Hi, I have a Black 12 String Surfcaster in England. The first two number digits in the serial number identify the year the guitar was created. I own 377718. Hope this helps. The serial number of the Surfcaster he auctioned recently was 380538. Which is weird. Please let me know of any errors in this description. His passion for tinkering with guitars started much earlier. The fingerboard should be cleaned every time you change strings. 84. Can you send me pics silversurfer so I can add yours to the database? I typically update the online downloadable file each year about August. Please keep the Surfcaster dialogue going Id love to hear from other owners! 6100 and up (approximately) had the original postal address, P.O. Posted by Robert Wheeler on Sun, 03/10/2019 - 00:32. Basically, the Surfcaster Std. SN 374584. Hello, I own a black bass no. I found this one here: Ill add it to the links tab right away. Howie: thanks again! Posted by Slo-Hand on Wed, 11/27/2002 - 03:22. Have a charvel Jackson hybrid This fine tuner set up and the block work together to hold the string, after its been cut, into the bridge. The fact that you remember when you bought your guitar new helps date guitars with similar serial numbers. Thanks! I've played the San Dimas models and they're just a near-perfect guitar for me with the unfinished maple neck, large frets, Strat style body, and Floyd rose. CHARVEL and the distinctive headstock design commonly found on CHARVEL guitars are registered trademarks of FMIC under license to JCMI. its a six string two pick ups with tremolo Mod em up, and post them on here so we can see! Please email pictures of your guitar to donrownrocks@yahoo.com. 6 digit serialized 3D chrome The neck plate with the serial number on the back is stamped Fort Worth Texas, USA. Thanks for posting the additional info, Jaime. The first two number digits in the serial number identify the year the guitar was created. Current Location: Zurich Switzerland. Call me pessimistic, but if the serial numbers are indeed sequential, the above serial number records would suggest that in 1992, at least 2869 Surfcasters were made. The original Surfcasters have Charvel on the headstock and typically sell for more than the Jackson Surfcasters. Please contact me at me@grahampearson.com if you wish to provide any updates to this table. Is it Jap? up), Charvel started to seat neckplates in a plastic cushion. The guitar came without a case so bought a relatively cheap garden-variety HSC for it locally. Thanks for posting details of your 12-string black Surfcaster. Charvel logo ("Made in Yeah- the acoustic surfys didnt sell well, so I think they were only available for one catalog year in 92. Guitar Finish High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer (Aged) Pickguard Black/Cream/Black; Truss Rod Cover Black/Cream/Black; . on the normal production EVH ART Series Charvel Re: Charvel serial number Thanks a lot man! Perhaps yours is the transparent Red? At the time I bought this guitar I had never heard of the Surfcaster. The guitar you are interested in should be priced less than $900. Looks really nice and sounds great! gig bag). 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. 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. . Under Charvel motif on the headstock it has made in USA . 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. Tremolo bar missing (of course), as is the back plate. By 1987 Mr. Floyd Rose licenced to other companies the ability to manufacture "copies or bridges similiar to " his Patented tremolo system. Thanks. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10HW3iPrDNwR6At18jZiB551y7zLZeakI. Seems like an awfully high number to me, even for a mass produced guitar. Don, if youre reading this, thank you- and let me know if youd like any help maintaining/updating etc. I still own it and it is still in perfect condition. 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. Please contact your local Charvel Authorized Dealer for more information on the availability of our products. DZ+6 digits. 3853XX. Why is there a reluctance on the part of some Surfcaster owners to divulge complete serial numbers, i.e. Please confirm the color, and pics can be sent to john-at-theElemental-dot-com. I'm after a bit of info on my Tele te custom I have the single lipstick in the neck and humbucker in bridge no tremolo. Id be glad to help where I can. hi there , I own serial number 377954, bought it in Belgium in 92 but now living with it her in Switzerland ;-). That is awesome, good buy for 170 I'd say. Posted by Michael Raymond LloydGTYAH on Sun, 01/23/2022 - 00:19. 