Sure. Pretty sure I bought it around 1988-89. Made in Fort Worth Texas. Im still darning a new seat in my jeans. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thank you for posting details about your Surfcaster. . Thanks. I do this from looking at the recent sales of models like yours. Ill post his link on the links page. Hi, Ive just come into possession of this Jackson Surfcaster 12 string. What was the original finish color? Craig. Maple fingerboard and black inlays. Hello, One more to add to the database. I bought it for $325.00 in 1997 and it currently resides in Eugene OR. I have a 90s seafoam green, 2x lipstick, tremolo version. 6 string tremolo, orange, black logo, 2 lipsticks, SN 374584, changed tone pot to 500k. Year of Manufacture : 2000. You heretics are ALL destined for the flames! (production) era, differing only in a FIVE versus FOUR digit numbering system. produced in 2004, these neck plates feature the Charvel logo (no "Made in USA" The original Surfcasters have Charvel on the headstock and typically sell for more than the Jackson Surfcasters. ToddR thats what ive got, but sounds like you got a hell of a deal on yours. JohnO: So far with as much info as youve posted, it seems like a legit Surfy- and if you can nab it for $700ish, youll be getting quite a deal. use the same style neck plate but have "Made in USA" (under the Charvel logo) The last San Dimas Charvel was #5491, built in January of 1986. CA can be found on plates having serial numbers 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a guy who obviously never used it, the guitar is mint original with the exception of the tuners, The originals have been replaced by a set of vintage replacement Single Line Klusons*, a very nice upgrade that gives the head a bit more of a Rickenbacker look. Im less pessimistic than Silver. neck plates are very similar to the neck plates used during the "serialized" 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. 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. Hey, The only company making a Surfcaster copy is GRB, but they call it a tribute and theyre very easily distinguished from Charvel Surfcasters. Posted by Lisa Angelo on Fri, 05/17/2019 - 04:46. To pinpoint the year, scroll down to the . Tremelo. I agree with Graham, it is probably a 93 or 94. 2000+ American Deluxe Series, Corona USA. I wanna know why its so significant! Model Series Charvel guitars. I suspect the pickups and electronics in the 12-string are identical to the 6-string. 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. Anybody know the specs on this guitar like nut width or the direct replacements for the hardware. 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. Posted by Derek Fassino on Thu, 03/18/2004 - 17:35. Many thanks to all our subscribers, But any significant blemish or customization really makes them affordable. 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. This fine tuner set up and the block work together to hold the string, after its been cut, into the bridge. with serial number 6000 and ending with 6050 was Theres a thing i dont know yet: when they switched from Charvel to Jackson, the production remained for a while in Japan, and then moved to India (losing in quality), or the Jackson batch was fully Indian? It will have to go under variations. Serial number is 375132. Send us a pic. 36674?). Obviously you would need more info than this if you weren't sure whether your guitar started life as a 5 or a 6! or just a link that i can link to? I just bought a surf for $550 on craigslist. However, there are a few rare pre-production, VERY SMALL CHARVEL LOGO'S that will also have a blank neckplate that are indeed USA MADE. Do not include any spaces in your answer. For example, a guitar with the serial number ICJ1500001 was made in 2015. Ontario, CA address. 4. Any idea if it's just junk knockoff of old and of some value? I have included a few pics too. To locate a service center, please visit our Charvel Authorized Service Center information page. I love the wide neck and the low action, the combo of the lipstick tube and humbucker. :) I paid 500. Again, please contact me at [email protected] if you have any suggestions for improving this document. 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 . I forget the model number. hello!!! Hi Eric, Noticed your surfcaster info on this site March 16th. Would love any info you have to offer. Four years ago, I purchased Surfcaster 12-string #386525 from the original owner, in very poor condition, disassembled, for $240.00. i will keep in touch ! Heres another one for your database: Posted by dkona1 on Wed, 10/13/2021 - 15:41. 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. is engraved into the plate. Thanks in advance! (Most opinions leaned toward it being a stolen guitar, as that would be the most likely reason to modify the neckplate in such a way) Heres the thread: http://www.jcfonline.com/threads/116841-Hand-stamped-serial-on-an-import. 