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. Lines and paragraphs break automatically. Heres the pics: http://www.mediafire.com/download/yc6zjiws94bqllp/jackson_surfcaster.zip. ("Made in USA". Currently resides in Utah, USA, hi Graham, denoting year of. next page. www.usacharvels.com: Your resource for vintage San Dimas Charvel guitars! My luthier will fabricate a new back plate and may have a push-in tremolo bar that will work well. Black headstock on right handed guitar turns up and not down. I hope your guitar brings you as many hours of pleasure as mine does. I assumed it was original. The first two number digits in the serial number identify the year the guitar was created. "Made in USA" after the "N" in Jackson. Used on the 25th Anniversary model which was : My Charvel/ Jackson has six digits 239578. But a Surfcaster would be difficult to knock off and the market isnt that big so the chop shops arent going to be interested. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10HW3iPrDNwR6At18jZiB551y7zLZeakI. 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. Charvel Consumer Relations can also be contacted at consumerrelations@charvel.com for additional assistance. It is totally stock with no alterations. I inherited my brothers surfcaster which was bought in 1995 in a german music store. Mahogony body. To keep your new Charvel in top condition, apply guitar polish to a fresh, soft cloth and wipe down the body, neck and headstock after every use. Can you send me pics silversurfer so I can add yours to the database? plates. I dont think the Indian Jacksons came with that, did they? Later serial number plates (serial numbers Havent played it for a while but seing this site has inspired me to get it out more. This Collings I-35 LC Faded Cherry is an earth shaker. I wished i would know which year for sure The DMV finish color fits that timeline, as it was only available toward the end of Charvels Surfcaster run. Serial number 372600, hi, Note that the EVH hand striped and personally played guitars have a very Ill add it to the links tab right away. The bulk of these neck plates (serial numbers 6011 - 6041) were used on the 2002 Limited Edition Charvel Bulls Eye Reissue guitars. I own 377608. 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. $1,250. Is the back of the body red or is it mahogany? I assumed that it was rush made on a Friday evening, just before the workers left for the weekend. I have about 150 entries in the spreadsheet and it confirms an approximate correlation between serial numbers and dates-of-manufacture, so perhaps the barrel was not very big after all. Manufactured in the Japanese Chu Shin Gakki factory, charvel model 1, charvel model 2, charvel model 3, charvel model 3a, charvel model 4, charvel model 5, charvel model 6, charvel model 7, model 8, neckplate Charvel Jackson P.O. Is the Charvel logo on the peghead white or black? up), Charvel started to seat neckplates in a plastic cushion. Please contact me at me@grahampearson.com if you wish to provide any updates to this table. No cut out for the floyd rose. Box 2344 Fort Worth, TX 76113. CikMick: Charvel certainly didnt keep any records and Fender never got a book of serial numbers when they acquired Charvel. Well post it to the database. I wonder how its possible that the serial numbers are so far apart? 6. Posted by Spa Guitar Tech on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 18:51. It has two lipstick pickups and the serial number is 369361. Thanks for contributing to this site and please keep in touch. (I did remove that .. my only mod, lol ;), I can add another here. I own 377718. Posted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/17/2020 - 01:23. Heya heya! Here is a special one. What else would you like to know for your serial number list? Portland, Oregon. Our highly-paid multi-talented web designer can then post these pics so we can all drool and slobber over your axe. Basically, the Surfcaster Std. Having a glance in this beautiful site im guessing its possibly 92-94, is it right? , my favorite and main guitar. Lor, Thank you Graham, very useful hints. built in 2004. In fact, the neck plate used on these guitars is the Pickguard was badly and unevenly yellowed. Sweetwater's 55-Point Guitar Inspection. Hi charvelsurfcaster Here is the url: https://picasaweb.google.com/2009NCTA/Surfcaster. The serial number of an acoustic guitar may be on the back or on the label in the sound hole. Posted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/25/2017 - 20:10. We advise you to send your Charvel guitars to a Charvel Authorized Service Center for your repairs. These plates were phased out when Jackson introduced a new 3D (raised lettering) Wow: Thats exactly like my number 1. Does it sound like an original? To me, this is almost as good as having an insurance policy, except its free! 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. Could newer information be added to the .xls template here? ?two lipstick pickups ,tone boost and tremolo. Wherever the date of purchase is known, I also include this with the serial number. Gina, Hi: Heres one for the database: Serial Number 385871. It will have to go under variations. Moderately interesting story I recently re-acquired my 95 Surfcaster (Sea Foam, Hard tail, lipstick/humbuck). How does one go about registering a serial here? 4. Posted by telekev on Sat, 09/18/2004 - 11:27. I brought up non-permanent mods once and people acted like I was defacing the Mona Lisa. Are you selling? -Rick matt86 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 12 Tweet #4 04-27-2009, 10:58 AM Thanks! im trying to put my Surfcaster back to stock and want a look inside to see what everything should look like. 