Jackson Stealths

[wadair]

Does anyone have any real specs on the old Stealths, Body wood...pickups...tremelo etc....I know these were Japanese models...just wondering how they compare to other Japanese models. I have a Fusion HH Professional that I love but wondered how the Stealth stacks up against it....

[Jester700]

Re: Jackson Stealths

They used a variety. I think some were alder, but I have one that's so light I suspect it's basswood. They used whatever trem was out at the time - I've seen 580's and 590's.

[kuerbo]

Re: Jackson Stealths

Stealth XL

Japan made
1 Jackson J92C
2 Jackson J100s (single coil)
1 vol - 1 tone
JT590 tremolo
5 way switch
Body : Basswood or Ash
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Neck: Maple
Scale: 25.5

Fusion HH

Japan made
1 Jackson J92C
1 Jackson J50N

1 vol - 1 tone
JT590 tremolo (1993)
JT580LP tremole (1994-1995)
3 way switch
Body : Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Neck: Maple
Scale: 24.75

Hope it helps. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

[charvel750]

Re: Jackson Stealths

The Fusion HH is not a Stealth. The original Stealths are excellent examples of Japanese workmanship under Jackson direction. The early 90's models had poplar bodies, maple quartersawn necks, ebony fingerboards with 22 jumbo frets, mother of pearl offset dot inlays, mother of pearl Jackson logoes on the headstock, no binding anywhere, Jackson J-100 single coils, J-90 humbuckers, Schaller/Jackson JT-590 trems, Jackson logoed tuners, output jack located on the top of the body, and both solid and flamed maple tops. The body design was very unique to the model, similar to the Ibanez Sabers of the time. After this high quality Stealth (and the entire original Professional Series) came to an end, Jackson released additional versions of this model, one including a three humbucker set up. None of them had the appeal and craftsmanship of the originals.

[kuerbo]

Re: Jackson Stealths

I know the Fusion is not a Stealth, but Will wanted to compare specs from both, that's why I posted specs for both guitars.

Cheers! [img]graemlins/toast.gif[/img]

[wadair]

Re: Jackson Stealths

What body color is your Fusion HH Professional ?

Mine is black....ser#214345

[charvel750]

Re: Jackson Stealths

Very well, but my post describes the first Stealth, the Stealth Pro. Not the XL. Big difference as I mentioned. Either way, there is not a bad thing with either model...

[kuerbo]

Re: Jackson Stealths

I put a picture for you at the other topic you posted, here:

Fusion Topic

Although mine is a Fusion Plus, she has hum hum configuration too.

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[toejam]

Re: Jackson Stealths

Anyone know what year the three-pup Stealth version with TOM bridge was made? Someone here has one with three EMGs (81, 58, 85), but I can't remember who. [img]graemlins/scratchhead.gif[/img]

[kuerbo]

Re: Jackson Stealths

Toejam,

If you mean three hums, that'll be the Stealth HX, and was produced from 1993 to 1995. She had the JT390 tunamatic with string thru body.

Hope it helps.

Rodrigo.

[toejam]

Re: Jackson Stealths

Yeah, I know it was the HX. I actually have a Dinky HX (JT390 TOM) that was a '94, so yeah, the '93-'95 time frame sounds right. Thanks! [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

[kuerbo]

Re: Jackson Stealths

No problem dude,

Why is it called TOM? [img]graemlins/scratchhead.gif[/img]

[charvel750]

Re: Jackson Stealths

TOM as in tune-o-matic. The Gibson patented style fixed bridge with either a stop bar tail piece or strings going through the body.

[kuerbo]

Re: Jackson Stealths

Ah ha!

You learn something everyday dude.

Thanx. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]