Wayne Charvel worked at Fender for three years in the early 1970s and started Charvels Guitar Repair in 1974. CA can be found on plates having serial numbers In my opinion the introduction of this came about out of urgency. There are certain cases where a broken neck may be covered under your Charvel warranty, but if the neck broke outside of your warranty, please contact your local Charvel Authorized Service Center to determine if the neck can be repaired or replaced. Find the current Blue Book value and worth of your new and used guitars, both acoustic, electric and amplifier. 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. Sorry, heres the link to the catalog scans: http://audiozone.dk/guitargallery/?content%2FGuitar_catalog_scans%2FJackson_Charvel%2F1993_Jackson_Charvel%2F, Of course; happy to provide images. Please consult a qualified repair specialist if you do not know how to properly adjust the neck. It definitely does not look the same with the crooked numbers on the neckplate. It's made of solid wood I think it's mahogany. What else would you like to know for your serial number list? Cheers Only 86 "25th In fact, Surfcasters were made at the Chusin Gakki factory in Nagano, Japan. ToddR thats what ive got, but sounds like you got a hell of a deal on yours. This only works for the early guitar logo shape Charvels. The serial number of an acoustic guitar may be on the back or on the label in the sound hole. Charvette was introduced in 1989 as a sub-brand created by Charvel to sell inexpensive versions of Charvel guitars. bridge, pickups, etc.). ordered at the same time as the Bulls Eye RI's also have this style neck plate. Charvel guitars dating from early 1981. Like to know when and where it was made and it's $ value .any info much appreciated. If you have a neck-through-body model, the serial number should be stamped onto the fingerboard at the last fret. So, the guitar im looking for seems to be produced after 95. does mine get added in this serial no. They are fetching upwards of $900. Bridge: fixed with tapeze C tailpiece To locate a service center, please visit our Charvel Authorized Service Center information page. To me it's worth thousands. The neck plate has the raised charvel logo and the 6 digit serial number stamped on a raised plate Serial no 382356. Best regards and please keep in touch. Featuring custom pickups, compound-radius maple neck and striking mirror pickguard, the first-ever Charvel signature bass is made for the Anthrax bassist's kinetic stage presence and hard-hitting playing style. From the body contouring for maximum playing comfort to the tilt-back reverse headstock for improved string intonation and the dynamic DiMarzio Tone Zone bridge and DiMarzio Air Norton neck pickups, the Nova sets the bar high for contemporary guitar design. 2000+ American Deluxe Series, Corona USA. On the pickups and stuff it says jackson and on the bridge it says licensed under floyd rose patents and it also says jackson on it. Is back of body same color as front or is it mahogany? It seems like every surfcaster owner at some point needs that trem arm. Currently in the process of picking up a 96 Jackson SC1 if anyone can help with info on that too. Price: $700 (1997 purchased new) I'm after a bit of info on my Tele te custom Ive corresponded with representatives of both factories to verify the correct manufacturer of Surfcasters in the 90s. Mod em up, and post them on here so we can see! Although instruments may not be ordered directly from the Charvel Custom Shop, we have established a network of Charvel Authorized Custom Shop Dealers who will give you personalized service on product pricing, options and availability information for Custom Shop instruments. I have a Charvel seafoam green surfcaster with the serial number 375332 made in Japan. This style neck plate was used I wonder if anyone can help me I have recently bought a surfcaster from a second-hand shop. 2. A FOUR digit serial number starting. Hope this helps. Howie: Your information is interesting because of the serial number and date of purchase of your guitar. For information and assistance in purchasing parts outside of the United States, please contact the Charvel distributor in your country or region. :). 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. Thanks for posting details of your star-glow six-string. 