It looks and feels well-made and is certainly different. Serial # 374377 plates are basically copies of the original "serialized" neck plates used from 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 . First style of Charvel neck plates to have a serial number stamped onto The two single coils are EMG style (ie covered in black plastic so you can't see the poles) and dont have any logo either. 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. 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. Serial numbers for the Charvel basses of this era are very difficult to decipher. Please send pictures to our sites owner, Don Rown, at donrownrocks@yahoo.com and hell post them so we can all see. Posted by Lisa Angelo on Fri, 05/17/2019 - 04:46. If the serial number has an additional D in front of the Z=DZ1, then the guitar is a US Deluxe Series Model. Like to know when and where it was made and it's $ value .any info much appreciated. Is back of body same color as front or is it mahogany? These 5 digit neck plates are very rare and She is very jangly indeed through my old Cornell Romany Plus with a Rothwell Love Squeeze compressor .. love the lipsticks ! HI huys.I have a sunburst surfcaster, serial 370956.any idea on year?? 5. Neck adjustments should not be attempted unless you are comfortable doing so. Thank you for posting photos and a description of your Surfcaster. It has serial 009319 and says Charvette by Charvelle. (Keep in mind these are very rare and before purchasing one get a second opinion)! Explore some of our latest models. I have a good friend (Chief of Police) who can broadcast the details of a stolen instrument to the majority of law enforcement agencies in the USA and Canada, as well as pawn shops and second-hand musical instrument dealers. The hardware can be cleaned with a dry rag. Six digits on a beautiful Fort Worth, Texas nameplate. What happened next is still to come. Send us a pic. It has been repainted including the headstock. Sunburst 12?!? For the record, I have NEVER seen a fake Surfcaster- theres a company out there, GRB Guitars that makes a tribute guitar called the Kokocaster, but itd be pretty hard to pass one of those off as a real surfcaster. 2. Hi James: Most Surfs had the white Logo. base and featured the Charvel (logo) and address (P.O. briefly in 2002 and later in 2005. My guitar has the white Charvel headstock logo, two lipstick pickups, the tremolo, and the back is painted green also. Hi Reddit. Howie: Your information is interesting because of the serial number and date of purchase of your guitar. plate similar to the original San Dimas era plates (chrome over black as opposed to gold 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. Great job on putting this site together, so far BTW, http://www.gretsch-talk.com/forum/other-cool-guitars/32266-fun-surf-tunes.html. That is awesome, good buy for 170 I'd say. Does the tail piece have a C in it? Please let me know if either of these details is incorrect. This site is dedicated to all things Charvel Surfcaster, my favorite and main guitar. Available in both 6-and-7-string variants, Vivaldis Nova offers it all spectacular style, enhanced engineering for brazen playing finesse and rich tone that erupts with versatility. Thats a classic surf by the way. The humbucker pickup is a Designed by Duncan one. 1990's produced Charvel San Dimas Traditional model guitars. More like a traditional Cherry Sunburst finish (Red to Yellow fade). ?two lipstick pickups ,tone boost and tremolo. I re-ordered the strings on my star-glo 12 to the Ricky style! 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. Yeah- the acoustic surfys didnt sell well, so I think they were only available for one catalog year in 92. Ill try to forward pictures, but that will have to wait until I get it back. 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. For information and assistance in purchasing parts outside of the United States, please contact the Charvel distributor in your country or region. Serial number uses a 4 digit numbering system with the first digit 2. 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. Posted by telekev on Sat, 09/18/2004 - 11:27. Charvel Surfcaster, Serial No. Dimas address engraved on them. Please let me know of any errors in this description. Charvel logo color? Charvel Surfcaster 6 string C hardtail. The entry indicates the Charvel logo is white and the body is all black i.e. Perhaps the same serial number bins were used for all guitars made in this period? Would 378xxx serial be a genuine original surfcaster. I just need to get the pictures to go with the serial numbers. I use mine as a 6-string and it sounds really good. Thomas, Zurich, Switzerland. The color of the Charvel logo on the peghead What years were Jackson Guitars made in Japan? Guitars: Gibson Explorer - Seymour Duncan JB bridge & Alnico II Pro neck Charvel 375 Deluxe - EMG 81 bridge, SA middle & EMG 85 neck Fender Telecaster Japan - stock Zerberus Baron Von Shred Location: Making sure nobody gets back out. ), +1 on this, I'd love to know if 259909 fits into any logical sequence. Don, if youre reading this, thank you- and let me know if youd like any help maintaining/updating etc. it also feels like fat frets. 