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. Well let them fill them in if they like, when they find their way here. 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. That make the JT-6 trem a licenced Floyd Rose Trem. Here is the url: https://picasaweb.google.com/2009NCTA/Surfcaster. i love that guitar i call it my red headed girlfriend ! Any idea if it's just junk knockoff of old and of some value? bridge, pickups, etc.). Again, welcome aboard and I hope your Surfacster gives you many hours of enjoyment. address on the plates. Posted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/08/2017 - 01:09. Hi guys, Surf Green Regards, Thanks in advance! Do not include any spaces in your answer. Wont sell it. Calling back to a San Dimas model that made him fall in love with Charvel as a teen, the Slipknot shredder puts his name on a sleek new version expertly designed to create super-heavy sound. Graham. 4. Could you maybe add Surfcaster Bass black to the year in the details field? Posted by Rascal on Thu, 03/29/2018 - 05:37. Im afraid Im not much help. Im selling my 1992 orange Surfcaster Serial #374667 on Craigslist. over a black. Please consult a qualified repair specialist if you do not know how to properly adjust the neck. Dimas address engraved on them. one if only I could find one!! i havent seen any pictures of one exactly like mine, so kinda wanted to make sure it was authentic. under the logo), a two digit serial number and the words "25th Anniversary". Havent played it for a while but seing this site has inspired me to get it out more. 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. It has no tremolo and the color is kind of candy red. 6-string or 12-string? 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. I am not sure if the Jackson Loving having something different from the norm. 6. simply engraved. denoting year of. CikMick: Graham. Note most of these plates had the Ontario, CA address lettering painted black NOT gold. Still own it no plans to get rid of it. Would Love to know a little more about the guitar ive sent some photos to me@grahampearson.com. The type of backplate is another indicator of the age of the guitar. its a six string two pick ups with tremolo Notice that I specify the manufacturer as the Chushin Gakki factory, not the Fuji-Yen Gakki factory as commonly believed. According to my notes, your guitar has a 1-5/8 phenolic nut and Gotoh Kluson style tuners with enclosed machines. Posted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/30/2022 - 03:13. serial number etched (engraved). The fact that you remember when you bought your guitar new helps date guitars with similar serial numbers. I use mine as a 6-string and it sounds really good. Only serial number I found was 69.1021 I brought up non-permanent mods once and people acted like I was defacing the Mona Lisa. That is awesome, good buy for 170 I'd say. As far as I know the 6 digit #'s were used on Japanese imports even though the neck plate says Fort Worth, Texas. pseudo shaped Strat headstock shape similar to the Jackson Phil Colleen signature model. Hi, my Charvel/Jackson has the backwards headstock with a single/humbucker config. If you have a Ft.Worth Texas neckplate, or you have a neckplate that simply says Jackson / Charvel, you do NOT have a USA MADE guitar. Posted by telekev on Sat, 09/18/2004 - 11:27. Serial #377593, Serial #384631 plates were introduced in 2005 and have the. If it doesnt reach its goal they wont produce it. It is orange (woodgrain) serial no. Its definitely factory. This neck plate is found on all Charvels manufactured during the Is it Jap? The guitar came without a case so bought a relatively cheap garden-variety HSC for it locally. the early (serial numbers) neck plates were made using a weaker metal alloy and as a 354835. Country of Origin: Korea. Note that the EVH hand striped and personally played guitars have a very please information need 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. I promise these guys are awesome. brass neck plates and appear. i have a red surfcaster that i love by the way!! Our highly-paid multi-talented web designer can then post these pics so we can all drool and slobber over your axe. Again, please contact me at me@grahampearson.com if you have any suggestions for improving this document. Im assuming its a 6-string with white Charvel logo, with a tremolo and the back of the body is sea-foam green just like the front. . Has your Surfcaster been modified in any way? Not original case (included). Im assuming it is fitted with a factory tremolo and the Charvel logo on the headstock is painted white. Is this possible? 