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. .original caseany ideas on a value?? Our professional technicians, inspectors, and luthiers check every guitar over $299. Was purchased in Baltimore about 20 years ago and will be making its way to a new home soon if all goes well. Thanks. was shutting down at this time) or if Jackson guitars increase in popularity, thanks to Limited Edition Charvel Bulls Eye Reissue guitars. NON-PERMANENT MODS??? Howie: 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. Hi Eric, Noticed your surfcaster info on this site March 16th. Dimas Charvel guitars! #2 - Jackson did some wierd experiments in the mid 90s that resulted in quite a few unique models. available in its own extremely limited custom color that changed every three months or so. which had no markings. Are thes guitars any good & does anybody know what king of pickups are in them? Yeah- the acoustic surfys didnt sell well, so I think they were only available for one catalog year in 92. Again, please contact me at me@grahampearson.com if you have any suggestions for improving this document. Myserial number is.353292 says its a jackson under the seril number plate. Please contact me at me@grahampearson.com if you wish to provide any updates to this table. Moderately interesting story I recently re-acquired my 95 Surfcaster (Sea Foam, Hard tail, lipstick/humbuck). Its an early Charvel 6 String in this fading green finish with black humbucker and the C-bridge. Re: Charvel serial number Thanks a lot man! Wont sell it. Later! Trans-Orange Bass. Posted by Derek Fassino on Thu, 03/18/2004 - 17:35. 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. . Wherever the date of purchase is known, I also include this with the serial number. Fire-Gro?) Hey F. Rankenstone: Can you provide details of your Surfcaster? That is awesome, good buy for 170 I'd say. Jackson never tracked serial numbers on any of the import models. These guitars were released on July 15, 2008 with a MSRP of $999 (price included a Charvel Similar to the original or just a link that i can link to? For the bolt on model series the serial numbers are useless for dating or identifying the model. Year of Manufacture : 2000. correct re the tremolo but the headstock logo is black. I also had the phase function changed to tone only. Im afraid Im not much help. Certainly all the early Surfcasters registered on this site have 2 lipstick pickups. There were no Surfcasters in the first series that were finished in gold sparkle. If 6-string, does it have a tremolo? I bought it for $325.00 in 1997 and it currently resides in Eugene OR. Posted by Eli on Sat, 09/28/2002 - 17:34. Graham, if you go to the variations page on this site, look at the second picture. Just bought a black Surfcaster Bass. Posted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/17/2022 - 15:04. these neck plates a 3D look. Shes in great original condition, barely any wear and playing sweetly, just a couple of tiny finish surface dings, with what seems to be an original case going by the perfectly bodyformed internal rectangular, black leather ends with white piping & stitching. Black Headstock w/White Charvel Logo Bolt on neck with a Tele headstock A pair of Jackson high-output humbucking pickups with ceramic magnets cranks out clear tone with plenty of girth, and I can't seem to identify mine. 1990's produced Charvel San Dimas Traditional model guitars. Perhaps youd want this on your data base for the moment. 6 string red quilted top. I've had a 1986 Jackson Charvel Model 6 for 30 years. And play it and my 1976 Les Paul custom often. Box 245 San Dimas, Posted by Dave Koch on Tue, 07/03/2018 - 20:54. chart for ages. 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. Mines over 20 yrs old, bolt on neck, fire crackle finish, 6-string tremolo, 6-string C tail, 12-string, bass, or double-neck? Noting how few NAMM Charvels were made for the 2004 shows, these 386345. raw and generally quite oxidized. 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. 22 fret. And how much do you think its worth paying for it? I think there might be a few outliers, but Ive owned more than 30 over the years and all of them made sense and were appropriately sequential. Graham. His passion for tinkering with guitars started much earlier. Jackson Custom Shop Bolt On Posted by Michael s on Fri, 01/28/2022 - 04:05. . The 5 digit If you ever get tired of playing it as a 12-string, the 6-string option works really well. It has two lipstick pickups. Who and how can I submit info on my Surfcaster? 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. I am not sure if the Jackson Looking forward to hearing from fellow Surfcaster enthusiasts. I think Id like to buy your surf Scott. . 