Are you selling? Jap neck through models had the serial number after the last fret on the fretboard. 2000+ American Deluxe Series, Corona USA. Posted by Luke on Fri, 08/24/2018 - 04:42. Serial Number :#003449. Could you maybe add Surfcaster Bass black to the year in the details field? A fine Charvel 1B you have there! Neck adjustments should not be attempted unless you are comfortable doing so. Trans-Orange Bass. Thanks. the last few months of Charvel production, late 1985 - 1986 a "Jackson" not 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. I love me some Surfcaster, and play all mine un-modded- but that by no means puts any restrictions on what you do with yours. Explore some of our latest models. The back of the plate was not finished and typically appears The former had white Charvel logos and the latter had black logos. 354835. Payed 2000 Swiss Francs. Hi Eric, Noticed your surfcaster info on this site March 16th. Some unscrupulous seller may try to pass off an india-made (or a Jackson Starz reissue) as a first-gen surfcaster, but these are usually pretty easy to spot if youve done your homework. Charvel certainly didnt keep any records and Fender never got a book of serial numbers when they acquired Charvel. Posted by Michael s on Fri, 01/28/2022 - 04:05. Absolutely wonderful guitar. Gina, Hi: Heres one for the database: Serial Number 385871. were also written on the neck plate. Posted by Deano on Thu, 09/12/2019 - 13:40. 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. I folks, Im a newbie here and have just bought my first Surfcaster as seen here: Perhaps yours is the transparent Red? Jackson Custom Shop Bolt On No one is really sure that there IS any rhyme or reason to the sequencing of Surfcaster serial numbers. Price: $700 (1997 purchased new) guitars)returned in 2004 and are currently marketed under the San Dimas Model Serial # 278425 Posted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/08/2017 - 01:09. I think that I paid about 400 for it + case (which is seemingly generic). Inconsistent action and obvious string buzz may be indications that a neck is out of adjustment. These neck plates say "Charvel PO Box 245, San Dimas, Ca, 91773". Does the tail piece have a C in it? Each of the 330 entries is accounted for in this matrix. Purchased in 1992. 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? Posted by heather on Sun, 09/03/2017 - 13:18. Hi guys, If you have a neck-through-body model, the serial number should be stamped onto the fingerboard at the last fret. Posted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 19:12. Hes asking $700. One more to add to the database. If for some reason you cant email pictures, please let us know 4 things: 1. I bought mine from a gentleman in Portland Oregon for $1631+taxes/shipping. Body color Picked her up for 650 CAD plus shipping for the record, so not too inflated at all. Mine is currently up for sale to help pay a tax bill, sorry to say. 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. :D, Rob here again heres the new (to me) Surfcaster in action http://youtu.be/VuvObXkjGZY. Please let me know if either of these details is incorrect. Thanks for posting the additional info, Jaime. After a good polish and play im feeling a little sad to be selling it. I have to agree with Graham; sounds like its legit. Used on the 25th Anniversary model which was just wonder where you were located and also whether the guitar is still for sale. Posted by telekev on Sat, 09/18/2004 - 11:27. If you look for a small logo on the neck, and if the neck plate is blank, then it is most likely an extremely old or rare Charvel. 384522 Any ideas on the year? *Single Line Klusons I learned refers to the name stamping style not the in line 12 sting tuners one sometimes sees dont worry no new holes were drilled. Guess its rare bird over here ;-) This is done with strings tuned to pitch. Charvel Guitars. Posted by bls1313666 on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 17:56. which had no markings. 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. How does one go about registering a serial here? Mine is serial number 386027. Seafoam. Anything anyone can tell me would be a help. These chrome colored neck plates have the Charvel In my opinion the introduction of this came about out of urgency. The bridge pickup (Humbucker) has no logo on the front, but a jackson sticker on the back. These plates were phased out when Jackson introduced a new 3D (raised lettering) 6 string electric. ToddR thats what ive got, but sounds like you got a hell of a deal on yours. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thank you for posting details about your Surfcaster. Prior to this the neck manufacture, example serial number 4004, 4th guitar Made in Fort Worth Texas. Minimal fret wear mostly on the first five frets. hi there , I own serial number 377954, bought it in Belgium in 92 but now living with it her in Switzerland ;-). : thanks again! This site has some basic info http://audiozone.dk/index-filer/charvel-japan-import-guitars.php#charvel_japan_1986-1991. Looking forward to hearing from fellow Surfcaster enthusiasts. Im afraid Im not much help. If this space measures more than .020", the truss rod should be tightened in 1/4 turn increments until the space measures within this range. It's made of solid wood I think it's mahogany. Comment viewing options Charvel proudly collaborated with the New Jersey native to bring you the Angel Vivaldi Signature DK24 Nova an axe that packs as much phenomenal force as the man playing it. But Im very curious to know more about the actual factory name for this finish, and how many there are like it. (?!?) My luthier will fabricate a new back plate and may have a push-in tremolo bar that will work well. i love that guitar i call it my red headed girlfriend ! Charvel Surfcaster 6 string C hardtail. It sounds authentic, and the serial number is appropriate. Charvel logo color (black or white) 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. 