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    Surfcaster questions...

    Hi, I'm new to this forum, and have what is probably the atypical Charvel (a Sea Green '94 Surfcaster w/humbucker + lipstick tube). I just got it recently and it's a truly awesome guitar (will post pics as soon as I figure out how). I'm hoping the resident Charvel Surfcaster expert can weigh in on my questions:

    - Is there any way to date my guitar based on serial number (I can't seem to find any definitive system or serial number range/date table, like other brands)?

    - It's my understanding that Charvel Surfcasters were made from '92-'95. Does anyone have any idea how many were produced?

    - What kind of material is the nut (non-roller nut)? Looks like black plastic, and I'll likely change to bone.

    - The Kluson-style tuners are stamped "Japan" on the back, which would lead me to think they're Gotohs. Anyone know for sure?

    Thanks!!!!
    "Life's too short for shitty guitars" - unknown
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    I'll answer as the resident 'enthusiast' rather than 'expert' because I am still looking for a lot of answers as well. Congrats on acquiring a kick-ass guitar!
    Originally posted by silversurfer View Post
    - Is there any way to date my guitar based on serial number (I can't seem to find any definitive system or serial number range/date table, like other brands)?
    Nope- it looks like there was NO sequential order in the production runs, at least none that was recorded. I've been thinking about creating a reference thread so we can start getting an idea. Your configuration (C-stop tailpiece, I presume?) with the Humbucker and non-roller nut puts it towards the later years of the 'real' surfcaster- most likely '94 or '95.

    - It's my understanding that Charvel Surfcasters were made from '92-'95. Does anyone have any idea how many were produced?
    Again- I've looked for the same info, and apparently there is none available. As far as the years go, I have seen evidence of production surfcasters dating back to 1991- which would make sense for them to appear in the '92 catalog.

    - What kind of material is the nut (non-roller nut)? Looks like black plastic, and I'll likely change to bone.
    Not sure on this one- though now I'm curious. All of mine are the same black plastic, although I have never had any problem with it.

    - The Kluson-style tuners are stamped "Japan" on the back, which would lead me to think they're Gotohs. Anyone know for sure?
    Interesting- none of my surfcasters (I have 4) have tuners that are marked with any origin, or any text at all. I wonder if yours have been replaced, or if they changed the tuners on the later models like yours. Pics would help, of course...

    Anyway, welcome to the club!
    I will sacrifice Gracie Law to appease my emperor and live out my earthly pleasures with Miao Yin!

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    • #3
      I would kill for a '92 Seafoam Green one with the "C" tail piece. That's all I know about them.
      "I would have banned you for taking part in hijacking and derailing a thread when you could have started your own thread about your own topic." - Unknown

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      • #4
        SignOftheDragon - thanks for the reply and info - Sorry, when I said the tuners are stamped Japan on the back, I meant on the "inside" when you remove them. There are no identifying marks on the backs, and I'm quite sure these are original. I think I've seen the pics of your 4 surfcasters - you're a lucky man. Do you have a preference of all basswood vs. mahogany/maple top? Hardtail or trem? I wish they would have made a hum/single version with the mahogany/maple combo and the trem, but I am totally digging my sea green surfcaster as it is. How do you post a pic on this board?
        "Life's too short for shitty guitars" - unknown

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        • #5
          Put them in Photo Bucket. Then paste the "IMG" in the area where you would type here.
          "I would have banned you for taking part in hijacking and derailing a thread when you could have started your own thread about your own topic." - Unknown

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          • #6
            IMG]http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab125/dilver155/Surfcaster/DSC_1260.jpg[/IMG]
            IMG]http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab125/dilver155/Surfcaster/DSC_1263.jpg[/IMG]

            Did this work?
            "Life's too short for shitty guitars" - unknown

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            • #7
              http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/DSC_1260.jpg

              Or this?
              "Life's too short for shitty guitars" - unknown

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              • #8
                GTWGITS! - RacerX

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                • #9
                  Thx Hellbat! Not sure what I'm doing wrong.
                  "Life's too short for shitty guitars" - unknown

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                  • #10
                    If you click on the little picture of the tree with photo holders image...



                    You can just paste the picture into the pop-up box and the web site will handle the tags for you.
                    GTWGITS! - RacerX

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                    • #11
                      Charvel Surfcaster

                      To All,

                      I have a brand new Charvel Custom Shop Surfcaster for sale. It is the NAMM 2010 one. Check out the link.

                      http://www.cmcguitars.com/Charvel-US...7-5218-000.htm

                      Steve
                      "I may be drunk, but in the morning I'll be sober but you will still be ugly." Winston Churchill[B][SIZE=3][COLOR=Red]

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by steev11 View Post
                        To All,

                        I have a brand new Charvel Custom Shop Surfcaster for sale. It is the NAMM 2010 one. Check out the link.

                        http://www.cmcguitars.com/Charvel-US...7-5218-000.htm

                        Steve
                        What a dope.
                        "I would have banned you for taking part in hijacking and derailing a thread when you could have started your own thread about your own topic." - Unknown

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                        • #13
                          Check this thread where I posted my Surfcasters.
                          http://www.jcfonline.com/threads/742...ew-Surfcasters
                          RR24M -SLATQH- 2 SLSMG's- DKMGT- 3DXMGT's
                          CHS2 -Traditional- 2 SC90 Surfcasters
                          Tacoma DR14 DM14 JR55
                          Ibanez Artcore AM77, AF125NT,AS93

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                          • #14
                            Wow, you have 2 - Nice!!! You can't even get those Jackson Stars-made versions anymore; their site says "discontinued". BTW: I noticed how much lighter that Surf Green one you sold was in comparison to mine - could be the effect of the finish on mine yellowing over time, but wow, what a difference.
                            "Life's too short for shitty guitars" - unknown

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Musician78 View Post
                              What a dope.
                              +1. That thing is HIDEOUS. They got everything wrong on that axe. Esp. for the price. :k
                              I will sacrifice Gracie Law to appease my emperor and live out my earthly pleasures with Miao Yin!

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