6 string tremolo, seafoam green, white logo, 2 lipsticks, SN 380333. If this is your first visit, be sure to Just picked up a Sea Foam Green 6-string with vibrola from Strum Guitars in Portland, OR. There is no set rule for how often you should change your strings. Measure the space with a feeler gauge at the 8th fret. My email is me@grahampearson.com. "serialized" Charvel era, 1981 to 1986. I have the single lipstick in the neck and humbucker in bridge no tremolo. Posted by telekev on Sat, 09/18/2004 - 11:27. Current Location: Zurich Switzerland. However, the serial number on the USA and Custom Shop guitars do not usually indicate the year the guitar was made. 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. Can you send me a picture of your guitar? No modifications. US+7 digits is late 2010-11. Need new mid boost pick up set address on the plates. But there are good deals to be had I got my 94 Surfcaster HT, Sea Foam Green for a $725.00, with orig. SN 380333. Rhoads and Jackson built Charvels are the most desirable because of how rare. Sure. The only thing I dont like about it is the hardtail C has EXTREMELY SHARP edges; I honestly dont think its safe to play without my forearm being cut up by the end of the night. There are lots of bridge systems out there and without giving a big history lesson here let me just say that in the early-mid 1980s everyone wanted to use a Floyd Rose tremolo.This was inspired by Eddie Van Halen and Mr Floyd Rose through the invention of the Floyd Rose Tremolo. I have a red CHARVETTE electric guitar with nickel Chrome plate on back where neck bolts on. The plates were shared among all the various bolt on models (Model 1, 2, 3, 4, etc.). The body finish / logo color determine its rarity. Posted by Dago on Fri, 09/11/2020 - 00:55. sorry i guess i should have thought of that ! As I remember, I was the first buyer for the model in the store. Made to enhance the ferocity of the formidable metalcore guitarist, this So-Cal is supercharged with a multi-voice Fishman Fluence Modern PRF-MHB-AB1 alnico bridge pickup for tones ranging from full and boosted to crisp, clean and fluid. I have a Charvel with a serial #312130. the logo) and the. Bought new in Munich/Germany for 1,200 Deutschmark in 1992 Hey John O: Could you maybe add Surfcaster Bass black to the year in the details field? hit me up if youd be willing to help out thanks!! Thank you for posting photos and a description of your Surfcaster. Chrome colored neck plate with the Charvel logo Dot inlays. Heres another one for your database: John: Havent played it for a while but seing this site has inspired me to get it out more. Soon, i promise! and both are in excellent condition. 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. The routing looks so perfect, like factory, but did they ever make such a beast? They are all I ever use in my band, Don Rown and the Uncommitted. Are you selling? plates are basically copies of the original "serialized" neck plates used from Youll find a complete description of the original-run Surfcasters under the Links page on this site. Thanks again for getting in touch and I look forward to hearing from you. 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. My best guess on the year of manufacture of your Surfcaster bass (S/N 379397) is probably 1994, possibly late 1993. As a manufacturer of NEW instruments only, Charvel has no direct involvement in the used, collector or vintage instruments markets and is therefore unable to offer or even speculate on the current value of your instrument. The all-new Sean Long Signature Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH HT M is a formidable model designed to keep up with his high-speed playing, scorching sound and sinister, yet eccentric style. I would like to contribute to the database. I'm wondering if anyone can help me identify it? if 6-string, tremolo or Ctail? http://www.wildguitars.com/sold/charvel-surfcaster-ex-pretenders-%E2%80%A2-850 Ill update my spreadsheet accordingly. Thanks. plates were introduced in 2005 and have the. And I have the original tweed guitar case with the Charvel Guitar Logo in front of case. Any idea if it's just junk knockoff of old and of some value? Which possible details to recognize that change? Seems like an awfully high number to me, even for a mass produced guitar. I bought it in a pawn shop in 1995. The third link is on the Variations page and is a pdf matrix that illustrates all known variants of the Surfcaster and how many of each are known. At the height of the companys success, Jackson sold Charvel to a Japanese manufacturer in 1989, and Fender purchased Charvel in 2002. Many thanks to all our subscribers, Dimas address engraved on them. antisinglecoil Senior . Are there any updates for the serial number