Hes asking $700. Charvel logo ("Made in Here we see the 1979-80 pre-production "butcher block" strat followed by a very r. are REAL Charvels. Lor, Thank you Graham, very useful hints. Bought it new with case. I bought mine from a gentleman in Portland Oregon for $1631+taxes/shipping. I have a Surfcaster that I would like to add to your table of serial numbers and post a photo or two. That neck plate looks quite different to mine. 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 . Posted by Tong on Sun, 09/23/2018 - 10:18. Posted by K-mac on Mon, 02/11/2019 - 01:03. My best guess on the year of manufacture of your Surfcaster bass (S/N 379397) is probably 1994, possibly late 1993. Howie: Your information is interesting because of the serial number and date of purchase of your guitar. Your Surfcasters serial number indicates it was manufactured later than 1995. Soon, i promise! The catalog page with three Surfcasters on it. This would be before they (surfcasters) went over to Jackson right? As I remember, I was the first buyer for the model in the store. Need to replace tuning keys without altering the dimensions of the tuning holes, any suggestions? www.usacharvels.com: Your resource for vintage San Dimas Charvel guitars! Please confirm the color, and pics can be sent to john-at-theElemental-dot-com. I wonder if anyone can help me I have recently bought a surfcaster from a second-hand shop. The 1st Digit is the year (DZ912345=American Deluxe, 2009, Corona USA) DZ+7 digits . Prior to this the neck 12 String This neck plate style is far less common than the because I dont own them anymore- out of courtesy to the current owners privacy. It has been repainted including the headstock. Yeah Not a lot of traffic here and not a lot to talk about since theres no documented history, no company source of info, no real new models and very few original Surfcaster owners. 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. Thanks John Ser# 375819 Please contact me at me@grahampearson.com if you wish to provide any updates to this table. Black Headstock w/White Charvel Logo Ive never seen a 12 Surf with a humbucker. Hey Jamie: Can you provide details of your Surfcaster? The only marginally interesting feature is the S/N which is 371000. Posted by Dave Koch on Tue, 07/03/2018 - 20:54. I have a Charvel Bass guitar, serial number located on the last blind fret reads "C001962" it has 3 Charvel by Jackson/Charvel pickups. These plates : Your black one is the slightly lower-priced 325 SL, which I would probably value at $300-350 if it was in great shape. 379 is still within the early tremolo surfs, before the humbucker, which I think are all 380 and above. Please let me know if either of these details is incorrect. This fine tuner set up and the block work together to hold the string, after its been cut, into the bridge. The Links page on this site has a link to a downloadable pdf file describing the features of every Surfcaster variation. Thanks, best. Its built like a tank!! 6 string electric. Yes, silversurfer is exactly right. Dimas Charvel guitars! and a 5-way selector switch. :) I paid 500. Lorenzo. I know of no other sea-foam green Surfie with a serial number lower than yours A 1991 or 1992 manufacture date is probable. Serial number 372600, hi, There are some exceptions, but generally the logos were white. I wonder if the same type of neck plate was used on other Charvel or Jackson models? 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? I have 346553.I feel it is Ontario Yeah Mines a six digit chravel. And it is one of the best ever made. The space between the string and the fret at this area should be no more than .020". CikMick: David Lowery of Camper Van Beethoven with Green Quilt 1993 Surfcaster. Although Charvel does not sell replacement parts directly, a selection of parts for current and some older models (depending on the year) can be ordered from your local Charvel Authorized Dealer or Charvel Authorized Service Center. Posted by Mike Pantoja on Mon, 05/04/2020 - 23:55. The DMV finish color fits that timeline, as it was only available toward the end of Charvels Surfcaster run. For the bolt on model series the serial numbers are useless for dating or identifying the model. ("Made in USA" underneath the logo), EVH logo, words "ART Series" and Jap neck through models had the serial number after the last fret on the fretboard. 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. The other serial number is 387569 and, like yours, it was made towards the end of production of the first edition Surfcasters. : My Charvel/ Jackson has six digits 239578. Thanks, Hi there, The paint job would seem to be the Dark Metallic Violet finish like the one on the Variations page. Thanks for posting your question on our site. and the San Dimas, CA address engraved. hi there , I own serial number 377954, bought it in Belgium in 92 but now living with it her in Switzerland ;-). 384522 Any ideas on the year? You can probably find a serial number somewhere like under the neck joint, or on the back of the neck printed there. serial number engraved. thankyou Jamie. 6-string tremolo, 6-string C tail, 12-string, bass, or double-neck? briefly in 2002 and later in 2005. Ill post mine too so you can see that theyre identical twins. Find the current Blue Book value and worth of your new and used guitars, both acoustic, electric and amplifier. . They are fetching upwards of $900. 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. 