There are many pictures of these on this web site. It seems to me that all the early Surfcasters had 2 lipstick pickups. is engraved into the plate. Brass, No Markings. A few custom shop Charvel guitars Is it a 6-string or a 12-string? Charvel production was movedoverseas and all new guitars bearing the Charvel logo used. If 6-string, describe pickup configuration (2 lipsticks, or bridge humbucker / neck lipstick) : I have a six digit charvel with the name plate on the back of the guitar it's a bolt on neck. I'm after a bit of info on my Tele te custom Would love any info you have to offer. I have a Charvel with a serial number just 10 away from yours. Inconsistent action and obvious string buzz may be indications that a neck is out of adjustment. Does the tail piece have a C in it? Yes it is green all over, 6 string, with a silver (?) Notice that I specify the manufacturer as the Chushin Gakki factory, not the Fuji-Yen Gakki factory as commonly believed. CikMick: 2. Plate number 370890 can you give me brief information about that guitar? Black Headstock w/White Charvel Logo Any thoughts as to date/history etc? up), Charvel started to seat neckplates in a plastic cushion. This neck plate style is far less common than the The Ultimate Guideto Choose The Right Guitar Slide, The Ultimate Guide to Choose Guitar Picks. serial number engraved. were also written on the neck plate. There is no set rule for how often you should change your strings. Are thes guitars any good & does anybody know what king of pickups are in them? These logo's Tune in at 4:00pm . I have a Charvel Bass guitar, serial number located on the last blind fret reads "C001962" it has 3 Charvel by Jackson/Charvel pickups. )wood so far, even back then when they were still produced and out in the shops. Is that a real surfcaster? It was really the first nice guitar I ever owned. If for some reason you cant email pictures, please let us know 4 things: 1. Your guitar was most likely made in 1991. I fancied a tangerine or green one .. but this one is super, sorta candy apple colour with binding and plate aged to a cream :) Nice to see people sharing information on these scarce, cult guitars, always remembered them from the 90s when Musical Exchanges in Birmingham had a display stand full of them in cool colours and I was surprised to see a Charvel without a pointy end :). I need two (one of each side) of the long Gotoh vintage tuners that were used on these 12ers. If this is your first visit, be sure to (i.e. 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. Im selling my 1992 orange Surfcaster Serial #374667 on Craigslist. Later serial number plates (serial numbers Im not an expert on the date of manufacture or value of this later series. Serial # 374377 Do not include any spaces in your answer. I've had dozens of them and still have about 10 or so. Please confirm the color, and pics can be sent to john-at-theElemental-dot-com. Usually its a six digit number after the C. This is a white/white guitar, HSS pickups, chrome plate on the bolt-on neck, on which is stamped Charvel by Jackson/Charvel. Theres nothing but the little r next to the logo on the headstock. Its still in excellent condition and played regularly as a refreshing alternative to mainstream models. The pdf file has 330 entries. HI huys.I have a sunburst surfcaster, serial 370956.any idea on year?? The neck plate on mine is plain with a rolled number in the 90xxxx range. Im assuming the Charvel logo is black and that your guitar has a tremolo and roller-nut. Posted by Derek Fassino on Thu, 03/18/2004 - 17:35. Used on the 25th Anniversary model which was which had no markings. In my opinion the introduction of this came about out of urgency. The hardware can be cleaned with a dry rag. 4. I thought I left a message here yesterday so if I am repeating myself I apologize! Great info todd, can you send me a picture so I can add it to the database? serial number etched (engraved). appearance of a smooth, slightly-polished steel neck plate. Under Charvel motif on the headstock it has made in USA . John: Later! Any chance of posting some pictures? The former had white Charvel logos and the latter had black logos. Wayne Charvel worked at Fender for three years in the early 1970s and started Charvels Guitar Repair in 1974. 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. Posted by Koeppel on Fri, 09/27/02 - 20:45:51. 22 fret. Total guitar acclimation in a temperature and humidity controlled environment. For a while, we thought that the 3rd number in was the last digit of the year it was produced (making yours an '86, which makes sense, since that was in the middle of the period when this type of bass was . Ill add it somewhere appropriate here on the site. I am just trying to find out the model # and the year it was made. There were no Surfcasters in the first series that were finished in gold sparkle. The bridge pickup (Humbucker) has no logo on the front, but a jackson sticker on the back. I saw this in the corner and jumped on it! The new line consisted of three. You say the body color is red. Wow, thats unusual. 