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. I paid $500 for it. These plates were phased out when Jackson introduced a new 3D (raised lettering) Well post it to the database. As far as I know the 6 digit #'s were used on Japanese imports even though the neck plate says Fort Worth, Texas. Note most of these plates had the Ontario, CA address lettering painted black NOT gold. You heretics are ALL destined for the flames! Youll find a complete description of the original-run Surfcasters under the Links page on this site. If you have strings that are worn, flattened, kinked, corroded, rusted or mucked up with sweat grease and grime, then it is definitely time to change your strings. Brass, No Markings. ("Made in USA" underneath logo), EVH logo, words "ART Series" and the I own this two charvel guitars, these are the serial numbers, 346622 and 371557. Graham, I posted earlier this year and see that I forgot to add a few details. Body color = red, front and back consequence many of these early neck plates show warpage and cracking around the neck any info would be great. Best regards and please keep in touch. Graham I am sending in my details now for my Surf 12-string. This style of neck plate is found on pre-serialized (prepro) 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. As metal reigned throughout the 1980s, a Charvel became the ax of choice amongst numerous superstar virtuosos. The routing looks so perfect, like factory, but did they ever make such a beast? I suspect the pickups and electronics in the 12-string are identical to the 6-string. Can you tell me what it is? Is it Jap? And play it and my 1976 Les Paul custom often. 379004. How darest thou defile the sacred Surfcaster? It looks and feels well-made and is certainly different. 3. The link above is a pdf table that lists over 200 Surfcaster serial numbers and a brief description of each entry in the table. the logo) and the. The Ultimate Guideto Choose The Right Guitar Slide, The Ultimate Guide to Choose Guitar Picks. 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. Just picked up a Sea Foam Green 6-string with vibrola from Strum Guitars in Portland, OR. Probably a 92. 379 is still within the early tremolo surfs, before the humbucker, which I think are all 380 and above. 2. These plates had gold plating Required fields are marked *. list ? As far as I know the 6 digit #'s were used on Japanese imports even though the neck plate says Fort Worth, Texas. We advise you to send your Charvel guitars to a Charvel Authorized Service Center for your repairs. Does the tail piece have a C in it? Certainly all the early Surfcasters registered on this site have 2 lipstick pickups. 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. Your black one is the slightly lower-priced 325 SL, which I would probably value at $300-350 if it was in great shape. If you have a few photo's of the guitar I'd be happy to do a bit of research for you. Guys, do you have any information for a charvette ? These guitars were released on July 15, 2008 with a MSRP of $999 (price included a Charvel I just couldnt conceive that the serial numbers would be so far off from mine. Hi Eric, Noticed your surfcaster info on this site March 16th. If you check the Classifieds page and send me the information we ask for advertising a Surfcaster for sale, I can give you an idea of your Surfcasters value. it also feels like fat frets. Posted by darnell austria on Wed, 11/27/2002 - 17:34. This guitar is already in the database but Ill update it with your details. If you ever get tired of playing it as a 12-string, the 6-string option works really well. Mahogony body. I brought up non-permanent mods once and people acted like I was defacing the Mona Lisa. SN 380333. Any chance of posting some pictures? 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. Guess its rare bird over here ;-) What else would you like to know for your serial number list? hello!!! 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 . 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. 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. This seemed like the place to ask! I have to agree with Graham; sounds like its legit. Maple fingerboard and black inlays. In fact, I think, correct me if Im wrong, they only made these for two years, no? im trying to put my Surfcaster back to stock and want a look inside to see what everything should look like. i love that guitar i call it my red headed girlfriend ! and a 5-way selector switch. I am now a proud owner of a Gold Champagne Sparkle Surfcaster HT, lipstick pickup N, Humbucker pickup B. Ive only ever seen this finish one other time on a Yahoo Japan listing from like 2015? A few custom shop Charvel guitars ordered at the same time as the Bulls Eye RI's also have this style neck plate. and how much is it worth!!! This listing contains Charvel USA guitars produced later than 01-01-2002 (serial numbers >6000) Not included are the 25th anniversary-models, the EVH Art Series-models, the Grover Jackson Legacy models, the production models, Guthrie Govan and Joe Duplantier signature guitars . Niche products are great fun so i thought Id add my example to the mix its a basic transparent red sunburst six string I purchased new in the UK in January 1992 for 459. I believe the pickups are the originals from looking at original adverts for the guitar. Posted by Fos on Thu, 04/23/2020 - 13:00. 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. With the serial number you can probably call the company for an estimate on the date. 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