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. Posted by Mike Pantoja on Mon, 05/04/2020 - 23:55. 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. any info would be great. Heres the pics: http://www.mediafire.com/download/yc6zjiws94bqllp/jackson_surfcaster.zip. Your guitar was most likely made in 1991. Those scans are sweet. guitars)returned in 2004 and are currently marketed under the San Dimas Model Lastly, theres a General Description pdf that describes the history of the early Surfcasters, materials of construction, colors, etc. Used on the 25th Anniversary model which was Add me to the database: #380128. Need new mid boost pick up set and the San Dimas, CA address engraved. Its still in excellent condition and played regularly as a refreshing alternative to mainstream models. Guys, do you have any information for a charvette ? 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. Who and how can I submit info on my Surfcaster? Im assuming it is fitted with a factory tremolo and the Charvel logo on the headstock is painted white. The FIRST Charvel Guitar Serial Number 1001 & Evolution Of The Strat Video! Answer (1 of 5): I would start by looking up a table of serial numbers. If you've ever seen an Original Floyd Rose trem you will quickly be able to tell this difference. A SIX digit serial number system was used with the first two digits , contribute to the serial number database, and offer your own experiences with the Surfcaster. Posted by Blake on Sun, 09/20/2020 - 22:33. 3. However, the serial number on the USA and Custom Shop guitars do not usually indicate the year the guitar was made. WAIT! Serial number is 328577! It seems very clean (almost too clean, not a nick on it) with an original case (Im told, didnt see it). Product Description: The Charvel Desolation DS-1 ST has a single-cutaway mahogany body with a carved top and neck-through-body design. The original Surfcasters had serial numbers in the range 365XXX through 388XXX and these had colors such as black, red, orange, surf green, etc. These were built in the 1991 1995 time frame and have serial numbers in the range 335XXX through 388XXX. In the s, the .. Did Charvel produce six digit serial number guitars? 6-digit serial number on neck plate The Chandler in the bridge position was replaced but Ive already located a replacement, new in box from back in the day. Thanks again for getting in touch and I look forward to hearing from you. Posted by giulio riccelli on Mon, 02/09/2004 - 05:34. 2. All times are GMT-6. I have been looking for one of these for years and couldnt be happier with the one I found. You say the body color is red. Sorry Im typing on my phone. 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. And I have the original tweed guitar case with the Charvel Guitar Logo in front of case. hit me up if youd be willing to help out thanks!! hello, im livein Shizuoka JPN 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 neck plates were used very briefly in 2004 Here is a link to photos of my Surfcaster, as well as the Yahoo Japan auction of another one like it. I have a red 12-string but I string it and play it as a 6-string. its a six string two pick ups with tremolo Thanks. As far as I know the 6 digit #'s were used on Japanese imports even though the neck plate says Fort Worth, Texas. The Links page on this site has a link to a downloadable pdf file describing the features of every Surfcaster variation. Eastwood makes many great retro style guitars and I would love to see them bring back the Surfcaster. Its clearly marked Charvel Surfcaster. Anyway the numbers are 0801747. 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. There are some exceptions, but generally the logos were white. A great many variables are involved in assessing the value of used and vintage instruments-such as condition, rarity, desirability, etc.-and the effects of such conditions on the value of an instrument are best determined by a dealer who specializes in the sale of used and vintage instruments. Mine is currently up for sale to help pay a tax bill, sorry to say. Thanks a lot for the infos cheers! Posted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 19:12. I've had dozens of them and still have about 10 or so. This neck plate style can be found on custom shop I got also a six digit serial in my Charvel 371466 For the bolt on model series the serial numbers are useless for dating or identifying the model. Could you please send us a link to your guitar image so that we can add it to the database? serial number engraved. Welcome aboard and thanks for sharing details of your new acquisition. 