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. Posted by Derek Fassino on Thu, 03/18/2004 - 17:35. KevanB- My bad! Ill browse the Jackson catalog scans and see if I come up with any relevant answers. $550, shipment excepted. Thanks, BC. Early in 1984 (approximately serial number 3000 and And play it and my 1976 Les Paul custom often. THe most insightful estimate Ive heard is: Not many.. Purchased in 2012?. pre-serialized (prepro) Charvel guitars that were manufactured between 1979 and late 1981. Can you send me a picture of your guitar? gig bag). The body finish / logo color determine its rarity. http://www.mercatinomusicale.com/mm/a_jackson-surfcaster-scambio-con-7-corde_id2819577.html, The owner doesnt know the age of the guitar, The serial is 9660037. The link above is a pdf table that lists over 200 Surfcaster serial numbers and a brief description of each entry in the table. Has your Surfcaster been modified in any way? Scott email some pictures per the above email by Graham, just cause we like looking at these guitars. Is this possible? 384522 Any ideas on the year? Lastly, theres a General Description pdf that describes the history of the early Surfcasters, materials of construction, colors, etc. Guitar matches Bruce Cockburns two exactly black body, white logo on headstock, two lipsticks, tremolo bridge, purchased for $800US. Hi Eric, Noticed your surfcaster info on this site March 16th. I have 346553.I feel it is Ontario Yeah Mines a six digit chravel. Thanks for your reply and for verifying the date of purchase. Posted by Steven on Fri, 02/04/2022 - 01:18. I do a LOT of Bruce Cockburn covers and even do an annual Cockburn tribute for charity. Will post those when I get them back. Currently, Charvel does not sell replacement necks. It must be some other neckplate. Professional, detailed photos of every single guitar. If you have what I think you do, it is probably a pretty valuable American made Charvel. The number one source of guitar and amplifier pricing and information so you can find the price and value of your used guitars and amplifier. Hi James: Most Surfs had the white Logo. Post pictures of your Surfcasters, contribute to the serial number database, and offer your own experiences with the Surfcaster. 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. 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. The bridge pickup (Humbucker) has no logo on the front, but a jackson sticker on the back. 5. One more to add to the database. No way to substantiate this other than postings on the web, but it sounds entirely possible. It has the sound hole, mahogany back, beautiful bookmatched flamed maple top, tremolo (missing arm help!? Trans-Orange Bass. The first two number digits in the serial number identify the year the guitar was created. the logo) and the. The first two number digits in the serial number identify the year the guitar was created. Otherwise, strings should be changed when they are no longer giving you the tone, brightness and response that you desire. I bought mine from a gentleman in Portland Oregon for $1631+taxes/shipping. he didnt know what he had. Please keep the Surfcaster dialogue going Id love to hear from other owners! Ive done some research and the serial number is from 1996 (Japan). It was really the first nice guitar I ever owned. Thx:)! The mint surfs go for a lot of money. We could try and find the oldest one out there with this thread, the challenge is set! The fact that you remember when you bought your guitar new helps date guitars with similar serial numbers. Probably a 92. A real keeper. Only 86 "25th sorry i guess i should have thought of that ! You can probably find a serial number somewhere like under the neck joint, or on the back of the neck printed there. Ill post mine too so you can see that theyre identical twins. next page. Its an early Charvel 6 String in this fading green finish with black humbucker and the C-bridge. The owner of this site has given me editorial privileges. Thanks! From the body contouring for maximum playing comfort to the tilt-back reverse headstock for improved string intonation and the dynamic DiMarzio Tone Zone bridge and DiMarzio Air Norton neck pickups, the Nova sets the bar high for contemporary guitar design. For information and assistance in purchasing parts outside of the United States, please contact the Charvel distributor in your country or region. Thanks, best. Posted by OlivierD on Mon, 04/15/2019 - 20:54. How darest thou defile the sacred Surfcaster? There are two raised points nipples for want of a better description which have not been smoothed down these actually push through the final surface varnish in front of the bridge and there is a really crude but tiny right angled cut hacked through the scratch plate next to one of the nipples. Add me to the database: #380128. It's made of solid wood I think it's mahogany. How can I find out what it is worth$?. The fact that it looks cool was also a selling point. Tremolo bar missing (of course), as is the back plate. similar to the neck plates found. 