354835. 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. Guitar Finish High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer (Aged) Pickguard Black/Cream/Black; Truss Rod Cover Black/Cream/Black; . It has. Can you help. gig bag). The original Surfcasters had serial numbers in the range 365XXX through 388XXX and these had colors such as black, red, orange, surf green, etc. But Im very curious to know more about the actual factory name for this finish, and how many there are like it. Just found your website. Its definitely factory. Two different postal addresses were used, P.O. These 5 digit neck plates are very rare and under the logo), a two digit serial number and the words "25th Anniversary". This gorgeous Rickenbacker 340VP 2006 Fireglo was stolen from my storage unit along with 14 other collectible guitars. The only real question I have is about that Duncan Designed humbucker at the bridge- Im assuming its an aftermarket mod because while it is correct for the timeline, the 12-string model has always been equipped with 2 lipsticks. 1 knob and one switch. serialnumber:281185 what model is ot,it has 2 jackson single coils and 1 umnb,a jackson floyd rose licensed tremolo : Yes, mine has a six digit number. Let me know if youre interested. Thanks! The Jackson Surfcaster is not one of the first series of Surfcasters that have serial numbers in the range 335XXX 388XXX. Serial numbers from 70' and 80's era Epiphone guitars made in Japan . If music and guitar has never been part of your interests then this site may change your view and be a music lover. Posted by Rascal on Thu, 03/29/2018 - 05:37. bridge, pickups, etc.). I recently acquired a black 12 string Surfcaster with original case. No cut out for the floyd rose. rjohnstonesorry, I wasn't very clear in my thanks message. Posted by daniel on Sat, 11/20/2004 - 02:12. As far as I know the 6 digit #'s were used on Japanese imports even though the neck plate says Fort Worth, Texas. Any help is golden. To pinpoint the year, scroll down to the . USA Select, Artist Series and Custom Shop guitars feature a variety of finishes, and more information can be found on each individual product page specific to that model. The fact that it looks cool was also a selling point. Would Love to know a little more about the guitar ive sent some photos to me@grahampearson.com. 5. Ill try to forward pictures, but that will have to wait until I get it back. 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. Measure the space with a feeler gauge at the 8th fret. Required fields are marked *. Graham, I posted earlier this year and see that I forgot to add a few details. 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. and the San Dimas, CA address engraved. The bulk of these neck plates (serial numbers 6011 - 6041) were used on the 2002 guitars. Thanks!! I purchased it used from the local paper in 1996 for $400. Log of Charvel USA guitars. This is done with strings tuned to pitch. 6-digit serial number on neck plate (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. Ive got 12 surfcasters reported with that serial prefix in my database, but only one in trans orange. Please send pictures to our sites owner, Don Rown, at donrownrocks@yahoo.com and hell post them so we can all see. The first two number digits in the serial number identify the year the guitar was created. Trans-Orange Bass. Anniversary" Charvel guitars were made and these were the first Charvels to feature a hi there , I own serial number 377954, bought it in Belgium in 92 but now living with it her in Switzerland ;-). For it.can anyone help with this. It definitely does not look the same with the crooked numbers on the neckplate. Body color = red, front and back 36674?). That is awesome, good buy for 170 I'd say. just wonder where you were located and also whether the guitar is still for sale. or just a link that i can link to? This is Z from Italy. I bought it in a pawn shop in 1995. Professional, detailed photos of every single guitar. Early in 1984 (approximately serial number 3000 and Black headstock on right handed guitar turns up and not down. Please keep the Surfcaster dialogue going Id love to hear from other owners! Kevan- Its highly unusual for a trans-red Surfcaster to have a black HS logo- Id love to see pics if youve got them. For me, its the best guitar Ive ever had. 6-string with tremlo Any idea if its just junk knockoff of old and of some value? Black Surfcaster 12-string Each of the 330 entries is accounted for in this matrix. Dimas Style 2 (2 hum rear loaded Tele body shape with Strat Head neck), and So-Cal Style 1 Thanks again for getting in touch and I look forward to hearing from you. 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