chart above? Does the tail piece have a C in it? Welcome aboard and thanks for sharing details of your new acquisition. Posted by Robert Wheeler on Sun, 03/10/2019 - 00:32. Bought it in late 1994 (2nd hand already; the previous owner mustve made a bad buy for whatever reason the bass sounds marvellous). Heres the page from the 92 catalog: http://audiozone.dk/guitargallery/?content%2FGuitar_catalog_scans%2FJackson_Charvel%2F1992_Charvel_Acoustic%2FCh1992AcouPage04.jpg. P.O. Answer (1 of 5): I would start by looking up a table of serial numbers. I wonder if the same type of neck plate was used on other Charvel or Jackson models? Was located in Toronto, Canada, and shes now located in Devon, England. Does anyone know when Charvel changed the headstock shape? Buy it only if you like the way it plays and the price is right. simply engraved. 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. The second link is on the About The Surfcaster page and is a pdf document that attempts to describe all of the Surfcaster variants manufactured during the first run 1991 through 1996. Never played outside of a bedroom or recording studio! 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. as seen on the Variations page, 94 catalog picture. USA and Custom Shop guitars are typically stamped at the end of the fingerboard for neck-through/set-neck models and are on the neck plate for bolt-on models. Craig. Serial is 9629717. These plates were phased out when Jackson introduced a new 3D (raised lettering) finish, 2Lipsticks, JT490 Tremoro, Firdt selled day is 8 oct 1992. They finally got a couple in and the black one talked to me (Twilight Zone theme insert here). If interested in music and guitars, then you are in the right place and will learn a lot. The guitar came without a case so bought a relatively cheap garden-variety HSC for it locally. and are found mostly on the Charvel guitars displayed at the 2004 NAMM shows. Absolutely correct description SignoftheDragon I see i used the term sunburst in my initial mail so apologies for not using accurate descriptors. denoting year of. Few month ago, Ive got Surfcaster#367186. All the text was in raised lettering giving. Hopefully this is helpful to somebody. Perhaps the same serial number bins were used for all guitars made in this period? There are many pictures of these on this web site. We could try and find the oldest one out there with this thread, the challenge is set! Oh, yeah! 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. serial number engraved. G&L instruments benefited from his lifetime of creativity and innovation, and throughout the 1980s his groundbreaking new instruments became icons loved by . Thanks. It is a strat style body with two humbuckers and a JT-6 Trem. rectangular area located between the "Charvel" logo and the address. Hi, Ive had dozens of them and still have about 10 or so. Hi James: Most Surfs had the white Logo. Is the Charvel logo on the peghead white or black? Crime licence Floyd rose by jackson. underneath the logo), serial number and the San Still awaiting its arrival, but its definitely of the prime, early 90s period. These logo's I have an email from a gentleman who worked at the Chusin Gakki factory when Surfcasters were in production. Must have bought it 1992? Heres a link to a picture of the guitar: http://oliviasvintageguitars.com/other/guitars/2242/, Heres another one for the database Hi, Ive just come into possession of this Jackson Surfcaster 12 string. because I dont own them anymore- out of courtesy to the current owners privacy. Is this site still active other than this comments section? 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. How about some additional details about your Surfcaster? Itll cost you about $30.00 but it will fit perfectly I just got mine on Saturday. If there are any other Surfie owners out there who are the original owners and can verify their daste of purchase, Id be interested to hear from them. Posted by MarkAnthony on Fri, 01/18/2019 - 17:20. These are identical to the Still own it no plans to get rid of it. consequence many of these early neck plates show warpage and cracking around the neck These neck plates were used very briefly in 2004 I recently acquired a black 12 string Surfcaster with original case. Posted by heather on Sun, 09/03/2017 - 13:18. If the serial number has an additional D in front of the Z=DZ1, then the guitar is a US Deluxe Series Model. -Rick matt86 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 12 Tweet #4 04-27-2009, 10:58 AM Thanks! Please email pictures of your guitar to donrownrocks@yahoo.com. neck plate is chrome and all writing. I purchased it for 500 in 2002, It is in pristine condition and now lives happily in Stoke on Trent in England. the last few months of Charvel production, late 1985 - 1986 a "Jackson" not 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. This type of neckplate is found only on the oldest Charvels or pre-serialized Charvels. guitars)returned in 2004 and are currently marketed under the San Dimas Model You say the body color is red. This page was generated at 03:59 PM. (I did remove that .. my only mod, lol ;), I can add another here. Its definitely factory. 