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 . Maybe this was some kind of freaky experiment by Jackson in the Charvel factory!! (note 2). The JT-6 trem is NOT an "Original Floyd Rose". Graham I am sending in my details now for my Surf 12-string. 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. Here is a link to photos of my Surfcaster, as well as the Yahoo Japan auction of another one like it. Body color = red, front and back Made in Fort Worth Texas. Picked her up for 650 CAD plus shipping for the record, so not too inflated at all. Posted by Lisa Angelo on Fri, 05/17/2019 - 04:46. 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? The top is a subtle but beautiful tiger flame which doesnt photograph at all easily ! Toby, Kevan B- Welcome to the fold, brethren! 1981. Please give us more details about your 2 Surfcasters. In short, they make Jackson Guitars in the United States, Japan, Mexico, Indonesia, and China. hello!!! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. If 6-string, does it have a tremolo? It has a mahogany body. They have 10 days left and are 75% done with their funding. Im afraid Im not much help. 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. The Traditional model guitars BUYERBEWARE!! Maybe some other subscriber to this site has more information about your Surfcaster? 215 San Dimas. It looks like you bought it on eBay from gravitymusic. manufacture, example serial number 4004, 4th guitar I can't seem to identify mine. 6-digit serial number on neck plate KevanB- My bad! Posted by Thomas on Tue, 01/26/2021 - 22:28. Sounds like he got an incredible bargain, but thats the point: Everyone has this impression that original Surfcasters are super expensive, but the truth is, most of the prices on eBay are super inflated (they rarely sell) and from the looks of this chart, some people are paying a LOT for their Surfcasters. 6 string electric. 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. Any help is golden. It is important to note that these neck plates look Why is there a reluctance on the part of some Surfcaster owners to divulge complete serial numbers, i.e. 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. No engraving on black plastic neck plate on headstock. Include pics of the front and back of the body, the front of the peghead, and the neckplate with its serial number. 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. I have been looking for a japanese-Surfcaster ser.-no. Don't know what the 4 X's are. Its built like a tank!! 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. It has the lipstick tube p/u in the neck+ Jackson humbucker p/u in the bridge. 386345. Posted by Fos on Thu, 04/23/2020 - 13:00. Yours is a later issue, probably with the Jackson logo rather than the Charvel logo, probably not made in Japan. Which model Yamaha guitar is best for beginners? It would be nice to get an overall average. 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. Believe it to be a 91(?). neck plates are very similar to the neck plates used during the "serialized" 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. Im not aware of any additional information about dimensions or materials of construction other than what is included in this file. Guitar Finish High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer (Aged) Pickguard Black/Cream/Black; Truss Rod Cover Black/Cream/Black; . Note most of these plates had the Ontario, CA address lettering painted black NOT gold. I didnt see an email for Surfcaster (?). It was part of a huge collection (200+) of guitars left to somebody in a will. Can you send me a picture of your guitar? Tune in at 4:00pm . Current Location: Kansas City, MO Thanks to everyone who has posted details of their Surfcaster. Currently, Im still learning the intricacies of WordPress. For information and assistance in purchasing parts outside of the United States, please contact the Charvel distributor in your country or region. 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. Posted by MarkAnthony on Fri, 01/18/2019 - 17:20. 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. You say the body color is red. Charvels made at Jackson in the mid to late 1990's, in addition to being found on the mid This style neck plate was used Japanese Import Charvel Models charvel japan and charvel japanese serial numbers start at 220000. The color of the Charvel logo on the peghead A FOUR digit serial number starting. Price: $700 (1997 purchased new) Does anyone know when Charvel changed the headstock shape? 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. You can either post the above details here or email me the details to me@grahampearson.com I've had a look around but don't think anyone has answered this exact question (hopefully! does mine get added in this serial no. Posted by K-mac on Mon, 02/11/2019 - 01:03. 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. It has been repainted including the headstock. and a 5-way selector switch. I wonder if anyone can help me I have recently bought a surfcaster from a second-hand shop. The serial number is 370752. Similar to the original Solid Black, 2 lipstick pickups, white logo on headstock, serial # 382XXX, Pearloid pick guard. USA" underneath), serial number and San Dimas, CA address in raised lettering. You just made my day! Posted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 19:12. This site is dedicated to all things Charvel Surfcaster, my favorite and main guitar. The FIRST Charvel Guitar Serial Number 1001 & Evolution Of The Strat Video! The new line consisted of three. It will be making its debut at this years tribute show at Egans Ballard Jamhouse June 22, 2013. on the normal production EVH ART Series Charvel 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. Send me a picture and Ill tell you the exact year. You like to know for your repairs many hours of pleasure as mine.... 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