5. Serial is 9629717. Howie: Under Charvel motif on the headstock it has made in USA . custom orders), USA made Charvel guitars (true to the original San Dimas era I have a 6 digits too, I would like to know if it's a japanese one or a Korean one ? de7889c992. It has a sticker inside that says 1809, and I cant seem to find any other numbers on the guitar. No engraving on black plastic neck plate on headstock. 6-string or 12-string? Guild tuners, mini toggle switch for in/out of phase, black pickguard and black headstock with white lettering. I do this from looking at the recent sales of models like yours. : Heres a link to a table of over 200 Surfcaster Serial Numbers: Your email address will not be published. Product Description: The Charvel Desolation DS-1 ST has a single-cutaway mahogany body with a carved top and neck-through-body design. Can anyone help with the sequence meaning??? CA can be found on plates having serial numbers Scammers use stolen pics & serial #s to claim losses on guitars they never owned, and claim them destroyed or stolen during some catastrophe or other- leaving you with a guitar that is on record somewhere as stolen or destroyed, and causing who knows how much future inconvenience (possible arrest? sorry i guess i should have thought of that ! 3789XX). Dimas address engraved on them. : Yes, mine has a six digit number. Note that the EVH hand striped and personally played guitars have a very Your guitar was most likely made in 1991. Heres another one for your database: 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. Orange. It is a 7 digit serial. Just found your website. Thanks for replying Graham with the information you have on my 12 string surf caster, really useful. Posted by Derek Fassino on Thu, 03/18/2004 - 17:35. From the serial number, I would guess it was made in 1993 or 1994. 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. Thank you for posting photos and a description of your Surfcaster. The JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS32 DKA has a poplar or nato (Natural Oil only) body with arched top, bolt-on maple speed neck with graphite reinforcement and a 12"-16" compound radius rosewood fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets and pearloid sharkfin inlays. Hi Reddit. The number on the back says 362220. I just couldnt conceive that the serial numbers would be so far off from mine. For information and assistance in purchasing parts outside of the United States, please contact the Charvel distributor in your country or region. Posted by Slo-Hand on Wed, 11/27/2002 - 03:22. I typically update the online downloadable file each year about August. And how much do you think its worth paying for it? Later Kahler 2500 series trems had wider brass body bushings. Is there any evidence that it could be a refin? I wished i would know which year for sure Should it instead have one of those fancy neck plates with the Charvel logo and a black background? Box 245 San Dimas, CA Japanese Charvel | The Resource for Charvel Japanese Serial Numbers . Please add my serial # and details to your registry. Although the logo may have worn off if it was just printed on. The 2 I sold over the last year I kept disclosure to 100s, (i.e. Im working on finding a tremolo bar and am in contact with the guy referenced above. Thanks. These neck plates were typically black in color (a few chrome ones are known to exist) and Here is the requested information for my 2 surfcasters. 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. 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. I have a Seafoam green Surfcaster I bought new in 1992, serial number is 379XXX. Limited Edition Charvel Bulls Eye Reissue guitars. I would like to add my 2 surfcasters to the data base. it was made between 1990 and 1997/98. I was given a guitar by an old man before he passed away. White charvel lettered headstock, highly figured orange top. Re: Charvel serial number Thanks a lot man! up), Charvel started to seat neckplates in a plastic cushion. Delete the post unless it provides information other than just a dead link to an old eBay auction? New paint job, body work and hardware, including the C tailpiece and a period-correct neckplate would likely cost a forger more than a true Surfcaster on the used market. I brought up non-permanent mods once and people acted like I was defacing the Mona Lisa. It has no tremolo and the color is kind of candy red. 6 string red quilted top. It has a mahogany body. Many thanks to all our subscribers, Year of Manufacture : 2000. Also, heres a URL for a scan of the 92 Charvel-Jackson catalog, including pages for the Surfcaster. Its not all original (duncan pickups, grover tuners) and a little beat up, but there are definitely bargains to be had out there with a little patience. Serial Numbers on Get the best deals on Samick Acoustic Guitar when . Japanese Import Charvel Models charvel japan and charvel japanese serial numbers start at 220000. Six digits on a beautiful Fort Worth, Texas nameplate. I think the neck plate was simply replaced and Ill never know the original serial number. The concensus seemed to be that the neckplate was authentic, but likely sanded down and re-stamped to hide the original. Born on west coast soil, the USA DK24 is meticulously built by the Charvel team at the Custom Shop in Corona, California, so nothing about this high-performance axe is overlooked. Unfortunately I don't know the serial number, but would anyone know what the number to provide us a clue. A few custom shop Charvel guitars ordered at the same time as the Bulls Eye RI's also have this style neck plate. like to know what year this is from serial is 000840, anyone that could help, i'd appreciate it. The fact that it looks cool was also a selling point. I own a black bass no. I've had dozens of them and still have about 10 or so. The electronics were present, but non-functional. The neck plate has the raised charvel logo and the 6 digit serial number stamped on a raised plate Serial no 382356. Is that price fair if it is? Serial number uses a 4 digit numbering system with the first digit Thanks. 