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. What happened next is still to come. It seems theres not an exact correlation. In my opinion the introduction of this came about out of urgency. Thanks for posting details of your 12-string black Surfcaster. CikMick: 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. . If there is no measured space between the fret and string, the truss rod should be loosened (counterclockwise) in 1/4 turn increments. 379004. They used Charvel licenses Gotoh tuners. The routing looks so perfect, like factory, but did they ever make such a beast? Any chance of posting some pictures? But there are good deals to be had I got my 94 Surfcaster HT, Sea Foam Green for a $725.00, with orig. How darest thou defile the sacred Surfcaster? One of two types of neck plates used by Charvel Thanks for replying Graham with the information you have on my 12 string surf caster, really useful. This would be before they (surfcasters) went over to Jackson right? Do you guys have any ideas? Posted by Scott on Sun, 09/29/2002 - 20:48. ), 2020 JCF online - A Jackson Guitars and Charvel Guitars Community. Hi James: Most Surfs had the white Logo. 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. Used on the 25th Anniversary model which was Just found your website. Although instruments may not be ordered directly from the Charvel Custom Shop, we have established a network of Charvel Authorized Custom Shop Dealers who will give you personalized service on product pricing, options and availability information for Custom Shop instruments. Apart from helping new Caster owners date their guitars, the real advantage of posting the complete serial number on this site is to help trace the guitar if it is ever stolen. Hi charvelsurfcaster Is it Jap? mine is a te custom w/ 378561 6-string or 12-string? on the normal production EVH ART Series Charvel is engraved into the plate. Professional, detailed photos of every single guitar. Let me know how to get you photos for your site. Welcome to the forum. If a 6-string, does it have a tremolo or a C tailpiece? What years were Jackson Guitars made in Japan? Brass, No Markings. The 5 digit Three pickup model and pickups say Charvette by Jackson/Charvel. The JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS32 DKA has a poplar or nato (Natural Oil only) body with arched top, bolt-on maple speed neck with graphite reinforcement and a 12"-16" compound radius rosewood fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets and pearloid sharkfin inlays. ToddR thats what ive got, but sounds like you got a hell of a deal on yours. 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. I got my 92 Surfcaster, a Star-glo w/trem for $685 (Serial No. base and featured the Charvel (logo) and address (P.O. So how about if we post ALL last known prices, no matter how low? Hi there I just received a Black Surfcaster here in Seattle from a store in NC, Charlette, I think. 1 knob and one switch. Born from a love of high-speed playing, the sleekly contoured So-Cal is as comfortable to play as your favorite overstuffed armchair. It seems to me that all the early Surfcasters had 2 lipstick pickups. Bought it in late 1994 (2nd hand already; the previous owner mustve made a bad buy for whatever reason the bass sounds marvellous). 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 . the logo) and the. 384522 Any ideas on the year? Unfortunately I don't know the serial number, but would anyone know what the number to provide us a clue. This only works for the early guitar logo shape Charvels. What year was it made or something about the build. serialized era 3D (raised lettering) neck plates, these new plates are thicker and feature The electronics were present, but non-functional. Year/Make /Model of my Charvel 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 :). and how much is it worth!!! Posted by Dago on Fri, 09/11/2020 - 00:55. 2. I misread the mention of the sunburst finish in your first post. Can anyone help me get any info about the model of my Charvel serial # 295371 and its worth. Can anyone help with the sequence meaning??? I have a Charvel Guitar Red that was given to my son and the only thing that I know is that it use to hang on the wall at a Sticky Fingers restaurant in Savannah Ga but I can't remember whose picture it hung beside. 