![]() Under Jackson’s ownership, Charvel popularised a modernisation of the classic Fender Stratocaster design, involving replacement of the single coil pickup at the bridge with a humbucker and various other refinements. When Japanese companies began copying his parts, Charvel began to make complete guitars before selling the company outright to Grover Jackson in 1978. ![]() I decided that this was a good time for a re-appraisal of the Jackson’s provenance and specifications –Īfter working for Fender, Wayne Charvel established his own California workshop in 1974, building a solid reputation for Fender repairs and custom parts. In examining the instrument I realised that it is now 25 years old, yet remains in virtually ‘as new’ condition despite much use. I was surprised to find that it needed very little attention or even tuning. I recently returned to playing solid-bodied, electric guitar and so had reason to take my Jackson Stealth from its case.
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