard case Seafoam. Other: Blue/Purple (blurple) with white Charvel logo, vintage-style tuners, dot inlays How did you find it? Still awaiting its arrival, but its definitely of the prime, early 90s period. Im not aware of any additional information about dimensions or materials of construction other than what is included in this file. Home. No, Charvel guitars cannot be purchased directly. But there are good deals to be had I got my 94 Surfcaster HT, Sea Foam Green for a $725.00, with orig. Oh, yeah! It looks and feels well-made and is certainly different. I have the single lipstick in the neck and humbucker in bridge no tremolo. 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. A few custom shop Charvel guitars ordered at the same time as the Bulls Eye RI's also have this style neck plate. 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. Otherwise, strings should be changed when they are no longer giving you the tone, brightness and response that you desire. Posted by K-mac on Mon, 02/11/2019 - 01:03. Heres the page from the 92 catalog: http://audiozone.dk/guitargallery/?content%2FGuitar_catalog_scans%2FJackson_Charvel%2F1992_Charvel_Acoustic%2FCh1992AcouPage04.jpg. Graham, if you go to the variations page on this site, look at the second picture. Picked her up for 650 CAD plus shipping for the record, so not too inflated at all. Ive got 12 surfcasters reported with that serial prefix in my database, but only one in trans orange. And just because you see a given serial number on a neckplate on a bolt-on guitar or a given neck on a given body doesn't mean it came from the factory that way. Im afraid Im not much help. . screw holes. Hi Reddit. Posted by OlivierD on Mon, 04/15/2019 - 20:54. But, I am in possession of a Surfcaster with a Kahler vibrato. The guitar looks like it had taken a bit of a beating over the years. I just bought a surf for $550 on craigslist. This was in the past 2 years, and yes, both of them are real MIJ Surfcasters (sound hole, shark fin inlays, toothpaste logo, etc.) The only difference is the serial number sequence, 3 digits for the EVH hand The 1st Digit is the year (DZ912345=American Deluxe, 2009, Corona USA) DZ+7 digits . Ontario, CA address. 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 . I forget the model number. These are identical to the If you ever get tired of playing it as a 12-string, the 6-string option works really well. After that time the plain brass neck plates were once again used until the I was wondering the same thing. Hi, my Charvel/Jackson has the backwards headstock with a single/humbucker config. Three pickup model and pickups say Charvette by Jackson/Charvel. Tremolo bar missing (of course), as is the back plate. Thanks for posting your question on our site. Ill post his link on the links page. i.e. 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. used. I think that I paid about 400 for it + case (which is seemingly generic). SN#376078. 6 string electric. Posted by Dago on Fri, 09/11/2020 - 00:55. One of the best made, best finished guitars I have owned. The 5 digit :) I paid 500. As far as I know the 6 digit #'s were used on Japanese imports even though the neck plate says Fort Worth, Texas. I keep an off-line database of Surfcaster serial numbers and, given the serial number of your guitar, I would suggest that it was made earlier than 1996, probably 1991 or 1992. The JT-6 trem is NOT an "Original Floyd Rose". 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. S.N.001314 stamp in neck cavity reads Apr. bore. Thanks again for getting in touch and I look forward to hearing from you. Im selling a Surfcaster bass in black. Notice that I specify the manufacturer as the Chushin Gakki factory, not the Fuji-Yen Gakki factory as commonly believed. If a 6-string, does it have 2 lipstick pickups or 1 lipstick and 1 humbucker? Color of Charvel logo? These the logo) and the. . Also all of the 86's had Kahler trems except the Model 1's and 7's. Im assuming the Charvel logo is black and that your guitar has a tremolo and roller-nut. Its eggplant. Search eBay for pricing on Charvel versus Jackson Surfcasters, bearing in mind that some auctions are way over-priced. Charvel Surfcaster 6 string C hardtail. Figured Id give this a shot. I bought it for $325.00 in 1997 and it currently resides in Eugene OR. They have 10 days left and are 75% done with their funding. Pro-Mod Style 1 and Style 2, and Pro- Mod DK24 guitars feature hand-rubbed urethane finishes. : My Charvel/ Jackson has six digits 239578. were import models. These are not real Jacksons! The catalog page with three Surfcasters on it. mine is a transparent reddish-orange, but the Charvel logo on the headstock is white. These neck plates were typically black in color (a few chrome ones are known to exist) and Hi, these I'm at a loss finding where it was made or what model it is. it also feels like fat frets. Ive corresponded with representatives of both factories to verify the correct manufacturer of Surfcasters in the 90s. "serialized" Charvel era, 1981 to 1986. :), Thanks Graham, I only got the 1996 bit from what the shop listed, so be interested to know its actual age, it certainly has all the classic original Surfcaster features and the logo is indeed white. They are fetching upwards of $900. 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). Bought it new with case. Not aware of any modifications. manufacture, example serial number 4004, 4th guitar Hot-rodded for unparalleled performance, versatile sound and exquisite style, Pro-Mod Series guitars are packed with the classic playability and innovative design elements that have made Charvel a legendary name in high-performance guitars. 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. Yenshan The Charvel Surfcaster acoustic electrics seem to usually run in the $300-400 range. Hi guys, But Im no expert Ive only owned 2 Surfcasters, not 30 ; ). Happy to provide pics if it would be useful? 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. Whats it worth? Perhaps its worth searching eBay or Reverb for a C tailpiece from the first series to see if the edges are not as sharp as yours. The fingerboard should be cleaned every time you change strings. 