6-string with tremlo Each model was The catalog page with three Surfcasters on it. raw and generally quite oxidized. I wonder how its possible that the serial numbers are so far apart? same as those found on regular production Charvel guitars and have the Charvel logo ordered at the same time as the Bulls Eye RI's also have this style neck plate. Posted by Mike Pantoja on Mon, 05/04/2020 - 23:55. Box 245 San Dimas, CA 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 . What should I do? Toby, Kevan B- Welcome to the fold, brethren! #2 - Jackson did some wierd experiments in the mid 90s that resulted in quite a few unique models. Green Quilt, Humbucker from Jackson, one lipstick, with C-Tail. Noting how few NAMM Charvels were made for the 2004 shows, these Keep up the good work. appear to have been used only intermittently for a month or two commencing around April, Having a glance in this beautiful site im guessing its possibly 92-94, is it right? You just made my day! The thought was that someone could report your instrument as stolen from them, provide the police with the serial number of an instrument they never owned, complete with pictures. Posted by K-mac on Mon, 02/11/2019 - 01:03. This site has some basic info http://audiozone.dk/index-filer/charvel-japan-import-guitars.php#charvel_japan_1986-1991. Also, heres a URL for a scan of the 92 Charvel-Jackson catalog, including pages for the Surfcaster. Black headstock on right handed guitar turns up and not down. Go to http://www.fretsonthenet.com for the trem arm you need. Id be interested in a peek under the pickguard next time youre re-stringing, just to see if the purple paint is in the pickup cavity or not. Please confirm the color, and pics can be sent to john-at-theElemental-dot-com. glad to see somebodys made a site for these guitars. 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. as seen on the Variations page, 94 catalog picture. Few month ago, Ive got Surfcaster#367186. 2. Hey John O: As far as I know the 6 digit #'s were used on Japanese imports even though the neck plate says Fort Worth, Texas. CA address etched (engraved) into them. The serial number of an acoustic guitar may be on the back or on the label in the sound hole. For additional care tips, download the Charvel owner's manual. I have 346553.I feel it is Ontario Yeah Mines a six digit chravel. The guitars serial number also may give you a clue to its value. serial = 371337. More like a traditional Cherry Sunburst finish (Red to Yellow fade). By 1987 Mr. Floyd Rose licenced to other companies the ability to manufacture "copies or bridges similiar to " his Patented tremolo system. They are all I ever use in my band. 215 San Dimas. Picked her up for 650 CAD plus shipping for the record, so not too inflated at all. Start by downloading the Charvel Custom Select Order Form and designing your custom build from the options available. It must be some other neckplate. Great guitar though! the edges of these neck plates. S.n. Its not all original (duncan pickups, grover tuners) and a little beat up, but there are definitely bargains to be had out there with a little patience. By searching any provided Model Number online, you can obtain details and specifications on the product. If you have what I think you do, it is probably a pretty valuable American made Charvel. If a 6-string, does it have 2 lipstick pickups or 1 lipstick and 1 humbucker? If you ever get tired of playing it as a 12-string, the 6-string option works really well. )wood so far, even back then when they were still produced and out in the shops. HI huys.I have a sunburst surfcaster, serial 370956.any idea on year?? Graham I do have my sales receipt from Guitar Center showing the serial number as I stated dated 9/6/1991. 3853XX. It has now been restored to its original glory with a sunburst front and black back and sides, and is undergoing assembly. 6-digit serial number on neck plate 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. Made in Fort Worth Texas. Taken some photos already but not sure how to add them here. Bolt on neck with a Tele headstock 2000+ American Deluxe Series, Corona USA. Prior to this the neck next page. From what I can gather, they were made in the mid 1990s and probably made in Japan, which means the build quality is probably pretty decent, but the design doesnt really lend itself to a good sounding acoustic guitar, hence, the lack of demand and lower value. Dont know how to add mine to the database, so here are the details: Posted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/11/2021 - 06:23. These logo's One problem: when playing muted the volume fades out after awhile, because my right hand slightly touches it all the time, I figure narrowing it down to 10s would be close enough for dating purposes, while keeping enough anonymity for safetys sake. neck plates with San Dimas, CA address introduced in June 2008 on the U.S.A. Production Its seems I've stumbled across a pretty early guitar. Product Description: The Charvel Desolation DS-1 ST has a single-cutaway mahogany body with a carved top and neck-through-body design. 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. 