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. VIEW THE LATEST Sean Long Signature San Dimas Style 1 SS: 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. All I knew of Charvel & Jackson was Eddie VanHalen and shredders. To complete the description, mahogany body, flame maple top, roller nut and looking at the pics here it seems to be a standard model in all respects. Sure. The only company making a Surfcaster copy is GRB, but they call it a tribute and theyre very easily distinguished from Charvel Surfcasters. Its still in excellent condition and played regularly as a refreshing alternative to mainstream models. It is common to see the lacquer chipped (worn) around Im selling my 1992 orange Surfcaster Serial #374667 on Craigslist. 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. Maybe some other subscriber to this site has more information about your Surfcaster? Ive never seen a 12 Surf with a humbucker. Serial is 9629717. From the serial number, I would guess it was made in 1993 or 1994. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); It could be that you are wondering whether you are in the right place. 3. 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. Believe it to be a 91(?). This site has some basic info http://audiozone.dk/index-filer/charvel-japan-import-guitars.php#charvel_japan_1986-1991. Hi, I have what appears to be a Charvel Surfcaster acoustic electric guitar in black I have only seen them online in colors other than black. Post pictures of your Surfcasters, contribute to the serial number database, and offer your own experiences with the Surfcaster. used. My serial number is 925899 on backplate.Does it mean ? the back is mahogany color, the logo is white and its a 6 string tremelo with 2 lipsticks in it. when you decide to sell it. If you email me the exact serial number, I can tell you its pedigree and if it has any issues. Where are Jackson Guitars made? My Charvel/ Jackson has six digits 239578. : : Did Charvel produce six digit serial number guitars? This may irk some but I just couldnt take the pickups in the bass. Taken some photos already but not sure how to add them here. On a Jackson Charvel forum, its been mentioned that in the 90s, Charvel import neck plates were just in buckets around the shop and the workers just grabbed neckplates from whichever bucket was closest to them. I cant tell whether this is a decent guitar worth restoring or something worthy of the bin. Anniversary" Charvel guitars were made and these were the first Charvels to feature a I've had dozens of them and still have about 10 or so. This guitar is already in the database but Ill update it with your details. My guitar has the Ft. Worth plate and the # is 231509 it has 1 double coil pickup and only a volume knob no tone control it has the original locking system and tremolo. Japanese Charvels with the Kahler 2500 bridge mounted with a very low serial number, say 220000-240000, would have these SMALLER brass bushings and post type like the ones pictured above. Japanese Charvel | The Resource for Charvel Japanese Serial Numbers . There are some exceptions, but generally the logos were white. Btw, mines also a mahogany body version: strangely, in germany ive only seen Surfcasters made of lighter-coloured (bass? I own this two charvel guitars, these are the serial numbers, 346622 and 371557. 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. chrome plating over black versus the originals which have gold plating over black. The headstock was dented and the neck was scarred on its back. However, the serial number on the USA and Custom Shop guitars do not usually indicate the year the guitar was made. Its a fantastic guitar and I would buy another If it wasnt for the great sound I would have returned the guitar for a refund. There is no set rule for how often you should change your strings. Thanks for describing a scheme that, in my naivety, I hadnt thought of. I love the wide neck and the low action, the combo of the lipstick tube and humbucker. If 6-string, describe pickup configuration (2 lipsticks, or bridge humbucker / neck lipstick) Body color? Graham. This would be before they (surfcasters) went over to Jackson right? One of the best made, best finished guitars I have owned. serial = 371337. Thanks for the info. Id post a link to a picture but posts with links dont show up. Four years ago, I purchased Surfcaster 12-string #386525 from the original owner, in very poor condition, disassembled, for $240.00. These Posted by Billy C on Mon, 09/01/2003 - 11:31. How did you find it? 