6 string red quilted top. The number on the back says 362220. Posted by Michael Raymond LloydGTYAH on Sun, 01/23/2022 - 00:19. Any expert advise? Posted by darnell austria on Wed, 11/27/2002 - 17:34. 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. Its definitely factory. Select your preferred way to display the comments and click "Save settings" to activate your changes. Id post a link to a picture but posts with links dont show up. Don't know what the 4 X's are. One of two types of neck plates used by Charvel 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. Unfortunately there are a few people bootlegging this logo and selling the guitar's as REAL Charvel's so be careful. Its less common to see the white Charvel logo on the quilt top Orange color, but its quite common to see the black logo on the Trans Red finish. 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. You can either post the above details here or email me the details to [email protected] It must be some other neckplate. http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/msg/4785171893.html. Posted by Ernesto on Fri, 03/05/2021 - 01:03. The Jackson Surfcaster is not one of the first series of Surfcasters that have serial numbers in the range 335XXX 388XXX. : Yes, mine has a six digit number. 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. Just found your website. Thanks. : I have a six digit charvel with the name plate on the back of the guitar it's a bolt on neck. Was purchased in Baltimore about 20 years ago and will be making its way to a new home soon if all goes well. was shutting down at this time) or if Jackson guitars increase in popularity, thanks to From the serial number, we can tell that your guitar is one of the original-run Surfcasters with the single shark-fin sound-hole and the shark-fin inlays. (2 hum, front loaded Strat body shape with Strat Head neck with pickguard). No modifications. Posted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/08/2017 - 01:09. Posted by telekev on Sat, 09/18/2004 - 11:27. I have the single lipstick in the neck and humbucker in bridge no tremolo. P.O. About G&L. Born from his CLF Research company founded in 1966, Clarence Leo Fender began the final chapter of his legendary career when he launched the G&L brand and instruments in 1980. I have a Charvel with a serial #312130. It has the lipstick tube p/u in the neck+ Jackson humbucker p/u in the bridge. I own this two charvel guitars, these are the serial numbers, 346622 and 371557. I have a Charvel Surfcaster Seafoam Green, 2 lipstick pick ups, 370471 for your records. In fact, the neck plate used on these guitars is the I just spoke with Eric. Currently in the process of picking up a 96 Jackson SC1 if anyone can help with info on that too. Absolutely correct description SignoftheDragon I see i used the term sunburst in my initial mail so apologies for not using accurate descriptors. JTal Guitars MODEL 0026 - "Magnificent Mayhem" Body: Original Charvel 475 Deluxe / Metallic Black Finish - Original (produced from 89-91 by Charvel) - Scratches here and there, specifically on the back - however major chips and dings were repaired to as close to the original finish a possible.NOTE: Charvel Neck Plate Serial Number 344675 Neck: Charvel 475 Deluxe Maple neck, Rosewood Fretboard . Which is weird. I hope your guitar brings you as many hours of pleasure as mine does. were also written on the neck plate. 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. These are not real Jacksons! Is it a 6-string or a 12-string? Jap neck through models had the serial number after the last fret on the fretboard. Howie: Have plenty of pics. I love it. it was made between 1990 and 1997/98. Finish: Ebony. Pickups: 3 (5-way switch, vol, tone) . Note most of these plates had the Ontario, CA address lettering painted black NOT gold. So how about if we post ALL last known prices, no matter how low? 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. Can you send me a picture of your guitar? Thats a classic surf by the way. To me it's worth thousands. Here is one for Jackson: Jackson Guitar Company & Serial Numbers Guitars built by Rhoads and Jackson will have serial numbers from 1001 to 5491. A pair of Jackson high-output humbucking pickups with ceramic magnets cranks out clear tone with plenty of girth, and 1981. For me, its the best guitar Ive ever had. I own 377608. I recently acquired a black 12 string Surfcaster with original case. $550, shipment excepted. This style of neck plate is found on pre-serialized (prepro) There are many great oils made just for fingerboards, and more information is available at your local dealer. It has since undergone a slow, but complete restoration. 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. denoting year of. Serial numbers for the Charvel basses of this era are very difficult to decipher. 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