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. The guitars serial number also may give you a clue to its value. Later! Seafoam Green Serial No. So how about if we post ALL last known prices, no matter how low? It seems like every surfcaster owner at some point needs that trem arm. Posted by heather on Sun, 09/03/2017 - 13:18. Moderately interesting story I recently re-acquired my 95 Surfcaster (Sea Foam, Hard tail, lipstick/humbuck). Will post those when I get them back. Price: $700 (1997 purchased new) Anyone have any idea who the ex-Pretender might be who played this beauty? Fire-Gro?) My brother gave me his charvel he's had since the 90's in Hawaii is worth anything and is it real? Charvel guitars dating from early 1981. I wanna know why its so significant! appearance of a smooth, slightly-polished steel neck plate. The mint surfs go for a lot of money. Currently resides in Utah, USA, hi Graham, Posted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 19:12. plate similar to the original San Dimas era plates (chrome over black as opposed to gold Let me know how to get you photos for your site. 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. These are not real Jacksons! 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. hit me up if youd be willing to help out thanks!! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10HW3iPrDNwR6At18jZiB551y7zLZeakI. Any help is golden. These neckplate cushions were Welcome to the World Headquarters for the CharvelSurfcaster. The original Surfcasters had serial numbers in the range 365XXX through 388XXX and these had colors such as black, red, orange, surf green, etc. 2. plates were bolted directly to the guitar body (no cushion). IF this is true, that makes any sort of date coding based on neck plate serial numbers impossible. The stamping of the serial number looks so different than any of mine or others Ive seen. Pearl Pick Guard What do you think about that? Here is a link to photos of my Surfcaster, as well as the Yahoo Japan auction of another one like it. 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 . Current Location: Kansas City, MO and are found mostly on the Charvel guitars displayed at the 2004 NAMM shows. 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. Charvel Surfcaster, Serial No. Thanhks, Graham. ToddR thats what ive got, but sounds like you got a hell of a deal on yours. Thanks for posting details of your 12-string black Surfcaster. But Im no expert Ive only owned 2 Surfcasters, not 30 ; ). After being keen on one of these for many years, I just acquired a trans red, mahogany bodied 12 string Surfcaster, serial number is 375726 for the database. Scott email some pictures per the above email by Graham, just cause we like looking at these guitars. produced in 2004, these neck plates feature the Charvel logo (no "Made in USA" Also, If you dont mind, may I know how much it cost? Currently, Im still learning the intricacies of WordPress. over black) in 2005. Would love any info you have to offer. which had no markings. If you have what I think you do, it is probably a pretty valuable American made Charvel. Box 2344, 76113! often have the black coating either partially or completely worn away, leaving the Few month ago, Ive got Surfcaster#367186. rjohnstonesorry, I wasn't very clear in my thanks message. No cut out for the floyd rose. 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. Jackson never tracked serial numbers on any of the import models. The Model series began production in 1986. These neck plates were used very briefly in 2004 Early in 1984 (approximately serial number 3000 and Email Surfcaster with pics and hell put them up. Thanks. 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. Thanks for your reply and for verifying the date of purchase. Its a fantastic guitar and I would buy another Someone finally posted one here in the US and I snagged it. 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. These were built in the 1991 1995 time frame and have serial numbers in the range 335XXX through 388XXX. http://eastwoodcustoms.com/projects/eastwood-surfcaster/. Body color = red, front and back It looks and feels well-made and is certainly different. the serial number engraved in them. Bridge: fixed with tapeze C tailpiece I purchased it used from the local paper in 1996 for $400. A pair of Jackson high-output humbucking pickups with ceramic magnets cranks out clear tone with plenty of girth, and These brass neck plates and appear. Pro-Mod Style 1 and Style 2, and Pro- Mod DK24 guitars feature hand-rubbed urethane finishes. any info would be great. I have a red figured-top 12-string (back of body has a mahogany finish) and the Charvel logo is white like yours, serial number 372437 (1992 ?). Just picked up a Sea Foam Green 6-string with vibrola from Strum Guitars in Portland, OR. Unfortunately there are a few people bootlegging this logo and selling the guitar's as REAL Charvel's so be careful. Put some Dimarzios in it and it becomes a super strat. Dimas Style 2 (2 hum rear loaded Tele body shape with Strat Head neck), and So-Cal Style 1 Any expert advise? These are identical to the The fingerboard should be cleaned every time you change strings.
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