96195XX. The headstock was dented and the neck was scarred on its back. I got also a six digit serial in my Charvel 371466 Guitar matches Bruce Cockburns two exactly black body, white logo on headstock, two lipsticks, tremolo bridge, purchased for $800US. case (Serial No. Thanks. Thanks for your reply and for verifying the date of purchase. The neck pick up is at a slant and is single.tree The bridge is at its standard position humbucker both jackson. Alex says: January 9, 2021 at 2:32 am 379 is still within the early tremolo surfs, before the humbucker, which I think are all 380 and above. Rhoads and Jackson built Charvels are the most desirable because of how rare. This will help our magnificent in-house research department and dating service date your bass guitar. 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. Re: Charvel serial number Thanks a lot man! ordered at the same time as the Bulls Eye RI's also have this style neck plate. The MJ Series in Japan, Pro Series in Mexico, X Series Indonesia, and the JS Series is made in China. The first serial number used was a Strat-style guitar withthe Heineken beer bottle label painted on it, November 9th, 1981. Charvel production was movedoverseas and all new guitars bearing the Charvel logo The only company making a Surfcaster copy is GRB, but they call it a tribute and theyre very easily distinguished from Charvel Surfcasters. Charvel Surfcaster 12 string Black Serial #380244 (2) lipstick pickups, White Chavel on headstock. A real keeper. Thanks a lot for the infos cheers! Are there any updates for the serial number chart above? Ive messaged Charvel but was just redirected to Fender, and I dont expect a reply very soon. It was part of a huge collection (200+) of guitars left to somebody in a will. David, is that the original neck plate? Thank you very much for your help, couple of questions for the surfcaster experts , if serial #s were not sequential and no records were ever kept, please explain what the purpose of a serial # would be?- doesnt seem like there would be any reason for even putting them on the guitars, and if no records are kept, I mean why spend the $s to even buy the serial # plates, just lower your cost of manufacturing-, other question, is what is the best guess on the total # of surfcasters made in japan, before the name change (to jackson) and change in style and manufacturing to india , every now and then you see these guitars for sale, but not often enough to think that very many were made, or possibly it means they just werent (or arent) that popular thanks for the info, really like this info site rob. Thanks. These guitars were released on July 15, 2008 with a MSRP of $999 (price included a Charvel 6-string or 12-string? The back of the plate was not finished and typically appears Do you guys have any ideas? What was the original finish color? How darest thou defile the sacred Surfcaster? They finally got a couple in and the black one talked to me (Twilight Zone theme insert here). Product Description: The Charvel Desolation DS-1 ST has a single-cutaway mahogany body with a carved top and neck-through-body design. Have a charvel Jackson hybrid I have a red 12-string but I string it and play it as a 6-string. The neck plate on mine is plain with a rolled number in the 90xxxx range. Here is a link to photos of my Surfcaster, as well as the Yahoo Japan auction of another one like it. Havent played it for a while but seing this site has inspired me to get it out more. Fell in love with that particular finish, but I only ever see red orange black seafoam etc. bought from Fender and all neckplate cushions from this era has the Fender part number 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 . appear to have been used only intermittently for a month or two commencing around April, I just need to get the pictures to go with the serial numbers. i love that guitar i call it my red headed girlfriend ! Accordingly, does fender own Charvel? Is there any evidence that it could be a refin? I cant tell whether this is a decent guitar worth restoring or something worthy of the bin. It has two lipstick pickups. How else can you find the history on a guitar? Youll find a complete description of the original-run Surfcasters under the Links page on this site. 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. Buy it only if you like the way it plays and the price is right. I absolutely loved the sounds I could get from it and from looking at other pictures I know that its an original but the build quality is really poor on my model. Under Charvel motif on the headstock it has made in USA . and a 5-way selector switch. If you have what I think you do, it is probably a pretty valuable American made Charvel. Copyright 1999 - 2023 , All Rights Reserved. style logos were used because they ran out of Charvel logos (remember Charvel production Posted by Michael s on Fri, 01/28/2022 - 04:05. Hi charvelsurfcaster Can anybody help? For me, its the best guitar Ive ever had. (2 hum, front loaded Strat body shape with Strat Head neck with pickguard). I need two (one of each side) of the long Gotoh vintage tuners that were used on these 12ers. Many dings, truss rod cover missing but. It seems theres not an exact correlation. Yes it is green all over, 6 string, with a silver (?) As I remember, I was the first buyer for the model in the store. But a Surfcaster would be difficult to knock off and the market isnt that big so the chop shops arent going to be interested. 4. There was no case with it but I already had a shaped silver Charvel case which I bought second hand because I liked it. More like a Rickenbacker Star-glow finish (Red to Natural fade) and 2. hit me up if youd be willing to help out thanks!! They used Charvel licenses Gotoh tuners. Well let them fill them in if they like, when they find their way here. What years were Jackson Guitars made in Japan? 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. They are all I ever use in my band. Nice Link ToddR. I wonder if the same type of neck plate was used on other Charvel or Jackson models? 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. Posted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/25/2017 - 20:10. I wonder how its possible that the serial numbers are so far apart? ?two lipstick pickups ,tone boost and tremolo. little resemblance to the originals and used a Probably a good deal although Im not sure what its really worth. The neck No cut out for the floyd rose. The paint was peeling, the binding was damaged, and the neck extension was broken off. DZ+6 digits. Charvel logo color? I found a late Surfcaster and I want to figure out if it cuold be a good buy. Probably a 92. Guitar Discussion Forum Archive - September, 2002, The Best Acoustic Guitars Under $300 - Gearank Rated, Allowed HTML tags:
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