Description
The Jackson Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas SD1A H RW Electric Guitar in Gloss Black is a tribute to Jackson’s legendary heritage, capturing the spirit and sound that defined a generation of metal and hard rock guitarists. With over 40 years of experience crafting instruments for the world’s most iconic shredders, Jackson returns to its roots with this meticulously designed model, blending vintage aesthetics with modern playability. The Pro Origins 1985 offers players an authentic San Dimas® body shape, a compound radius rosewood fingerboard, and a custom voiced J90-C pickup that delivers the classic Jackson tone straight from the 1980s.
Designed for speed and precision, the bolt-on maple neck features graphite reinforcement and a tiltback headstock, ensuring stability and effortless playability. The 12”-16” compound radius fingerboard allows for smooth bends and fast runs, while the jumbo frets provide excellent intonation and comfort. Equipped with a top-mounted Floyd Rose 1000 Series double-locking tremolo, this guitar offers superb tuning stability and expressive vibrato capabilities, making it perfect for aggressive riffs and soaring solos.
Whether you’re a seasoned player or an enthusiast of vintage-inspired instruments, the Jackson Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas SD1A H RW is built to inspire. Its sleek gloss black finish, combined with black hardware and the iconic pointed 6-in-line headstock, delivers a striking visual statement on stage. This guitar not only honours Jackson’s rich history but also provides the performance and reliability demanded by today’s players.
Alder San Dimas® Body
The alder body offers a balanced tonal foundation with clear mids and strong lows, perfectly complementing the aggressive playing styles Jackson is known for. The San Dimas® shape is a classic design that provides excellent comfort and access to the upper frets, ideal for lead work and fast rhythm playing.
12”-16” Compound Radius Rosewood Fingerboard
This compound radius fingerboard starts at 12” near the nut and flattens out to 16” near the higher frets, allowing for effortless chord playing and lightning-fast solos. The large black dot inlays offer clear visual markers without detracting from the sleek aesthetic.
Floyd Rose 1000 Series Double Locking Tremolo
The top-mounted Floyd Rose tremolo system provides exceptional tuning stability and allows for expressive pitch modulation. Its double-locking design ensures your guitar stays in tune even during the most aggressive dive bombs and vibrato techniques.
Custom Voiced Jackson J90-C Pickup
Based on the original 1980s recipe, the J90-C bridge pickup delivers a powerful, cutting tone with plenty of clarity and bite. It’s perfectly voiced to handle high-gain settings while retaining note definition, making it ideal for metal and hard rock genres.
Key Features
- Alder San Dimas® Body – Provides a balanced tonal response with clear mids and punchy lows, ensuring your riffs cut through the mix with authority and warmth.
- 12”-16” Compound Radius Rosewood Fingerboard – Offers smooth playability for both rhythm and lead, allowing effortless bending and fast runs with comfortable jumbo frets.
- Floyd Rose 1000 Series Double Locking Tremolo – Delivers superb tuning stability and expressive vibrato control, perfect for dynamic playing styles and dive bombs.
- Custom Voiced Jackson J90-C Pickup – Captures the classic 1980s Jackson tone with high output and clarity, ideal for aggressive metal and hard rock sounds.
Specifications
Body
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Shape: San Dimas®
- Body Finish: Gloss
- Colour: Black
- Orientation: Right-Hand
Neck
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Natural Satin
- Neck Shape: Speed Neck
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 12″-16″ Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)
- Number of Frets: 22 Jumbo
- Nut Material: Floyd Rose® 1000 Series Locking
- Nut Width: 1.6875″ (42.86 mm)
- Position Inlays: Large Black Dots
- Headstock: Jackson® Pointed 6-In-Line
- Truss Rod: Dual-Action Head Adjust
Hardware & Electronics
- Bridge: Floyd Rose® 1000 Series Double-Locking Tremolo (Top-Loaded)
- Tuning Machines: Jackson® Sealed Die-Cast
- Pickup: Jackson® J90-C (Bridge)
- Controls: Volume, Tone
- Control Knobs: Dome-Style
- Hardware Finish: Black
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
- Tremolo Arm: Floyd Rose® 1000 Series Locking
Accessories
- Included: Jackson® Gig Bag
