Up for sale is a legendary, highly sought-after 1992 Charvel Surfcaster. Made in Japan during the golden era of the Chushin Gakki factory, this first-generation semi-hollow beauty is a certified cult classic that perfectly bridges retro surf styling with modern high-performance playability. Famous for anchoring the swirling, atmospheric walls of sound for bands like My Bloody Valentine (Bilinda Butcher) and the post-punk textures of Echo & the Bunnymen, the Surfcaster is an incredibly unique instrument.

It features a beautifully bound mahogany body, a striking cat's eye f-hole, and a fast, comfortable rock maple neck with Charvel's iconic sharktooth pearl inlays on a rosewood fretboard. Sonically, this guitar is a masterpiece. It comes equipped with its original, highly coveted dual Chandler lipstick pickups. They deliver a glassy, chimey, and beautifully articulate "twang" that cuts through a mix with stunning clarity, handling ambient delays, fuzz, and modulation beautifully.

Specs & Features: • Year: 1992 • Made In: Japan (Chushin Gakki Factory) • Body: Semi-hollow bound mahogany with cat's eye f-hole • Neck: Bolt-on rock maple with a slim, fast profile • Fretboard: Rosewood with binding and pearloid sharktooth inlays • Pickups: Original dual Chandler lipstick single-coils • Bridge: Original adjustable hardtail with strings-through-body design for incredible sustain • Hardware: Chrome

Condition & Extras: The guitar is in overall excellent condition for being over 30 years old. It shows some light surface swirling and minor play wear, but no major dings or chips. The frets are in great shape, the neck is straight, and the electronics are fully functional and clean. Includes the original Charvel hardshell case. Early-90s Surfcasters in this configuration are becoming increasingly rare and continue to climb in value. Don't miss your chance to own a pristine piece of alternative rock history.

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ConditionExcellent (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • Surfcaster
Finish
  • Starglow
Categories
Year
  • 1992
Made In
  • Japan
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Pickup Configuration
  • SS
Nut Width
  • 1.625"
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Body Type
  • Semi-Hollow Body
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Maple
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Color Family
  • Red
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Model Family
  • Charvel Surfcaster
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Tremolo Bridge
Offset Body
  • Offset Body
Top Material
  • Maple
Finish Features
  • Matching Headstock
Scale Length
  • 25.5"
Neck Construction
  • Bolt-On
Wood Top Style
  • Flamed
Number of Frets
  • 24

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