Charvel Surfcaster Guitar & Bass Ad (1991)

The Charvel Surfcaster surfaced in the early 1990s, and it was manufactured from 1991 to 2005 by the Charvel/Jackson guitar company. It was never very popular in terms of sales, but was considered a boutique style guitar and those who like them, like them a lot, like me! It is reminiscent of the Fender Jazzmaster but with a Rickenbacker style f-hole. These design aspects make it significantly different than other models from Charvel/Jackson that focused mainly on the hard rock guitarist. The Surfcaster was picked as a “Pawn Shop Prize” by Guitar Player magazine in July 2003.

Originally available only in the two lipstick pickup configuration, later models would include a humbucking pickup in the bridge position. Later solid body 3 lipstick pickup variations were also produced. A twelve string and four string bass version were also created and are highly collectible. Quality & cosmetics suffered. When Charvel/Jackson was purchased by Fender in 2002 they dropped the Surfcaster because of its similarity to guitars sold under the Fender brand.

Here are a some detailed photos of a beautiful matching pair. Enjoy!

Charvel Surfcaster Electric Guitar

Charvel Surfcaster Electric Guitar

Charvel Surfcaster Electric Guitar

Charvel Surfcaster Electric Guitar

Charvel Surfcaster Electric Guitar

Charvel Surfcaster Electric Guitar

Charvel Surfcaster Bass Guitar

Charvel Surfcaster Bass Guitar

Charvel Surfcaster Bass Guitar

Charvel Surfcaster Bass Guitar

Charvel Surfcaster Bass Guitar

Charvel Surfcaster Bass Guitar

Back Catalog Memories: 1991 Charvel Surfcaster Guitar & Bass from MyRareGuitars.com