Name: Jackson Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas SD1A H RW Electric Guitar in Gloss Black
Brand: Jackson
SKU: 2910049503
Availability: InStock

Jackson Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas SD1A H RW Electric Guitar in Gloss Black

Retailing in the region of £949.00

If you are looking for New Guitars from Jackson, the Jackson Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas SD1A H RW Electric Guitar in Gloss Black is a great option. In stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Electric Guitars, additional Solid Body Electric Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read more below.

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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

Additional information

Weight	22.5 kg

About the manufacturer

Jackson is a legendary guitar brand synonymous with speed, power, and precision, particularly loved by metal and hard rock players. Founded in the early 1980s by Grover Jackson, the company quickly gained fame for its sleek designs, sharp headstocks, and fast-playing necks. Models like the Soloist, Dinky, and Rhoads became stage staples for shredders and virtuosos alike. With high-output pickups, aggressive styling, and flawless playability, Jackson guitars deliver the punch and clarity demanded by modern players. From classic metal icons to new-generation performers, Jackson remains a symbol of technical excellence and uncompromising performance.

More info about this Product

Electric guitars use magnetic pickups to convert string vibration into an electrical signal, allowing the sound to be shaped through amplifiers and effects. Key things to understand include body shape, pickup type, neck profile, scale length and bridge design, as these all affect tone, feel and sustain. They are used across almost every modern genre, from clean and expressive to high-gain and aggressive styles, making them one of the most versatile instruments available.

Guitars cover a wide range of instruments designed to suit different styles, techniques, and sounds, from acoustic and classical models to solid body, semi-hollow, and hollow electric designs. Factors like body shape, scale length, neck profile, string type, and pickups all influence how a guitar feels and responds, making each type suited to different players and musical approaches. Whether used for rhythm, lead, songwriting, or experimentation, guitars are expressive, versatile instruments that form the heart of countless genres and playing styles.

Solid body electric guitars are built from a solid piece or pieces of wood, giving them excellent sustain, stability, and resistance to feedback at higher volumes. This construction makes them well suited to amplified playing across a wide range of styles, from clean and articulate tones to heavy, high-gain sounds. Their design allows pickups and hardware to play a major role in shaping tone, while the solid body provides a consistent, reliable feel. Solid body electric guitars are valued for their durability, versatility, and ability to perform confidently on stage and in the studio.

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