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. Is it a 6-string or a 12-string? As far as I know the 6 digit #'s were used on Japanese imports even though the neck plate says Fort Worth, Texas. or just a link that i can link to? Neck adjustments must be done accurately for proper action, intonation and fretting. Use this site for a pricing guide and source of information on all guitars. hello, im livein Shizuoka JPN I am the original owner of a midnite black Surfcaster (6 string w/trem) Serial # 378361 bought in Berkeley Ca in Sept. 1991. There were no Surfcasters in the first series that were finished in gold sparkle. No modifications. I wish we had the serial number for claptons surf, .our magnificent in-house research department and dating service date your bass guitar.. Unfortunately there are a few people bootlegging this logo and selling the guitar's as REAL Charvel's so be careful. No, it had the Charvel logo on the head stock. bought it for $300. Delete the post unless it provides information other than just a dead link to an old eBay auction? I know of no other sea-foam green Surfie with a serial number lower than yours A 1991 or 1992 manufacture date is probable. Posted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/08/2017 - 01:09. Wont sell it. address on the plates. 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. Three pickup model and pickups say Charvette by Jackson/Charvel. I can't seem to identify mine. The serial number could mean anywhere from 1996 to 1999, but Id be comfortable assuming this was a very early Jackson- probably put together from leftover Charvel parts after the brands collapse, (they were both made at Chushin Gakki factory) and then branded with the Jackson logo. 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. 3853XX. Portland, Oregon. Hi guys, I bought an orange/burst, twin lipstick pickup Surfcaster in the early 1990s: Serial number 377639 in the UK from an ad in a quality music magazine (tho I cannot remember which). The guitar is in very good condition with light pick scratches and a couple of small dings but nothing major. Start by downloading the Charvel Custom Select Order Form and designing your custom build from the options available. I guess Im a heretic too. @Matt- things move pretty slowly on here owing to the fact that its basically one guy managing it out of the goodness of his heart in his free time. Posted by Eli on Sat, 09/28/2002 - 17:34. The last San Dimas Charvel was #5491, built in January of 1986. 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. Serial number 372600, hi, 379 is still within the early tremolo surfs, before the humbucker, which I think are all 380 and above. No (reasonable) doubt thats right, he sent me some photos. A few custom shop Charvel guitars 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. . Need to replace tuning keys without altering the dimensions of the tuning holes, any suggestions? Three pickup model and pickups say Charvette by Jackson/Charvel. Limited Edition Charvel Bulls Eye Reissue guitars. Mine has 013393 for serial number on the back plate. If you have a neck-through-body model, the serial number should be stamped onto the fingerboard at the last fret. both the Charvel logo ("Made in USA" underneath) and the serial number was Graham, I posted earlier this year and see that I forgot to add a few details. similar neck plate but used a 3 digit serial numbering system. Year of Manufacture : 2000. These neck plates were typically black in color (a few chrome ones are known to exist) and de7889c992. It has. I wanna know why its so significant! Don't know what the 4 X's are. ive had one for a couple years after finding it in a pawn shop. Does it have 2 lipsticks or 1 lipstick and 1 humbucker pickup? DZ+6 digits. Ive messaged Charvel but was just redirected to Fender, and I dont expect a reply very soon. Two tuners were missing. They are all I ever use in my band, Don Rown and the Uncommitted.. Post pictures of your Surfcasters, contribute to the serial number database, and offer your own experiences with the Surfcaster. The other serial number is 387569 and, like yours, it was made towards the end of production of the first edition Surfcasters. It is orange (woodgrain) serial no. This week we will be taking a focused look a small number of Kevin Ryan pre-owned acoustic guitars. Its an early Charvel 6 String in this fading green finish with black humbucker