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. . Basically, the Surfcaster Std. Anniversary" Charvel guitars were made and these were the first Charvels to feature a Ive had dozens of them and still have about 10 or so. That neck plate looks quite different to mine. Thanks This type of neckplate is found only on the oldest Charvels or pre-serialized Charvels. We imagine a large barrel of neck plates with serial numbers in the factory and employees selecting one at random each time they needed one. Charvels made at Jackson in the mid to late 1990's, in addition to being found on the mid 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. I was wondering the same thing. 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. Is is a real one? Required fields are marked *. Thanks. I will never part with either guitar. At the time I bought this guitar I had never heard of the Surfcaster. Total guitar acclimation in a temperature and humidity controlled environment. You say the body color is red. Japanese Import Charvel Models charvel japan and charvel japanese serial numbers start at 220000. There has been some discussion on this site about the correlation between serial numbers and date of manufacture. Thanks. Color of Charvel logo? There are two raised points nipples for want of a better description which have not been smoothed down these actually push through the final surface varnish in front of the bridge and there is a really crude but tiny right angled cut hacked through the scratch plate next to one of the nipples. SN#376078. I love this guitar. screw holes. The number on the back says 362220. Im pretty sure it is MIJ. The guitar looks like it had taken a bit of a beating over the years. Guitar matches Bruce Cockburns two exactly black body, white logo on headstock, two lipsticks, tremolo bridge, purchased for $800US. used. . It is blonde, with grey pearlod pickguard. Charvel Consumer Relations can also be contacted at consumerrelations@charvel.com for additional assistance. Here is a link to photos of my Surfcaster, as well as the Yahoo Japan auction of another one like it. Im selling a Surfcaster bass in black. Later serial number plates (serial numbers I need two (one of each side) of the long Gotoh vintage tuners that were used on these 12ers. i.e. Four years ago, I purchased Surfcaster 12-string #386525 from the original owner, in very poor condition, disassembled, for $240.00. similar to the neck plates found. Contact me if intrested killerwigs@gmail.com Thanks. Made to enhance the ferocity of the formidable metalcore guitarist, this So-Cal is supercharged with a multi-voice Fishman Fluence Modern PRF-MHB-AB1 alnico bridge pickup for tones ranging from full and boosted to crisp, clean and fluid. If youre a proud owner of one of these great instruments and your details are not included in the first pdf file, please post the details here. Yes, silversurfer is exactly right. Would love any info you have to offer. Yenshan The Charvel Surfcaster acoustic electrics seem to usually run in the $300-400 range. Your black one is the slightly lower-priced 325 SL, which I would probably value at $300-350 if it was in great shape. Absolutely correct description SignoftheDragon I see i used the term sunburst in my initial mail so apologies for not using accurate descriptors. :) I paid 500. Post pictures of your Surfcasters, contribute to the serial number database, and offer your own experiences with the Surfcaster. Awesome. 1986 Japan made Charvel model 6 should also have kahler tremolo system with brass rollers, most likely one active humbucker (9volt battery installed from the back plate) and two single coil pick ups with jackson covers, three knobs and three toggle on/off switches, sharkfin style fret markers. Also, is there an email address I can send all the other details so it can be included on this (serial number) page? Serial number is 328577! Hope this helps. rectangular area located between the "Charvel" logo and the address. Mines over 20 yrs old, bolt on neck, fire crackle finish, Posted by Billy C on Mon, 09/01/2003 - 11:31. :D, Rob here again heres the new (to me) Surfcaster in action http://youtu.be/VuvObXkjGZY. Is this site still active other than this comments section? To locate a service center, please visit our Charvel Authorized Service Center information page. In addition to the serial number, the Charvel logo and the San Dimas address I bought mine from a gentleman in Portland Oregon for $1631+taxes/shipping. If the serial number has an additional D in front of the Z=DZ1, then the guitar is a US Deluxe Series Model. I also have two basses that are in the shop right now. 