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. Wont sell it. I think Id like to buy your surf Scott. Would 378xxx serial be a genuine original surfcaster. 01-28-2009, 09:32 PM. 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. To locate a service center, please visit our Charvel Authorized Service Center information page. I paid 300 for it. The 1st Digit is the year (DZ912345=American Deluxe, 2009, Corona USA) DZ+7 digits . Hey Jamie: Can you provide details of your Surfcaster? Bridge: fixed with tapeze C tailpiece Certainly all the early Surfcasters registered on this site have 2 lipstick pickups. ><br /><p>The trem was professionally blocked but the block can be . $700.00 with ohsc. Nick. Should it instead have one of those fancy neck plates with the Charvel logo and a black background? Re: Charvel serial number Thanks a lot man! i am going to get the frets re serfist as open cords are not in perfect tune from being worn over the years! I have the single lipstick in the neck and humbucker in bridge no tremolo. It's wise to allow a few minutes for the fingerboard to settle after an adjustment (before measuring again). Each of the 330 entries is accounted for in this matrix. Ill add it somewhere appropriate here on the site. 2 lipstick pups Use a capo to press the strings to the fingerboard at the first fret while using a finger to press the low E string to the fingerboard at the fret at the neck/body joint. As I remember, I was the first buyer for the model in the store. Your black one is the slightly lower-priced 325 SL, which I would probably value at $300-350 if it was in great shape. I have an email from a gentleman who worked at the Chusin Gakki factory when Surfcasters were in production. the plate. These neck plates say "Charvel PO Box 245, San Dimas, Ca, 91773". So dont buy this guitar as an investment. Not bad at all for 2013. thankyou very much ! 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. Regarding your C tailpiece, Ive never heard anyone else complain about its sharp edges. Each model was , contribute to the serial number database, and offer your own experiences with the Surfcaster. Posted by Robert Wheeler on Sun, 03/10/2019 - 00:32. Here is one for Jackson: Jackson Guitar Company & Serial Numbers Guitars built by Rhoads and Jackson will have serial numbers from 1001 to 5491. Mines over 20 yrs old, bolt on neck, fire crackle finish, use the same style neck plate but have "Made in USA" (under the Charvel logo) I have a Seafoam green Surfcaster I bought new in 1992, serial number is 379XXX. insurance fraud allegations?) does mine get added in this serial no. bought from Fender and all neckplate cushions from this era has the Fender part number Yes it is green all over, 6 string, with a silver (?) all the raised areas are chrome and the other area is black. with serial number 6000 and ending with 6050 was Please can some one help me. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10HW3iPrDNwR6At18jZiB551y7zLZeakI. Ill post serial and pics. Graham I do have my sales receipt from Guitar Center showing the serial number as I stated dated 9/6/1991. Maple fingerboard and black inlays. Posted by Koeppel on Fri, 09/27/02 - 20:45:51. Posted by darnell austria on Wed, 11/27/2002 - 17:34. Ive also added 3 new links. . Graham, I posted earlier this year and see that I forgot to add a few details. Hynek Dvorak: Ontario, CA address. Used on the 25th Anniversary model which was In short, they make Jackson Guitars in the United States, Japan, Mexico, Indonesia, and China. Absolutely correct description SignoftheDragon I see i used the term sunburst in my initial mail so apologies for not using accurate descriptors. Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14857 Tweet #4 08-08-2006, 02:31 PM Graham. over black) in 2005. The first serial number used was a Strat-style guitar withthe Heineken beer bottle label painted on it, November 9th, 1981. Well let them fill them in if they like, when they find their way here. Thanks in advance! appearance of a smooth, slightly-polished steel neck plate. I do this from looking at the recent sales of models like yours. But Im very curious to know more about the actual factory name for this finish, and how many there are like it. Hi Guys, I have Surfcaster #386869 Black with the Jackson Hum in the bridge and lipstick in the neck. and are found mostly on the Charvel guitars displayed at the 2004 NAMM shows. The other serial number is 387569 and, like yours, it was made towards the end of production of the first edition Surfcasters. Posted by daniel on Sat, 11/20/2004 - 02:12. one if only I could find one!! If you have a neck-through-body model, the serial number should be stamped onto the fingerboard at the last fret. 1 knob and one switch. SN#376078. The routing looks so perfect, like factory, but did they ever make such a beast? Ill be happy to provide a photo once ive only managed to come up with a decent one (only have detail photos at the moment). Perhaps youd want this on your data base for the moment. The space between the string and the fret at this area should be no more than .020". I love the wide neck and the low action, the combo of the lipstick tube and humbucker. I bought it in a pawn shop in 1995. Have a charvel Jackson hybrid Dot inlays. The first two number digits in the serial number identify the year the guitar was created. It was part of a huge collection (200+) of guitars left to somebody in a will. and then cleared (lacquered). : body is a beautiful flame fireglow Model: 625C. 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. How about some additional details about your Surfcaster? 4. 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. Is the Charvel logo on the peghead white or black? Im assuming it is fitted with a factory tremolo and the Charvel logo on the headstock is painted white. Anyway the numbers are 0801747. thanks again! Thanks! 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. Japanese Charvels with the Kahler 2500 bridge mounted with a very low serial number, say 220000-240000, would have these SMALLER brass bushings and post type like the ones pictured above. More like a Rickenbacker Star-glow finish (Red to Natural fade) and 2. No, it had the Charvel logo on the head stock. custom orders), USA made Charvel guitars (true to the original San Dimas era http://www.wildguitars.com/sold/charvel-surfcaster-ex-pretenders-%E2%80%A2-850 Also, is there an email address I can send all the other details so it can be included on this (serial number) page? Hi I need two (one of each side) of the long Gotoh vintage tuners that were used on these 12ers. This example carries serial number 227735 - lacking any apparent . The former had white Charvel logos and the latter had black logos. Lipstick PU w/Coil tap on bridge Hope this helps. Thats a classic surf by the way. Thanks Silversurfer. To complete the description, mahogany body, flame maple top, roller nut and looking at the pics here it seems to be a standard model in all respects. Charvels made after NAMM Is that price fair if it is? Charvel proudly honors Duplantier with a distinctively elegant and ferocious signature model worthy of those musical pursuits. Cheers Penky. Nice Link ToddR. what can you tell me? I finally picked up my new surfcaster. I found this one here: bore. Posted by dkona1 on Wed, 10/13/2021 - 15:41. The only company making a Surfcaster copy is GRB, but they call it a tribute and theyre very easily distinguished from Charvel Surfcasters. I own a black bass no. To me, this is almost as good as having an insurance policy, except its free! I absolutely loved the sounds I could get from it and from looking at other pictures I know that its an original but the build quality is really poor on my model. 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. anyother info would be greatly appreciated. It is common to see the lacquer chipped (worn) around There are some exceptions, but generally the logos were white. To me it's worth thousands. You heretics are ALL destined for the flames! How does one go about registering a serial here? I have a good friend (Chief of Police) who can broadcast the details of a stolen instrument to the majority of law enforcement agencies in the USA and Canada, as well as pawn shops and second-hand musical instrument dealers. Hi guys, I bought an orange/burst, twin lipstick pickup Surfcaster in the early 1990s: Serial number 377639 in the UK from an ad in a quality music magazine (tho I cannot remember which). All the electricals seem kind of cheap, so will most likely replace all the wiring, knobs and jack but will keep the originals with the guitar and the old Chandler and the new one will stay in the guitar.
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