and the C-bridge. Lorenzo. The serial numbers used a FOUR digit Search eBay for pricing on Charvel versus Jackson Surfcasters, bearing in mind that some auctions are way over-priced. If 6-string, does it have a tremolo? Chrome colored neck plate having the Charvel logo Under Charvel motif on the headstock it has made in USA . Send in your picture and Ill post it on the site. Seafoam. If this is your first visit, be sure to The bulk of these neck plates (serial numbers 6011 - 6041) were used on the 2002 Limited Edition Charvel Bulls Eye Reissue guitars. Body color Thanhks, Graham. Serial # 278425 It is totally stock with no alterations. (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?) Is that a real surfcaster? I typically update the online downloadable file each year about August. I shall email you some pics thanks for the welcome, Ive just been quietly (its nearly midnight here) been running through the whole of The Byrds Greatest Hits cant put the thing down ! Lastly, theres a General Description pdf that describes the history of the early Surfcasters, materials of construction, colors, etc. 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. serialized era 3D (raised lettering) neck plates, these new plates are thicker and feature I have a Surfcaster that I would like to add to your table of serial numbers and post a photo or two. Just let me know: John at theElemental dot com. Your serial number 378361 puts it closer to September of 1993 rather than September of 1991 so Id be interested if you can confirm your information somehow. 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. The world-famous Charvel USA Custom Shop in Corona, California, offers custom build options. Welcome to the World Headquarters for the CharvelSurfcaster. As you can see the section comes apart and the "block" has a larger square shaped top. BUYERBEWARE!! The guitar came without a case so bought a relatively cheap garden-variety HSC for it locally. Bought new in Munich/Germany for 1,200 Deutschmark in 1992 Any idea if it's just junk knockoff of old and of some value? I have included a few pics too. Not original case (included). Need new mid boost pick up set Probably a good deal although Im not sure what its really worth. Otherwise Davids surf looks stock and authentic though, exactly like mine. neck plates are probably the rarest of all Charvel neck plates. Yours is a later issue, probably with the Jackson logo rather than the Charvel logo, probably not made in Japan. 379004. Ill post his link on the links page. I also had the phase function changed to tone only. 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. Original grey hard case Bought in the UK. Worth, Texas' on the neck plate are actually Japanese imports. Solid Black, 2 lipstick pickups, white logo on headstock, serial # 382XXX, Pearloid pick guard. What color is the Charvel logo on the headstock? They are all I ever use in my band. Ser# 375819 I will take some pictures in a future posting and have a terrific story of my encounter with FatDog at Subway guitars in Berkeley that took place when I took it in for a initial set-up after purchase. You can also download a small pdf that is a matrix of all known Surfcaster variations and the number of each variation Im aware of. Would lime to i will keep in touch ! Heres something perhaps unusual about this guitar: it doesnt have the asymmetrical Gumby headstock that every other Charvel labeled Surfcaster Ive seen has. Are there any updates for the serial number chart above? and both are in excellent condition. Dont know how to add mine to the database, so here are the details: It seems to me that all the early Surfcasters had 2 lipstick pickups. No engraving on black plastic neck plate on headstock. Ive tabulated all this info in a pdf file you can download from the Links page on this site. Charvel production was movedoverseas and all new guitars bearing the Charvel logo Body color = red, front and back the plate. I thought I left a message here yesterday so if I am repeating myself I apologize! Ive got 12 surfcasters reported with that serial prefix in my database, but only one in trans orange. I got my 92 Surfcaster, a Star-glo w/trem for $685 (Serial No. ref; serial number 377608 6. How darest thou defile the sacred Surfcaster? I have a Charvel with a serial number just 10 away from yours. Great info todd, can you send me a picture so I can add it to the database? Somewhere on this continuum lie Charvel USA guitars made in the early '80s in San Dimas, California. Heya heya! Cool site, thanks for the hard work to make it happen. Is the back of the body a mahogany color or is it the same color as the front? Graham I am sending in my details now for my Surf 12-string. Thanks. Charvette. For additional care tips, download the Charvel owner's manual. 