3789XX). Here is a special one. Hi, my Charvel/Jackson has the backwards headstock with a single/humbucker config. Must have bought it 1992? After that time the plain brass neck plates were once again used until the Posted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/30/2022 - 03:13. My serial number is 925899 on backplate.Does it mean ? The fact that you remember when you bought your guitar new helps date guitars with similar serial numbers. Is there any evidence that it could be a refin? ?two lipstick pickups ,tone boost and tremolo. The other serial number is 387569 and, like yours, it was made towards the end of production of the first edition Surfcasters. All times are GMT-6. antisinglecoil Senior . Posted by Thomas on Tue, 01/26/2021 - 22:28. it was made between 1990 and 1997/98. Posted by Derek Fassino on Thu, 03/18/2004 - 17:35. Worth, Texas' on the neck plate are actually Japanese imports. At the time I bought this guitar I had never heard of the Surfcaster. I have a purple charvel surfcaster std with 3 lipstick pickups with serial number C109113, body basswood. Posted by Koeppel on Fri, 09/27/02 - 20:45:51. i will keep in touch ! Looks really nice and sounds great! Logo color = white Early in 1984 (approximately serial number 3000 and I do a LOT of Bruce Cockburn covers and even do an annual Cockburn tribute for charity. If you email me the exact serial number, I can tell you its pedigree and if it has any issues. Yours is a later issue, probably with the Jackson logo rather than the Charvel logo, probably not made in Japan. Bought in the UK. These plates had gold plating Jackson never tracked serial numbers on any of the import models. Guitars. They are all I ever use in my band. These are identical to the Why is there a reluctance on the part of some Surfcaster owners to divulge complete serial numbers, i.e. Posted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/25/2017 - 20:10. Posted by Katina on Tue, 10/17/2017 - 00:14. I DID MOD ONE OF MINE! If this unit is on your guitar that would positively date it to 1987 or later. 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. logo ("Made in USA" underneath logo), four digit serial number and a San Dimas, Delete the post unless it provides information other than just a dead link to an old eBay auction? Its a Surfcaster Std with the chrome tail piece with the C cutout. But by the time Im done, it will look completely stock and should play as good as new or better. Overall condition is pretty good no scratches or dents aside from two small indentations in the back of the neck. Thanks. Kevan- Its highly unusual for a trans-red Surfcaster to have a black HS logo- Id love to see pics if youve got them. 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. 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. Body color? Had Charvel Jackson not offered a Floyd Rose type system, due to the popularity of this type of bridge peaking in and about 1987, Im sure Jackson and Charvel sales would have suffered DRAMATICALLY. underneath the logo), serial number and the San You can either email them to donrownrocks@yahoo.com or give us a url and well just link to it from the serial number database. If you can send pictures, all the better. : 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. Sorry Im typing on my phone. 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. You can submit you image link in the comment sector so we can add it to the database. Original owner. the plate. The headstock looks like the Jackson Surfcaster headstockits smaller. guitars. The headstock was dented and the neck was scarred on its back. Posted by Jeff on Mon, 12/07/2015 - 18:02. A FOUR digit serial number starting. Wayne Charvel worked at Fender for three years in the early 1970s and started Charvels Guitar Repair in 1974. Hi James: Most Surfs had the white Logo. denoting year of. 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. I own 377718. The 2 I sold over the last year I kept disclosure to 100s, (i.e. )wood so far, even back then when they were still produced and out in the shops. address on the plates. Any thoughts as to date/history etc? As far as I know the 6 digit #'s were used on Japanese imports even though the neck plate says Fort Worth, Texas. looks like the knobs, pickups and pots have all been changed since I last owned this. To locate a service center, please visit our Charvel Authorized Service Center information page. The mint surfs go for a lot of money. Dimas Style 2 (2 hum rear loaded Tele body shape with Strat Head neck), and So-Cal Style 1 Add me to the database: #380128. The first two number digits in the serial number identify the year the guitar was created. 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