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. Fender licensed Strat Headstock neck since 1986. Its serial number is 381907. Typically, Surfies with a star-glow body finish have a white logo and those with a cherry-burst body finish have a black logo. Im assuming the Charvel logo is black and that your guitar has a tremolo and roller-nut. 384522 Any ideas on the year? rjohnstonesorry, I wasn't very clear in my thanks message. I saw this in the corner and jumped on it! I'm at a loss finding where it was made or what model it is. 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. Specifications: Make: Charvel. In the s, the .. Did Charvel produce six digit serial number guitars? This Collings I-35 LC Faded Cherry is an earth shaker. Thanks, BC. The pdf file has 330 entries. I inherited my brothers surfcaster which was bought in 1995 in a german music store. Posted by Katina on Tue, 10/17/2017 - 00:14. 3. The humbucker pickup is a Designed by Duncan one. It was really the first nice guitar I ever owned. I have been looking for a japanese-Surfcaster ser.-no. Can anyone help with the sequence meaning??? The Body color = red, front and back Bought it new with case. Williams began playing guitar at age 13, when his parents-assuming it was only a phase-got him an inexpensive Squier beginner . It's wise to allow a few minutes for the fingerboard to settle after an adjustment (before measuring again). Guild tuners, mini toggle switch for in/out of phase, black pickguard and black headstock with white lettering. and a 5-way selector switch. Jackson Guitars obviously had a license agreement with Floyd Rose to produce this tremolo for thier guitars. I was given a guitar by an old man before he passed away. Inconsistent action and obvious string buzz may be indications that a neck is out of adjustment. 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. My guitar is C600050, which is why I asked originally. I need two (one of each side) of the long Gotoh vintage tuners that were used on these 12ers. Made in FortWorth TX. David Lowery of Camper Van Beethoven with Green Quilt 1993 Surfcaster. Awesome. Lor, Thank you Graham, very useful hints. The serial number of the Surfcaster he auctioned recently was 380538. This Surfcaster still has the original plastic on it! 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. Graham, Trying to find what Model is my Charvel 6 string electric guitar is. Unfortunately I don't know the serial number, but would anyone know what the number to provide us a clue. The bridge pickup (Humbucker) has no logo on the front, but a jackson sticker on the back. No modifications. Thank You Jeff, i have a serial n. 354885 charvel. cant find out if its USA or JP. It would be nice to get an overall average. CA address etched (engraved) into them. 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. James, if the back of the body of your Surfcaster has a mahogany finish and it has 2 lipstick pickups, this was known as an orange figured-top model. 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! It will have to go under variations. What should I do? : My Charvel/ Jackson has six digits, 213573. Any help is golden. Bought my 91 Surfcaster brand new in a music shop in San Diego, CA in 1992. Eastwood makes many great retro style guitars and I would love to see them bring back the Surfcaster. Ill post his link on the links page. Sorry Im typing on my phone. VIEW THE LATEST Sean Long Signature San Dimas Style 1 Call me pessimistic, but if the serial numbers are indeed sequential, the above serial number records would suggest that in 1992, at least 2869 Surfcasters were made. No, Charvel guitars cannot be purchased directly. I own this two charvel guitars, these are the serial numbers, 346622 and 371557. Orange. Brass, No Markings. Looking at old adverts (which you can see if you search 'charvel model 6' on ebay), the 1986 Model 6 didn't have any logos on the pickups. What year was it made or something about the build. 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