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. This neck plate style is far less common than the built in 2004. Im working on finding a tremolo bar and am in contact with the guy referenced above. im looking for a surfcaster and i need your help Does anyone know anything about it? Note most Currently, Charvel does not sell replacement necks. any info would be great. Kevan- Its highly unusual for a trans-red Surfcaster to have a black HS logo- Id love to see pics if youve got them. guitars)returned in 2004 and are currently marketed under the San Dimas Model $700.00 with ohsc. As far as I know the 6 digit #'s were used on Japanese imports even though the neck plate says Fort Worth, Texas. Mahogony body. Now Im putting it back close to stock from when I originally bought it. Yes, mine has a six digit number. ive been trying to figure out the year of my bass and came upon your site its a charvel surfcaster bass serial 379397 i bought it from a pawn shop in surrey BC Canada for 100$ and a cheap samick guitar i carved a skull into (: its still mint and the richest sounding bass ive ever played im wondering if its japanese made or made in india maybe you would know. Only serial number I found was 69.1021 We are wanting to sell it but I don't want to ask to much or to little. Unfortunately I don't know the serial number, but would anyone know what the number to provide us a clue. Posted by K-mac on Mon, 02/11/2019 - 01:03. My model is a CX391. Here is the url: https://picasaweb.google.com/2009NCTA/Surfcaster. But by the time Im done, it will look completely stock and should play as good as new or better. bridge, pickups, etc.). I own 377608. Thanks. So I've done a bit of research, and it seems that the Charvel guitars with 'Ft. Thanks. guitar has a floyd(cant tell if its real or (licensed), and its H/S/S. (note 2). : Yes, mine has a six digit number. Seafoam Green Serial No. . The 1st Digit is the year (DZ912345=American Deluxe, 2009, Corona USA) DZ+7 digits . 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. Yes, silversurfer is exactly right. I have been looking for a japanese-Surfcaster ser.-no. Posted by Jamus on Thu, 08/23/2018 - 02:13. The They are fetching upwards of $900. pseudo shaped Strat headstock shape similar to the Jackson Phil Colleen signature model. P.O. The number one source of guitar and amplifier pricing and information so you can find the price and value of your used guitars and amplifier. 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 . Posted by Thomas on Tue, 01/26/2021 - 22:28. Black 12 string, two Chandler lipstick pickups, standard bridge. are REAL Charvels. Probably a 92. Posted by Katina on Tue, 10/17/2017 - 00:14. The first batch of Surfcasters have a scrolled Charvel signature on a Gumby shaped headtock. I assumed that it was rush made on a Friday evening, just before the workers left for the weekend. Wow: Thats exactly like my number 1. Is the back of the body red or is it mahogany? Serial Numbers 1000000-1099999 are guitars from the Early 2010 period. Hi there I just received a Black Surfcaster here in Seattle from a store in NC, Charlette, I think. Bolt on Charvel import serial numbers are simply sequential with no other meaning. Thanks. Im not aware of any additional information about dimensions or materials of construction other than what is included in this file. 354835. Log of Charvel USA guitars. Thanks for posting your question on our site. "serialized" Charvel era, 1981 to 1986. The paint was peeling, the binding was damaged, and the neck extension was broken off. The neck pick up is at a slant and is single.tree The bridge is at its standard position humbucker both jackson. to have been only used in early 1981. There are many pictures of these on this web site. 84. THe most insightful estimate Ive heard is: Not many.. 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. I bought it for $325.00 in 1997 and it currently resides in Eugene OR. Also, is there an email address I can send all the other details so it can be included on this (serial number) page? 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. The electronics were present, but non-functional. Pretty sure I bought it around 1988-89. Again, welcome aboard and I hope your Surfacster gives you many hours of enjoyment. chart for ages. 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 first effort was to trash all of the spam posted to the various pages. I finally picked up my new surfcaster. Seems like an awfully high number to me, even for a mass produced guitar. I have been looking for one of these for years and couldnt be happier with the one I found. 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