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. I purchased it used from the local paper in 1996 for $400. The back of the plate was not finished and typically appears Williams began playing guitar at age 13, when his parents-assuming it was only a phase-got him an inexpensive Squier beginner . Born on west coast soil, the USA DK24 is meticulously built by the Charvel team at the Custom Shop in Corona, California, so nothing about this high-performance axe is overlooked. he didnt know what he had. SS: This is done with strings tuned to pitch. Posted by OlivierD on Mon, 04/15/2019 - 20:54. I have a Charvel Bass guitar, serial number located on the last blind fret reads "C001962" it has 3 Charvel by Jackson/Charvel pickups. A pair of Jackson high-output humbucking pickups with ceramic magnets cranks out clear tone with plenty of girth, and Welcome to the World Headquarters for the CharvelSurfcaster. Guitar Discussion Forum Archive - September, 2002, The Best Acoustic Guitars Under $300 - Gearank Rated, Allowed HTML tags:

1. . Examine your guitar to find its serial number. It has serial 009319 and says Charvette by Charvelle. Ive tabulated all this info in a pdf file you can download from the Links page on this site. The one I have looks exactly like the blue one on the right. I own this two charvel guitars, these are the serial numbers, 346622 and 371557. Mine is serial number 386027. How to Choose the Right Guitar String Gauges? Guitars. There are several discussion on this site about the correlation of serial numbers and dates-of-manufacture of Surfcasters. My guitar is C600050, which is why I asked originally. Bought my 91 Surfcaster brand new in a music shop in San Diego, CA in 1992. My luthier will fabricate a new back plate and may have a push-in tremolo bar that will work well. It seems very clean (almost too clean, not a nick on it) with an original case (Im told, didnt see it). Serial # 278425 The JT-6 trem is NOT an "Original Floyd Rose". It will have to go under variations. guitars. For it.can anyone help with this. For information and assistance in purchasing parts outside of the United States, please contact the Charvel distributor in your country or region. identify charvel model | charvel guitar models | charvel serial numbers | charvel japan model | charvel serial number lookup Model 1 1986 Vintage Tremolo H Basswood Maple 22 1V Model 1A 1986 Vintage Tremolo SSS Basswood Maple 22 1V, 2T 5W Pickguard Model 2 1986 Kahler Fulcrum Tremolo H Basswood Maple/RW 22 1V Model 3 1986 It has. Two different postal addresses were used, P.O. Include pics of the front and back of the body, the front of the peghead, and the neckplate with its serial number. Thanks, Hi there, The paint job would seem to be the Dark Metallic Violet finish like the one on the Variations page. Thomas, Zurich, Switzerland. After seeing the ad in Guitar Player I made a couple trips to Guitar Center to check the guitar out (It was love at first sight). Posted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/25/2017 - 20:10. looks like the knobs, pickups and pots have all been changed since I last owned this. (?!?) So-Cal Style 1. It says SFC-HT 3-2 in the neck pocket. Im assuming the Charvel logo is black and that your guitar has a tremolo and roller-nut. Please add my serial # and details to your registry. (production) era, differing only in a FIVE versus FOUR digit numbering system. So I've recently run into a few Charvel guitars lately and I absolutely love them! To me it's worth thousands. were also written on the neck plate. Anyway the numbers are 0801747. In the s, the .. Did Charvel produce six digit serial number guitars? 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. Minimal fret wear mostly on the first five frets. Pearl Pick Guard to have been only used in early 1981. Toby- That Jackson 12er brings up many questions for me- Ive never seen a 12 with a factory installed humbucker, and what is that gorgeous purple/black finish? These Heres another one for your database: I disclosed the fact that I string my 12-string as a 6-string and SignOfTheDragon chewed my tail. loaded Strat body shape with Strat Head neck), San Currently, Charvel does not sell replacement necks. ("Made in USA" underneath logo), EVH logo, words "ART Series" and the Thanks, BC. 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. . Trans-Orange Bass. "serialized" Charvel era, 1981 to 1986. I've had dozens of them and still have about 10 or so. These guitars were released on July 15, 2008 with a MSRP of $999 (price included a Charvel Heres the pics: http://www.mediafire.com/download/yc6zjiws94bqllp/jackson_surfcaster.zip. Have a charvel Jackson hybrid Thanks, best. Heres something perhaps unusual about this guitar: it doesnt have the asymmetrical Gumby headstock that every other Charvel labeled Surfcaster Ive seen has. ("Made in USA" underneath the logo), EVH logo, words "ART Series" and
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