Description
The Jackson Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas SD1 HH FR electric guitar in Snow White is a tribute to the heritage and innovation that defined Jackson’s early years. Crafted with pride in Ensenada, this model revives the iconic San Dimas style that shaped the sound of metal and hard rock legends. Combining vintage aesthetics with modern playability, it delivers authentic tones inspired by Jackson’s original 1980s pickups, making it an essential instrument for players seeking that classic aggressive edge with contemporary precision.
Featuring a resonant alder body, the Pro Origins 1985 balances warmth and punch with exceptional sustain and clarity, cutting through any mix with ease. The bolt-on maple neck is finished in a natural satin with a speed-optimised profile, allowing for lightning-fast fretboard navigation. Its 12”-16” compound radius maple fingerboard with large black dot inlays provides smooth playability from chordal work to blazing solos. A top-mounted Floyd Rose 1000 Series double-locking tremolo system ensures tuning stability even under the most intense dive bombs and vibrato effects.
Equipped with custom-voiced Jackson J90-C bridge and J50-N neck pickups, meticulously recreated from original 1980s specifications, this guitar delivers the classic Jackson tone that helped define a generation of shredders. Whether you’re playing searing leads or chunky riffs, the Pro Origins 1985 offers dynamic response and clarity, making it a versatile weapon for metal and hard rock players alike.
With its blend of vintage-inspired design and modern features, the Jackson Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas SD1 HH FR is a powerful homage to Jackson’s legacy, built to inspire today’s guitarists to push boundaries and play with attitude.
Alder San Dimas® Body
The alder body provides a perfect balance of warmth and punch, delivering exceptional sustain and clarity. Its glossy Snow White finish not only looks striking but also enhances the guitar’s natural resonance, making it ideal for cutting through dense mixes.
Speed Neck with Compound Radius Fingerboard
The bolt-on maple neck features a speed-optimised profile and a 12”-16” compound radius fingerboard, allowing effortless playability from comfortable chording to fast, precise soloing. Large black dot inlays offer clear visual guidance without distraction.
Floyd Rose 1000 Series Tremolo
The top-mounted double-locking Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo system provides outstanding tuning stability and expressive vibrato capabilities. It’s perfect for aggressive playing styles, dive bombs, and subtle pitch modulation without compromising tuning accuracy.
Custom Jackson Pickups
The J90-C bridge and J50-N neck pickups are voiced based on Jackson’s original 1980s recipes, delivering authentic vintage tones with modern clarity. These humbuckers provide the aggressive bite and dynamic response metal players demand, making every note cut through the mix.
Key Features
- Authentic Vintage Tone – Custom-voiced Jackson pickups faithfully recreate the classic 1980s sound that helped establish Jackson’s reputation in the metal scene, delivering powerful, articulate tones.
- Speed-Optimised Maple Neck – The bolt-on neck with a satin finish and compound radius fingerboard ensures fast, comfortable playability for shredders and rhythm players alike.
- Floyd Rose 1000 Series Tremolo – Provides reliable tuning stability and expressive tremolo effects, perfect for aggressive playing styles and intricate vibrato techniques.
- Resonant Alder Body – The alder construction offers a balanced tonal foundation with warmth, punch, and sustain, enhanced by a sleek Snow White gloss finish.
Specifications
Body
- Body Wood: Alder
- Body Shape: San Dimas®
- Body Finish: Gloss Snow White
Neck
- Neck Wood: Maple
- Neck Finish: Natural Satin
- Neck Shape: Speed Neck
- Neck Construction: Bolt-On with Graphite Reinforcement and Scarf Joint
- Fingerboard Wood: Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 12″-16″ Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)
- Fingerboard Inlays: Large Black Dot
- Number of Frets: 22 Jumbo
- Nut: Floyd Rose® 1000 Series Locking
- Nut Width: 1.6875″ (42.86 mm)
- Truss Rod: Dual-Action Head Adjust
- Scale Length: 25.5″ (64.77 cm)
Hardware
- Bridge: Floyd Rose® 1000 Series Double-Locking Tremolo (Top-Mounted)
- Tuners: Jackson® Sealed Die-Cast
- Hardware Finish: Black
- Control Knobs: Dome-Style
- Switch Tip: Black
- Strap Buttons: Standard
Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Jackson® J90-C Humbucker
- Neck Pickup: Jackson® J50-N Humbucker
- Pickup Configuration: HH
- Controls: Volume, Tone
- Switching: 3-Position Toggle (Bridge, Bridge + Neck, Neck)
Strings
- Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
