Jackson Guitars Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas SD1 HH FR MN Snow White

A direct tribute to the first San Dimas: the Pro Origins 1985 series

The Jackson Pro Origins 1985 pays homage to the brand's early DNA in Southern California, with a "Los Angeles 80's" style aesthetic and performance-oriented design choices. Designed as a nod to the instruments that accompanied the explosion of hard rock and metal, it incorporates the San Dimas codes (alder body, maple fingerboard, black inlays) while integrating modern specifications, notably a Floyd Rose 1000 Series tremolo and playability calibrated for speed.

Who is this San Dimas SD1 HH for?

This electric guitar is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists who want a riff and solo machine, comfortable in metal, hard rock, heavy, and modern styles requiring excellent tuning stability. The locking Floyd Rose requires a slightly more technical approach (setup, string changes), but it is also essential to fully exploit 80's style vibrato playing.

The sound

The alder body provides a very effective balance: firm lows, present mids, and a clear attack, ideal for articulate distortion and precise rhythms. The maple fingerboard enhances definition and "snap," helping harmonics stand out and notes remain clear in a dense mix. The HH configuration (Jackson J-90C at the bridge, Jackson J-50N at the neck) favors power, sustain, and smoothness: at the bridge, you get a sharp tone for palm mutes and incisive leads; at the neck, a rounder register for singing solos and legato passages. The 3-position selector, combined with Volume and Tone controls, allows quick switching from aggressive drive to a thicker, more expressive sound.

Recommended compatible accessories

This guitar comes with a Jackson gig bag. To stay within the original specifications, you can use .009-.042 electric strings (nickel steel): this is the indicated gauge, ideal for maintaining the feel and balance of the tremolo.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Body	Alder
Category	ST	Bridge / tailpiece	Floyd
Left handed	No	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Color	White
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Maple	Hardware	Black
Nbrs of frets	22

Body shape	San Dimas	Bridge	Floyd Rose 1000 Series Double-Locking Tremolo (top-mounted)
Body wood	alder	Hardware finish	black
Body finish	gloss	Tuners	Jackson die-cast, sealed
Headstock	Jackson Pointed 6-In-Line	Pickup covers	black
Neck material	maple	Control knobs	dome style
Neck finish	natural satin	Selector tip	black
Neck shape	Speed Neck	Tremolo arm	Floyd Rose 1000 Series locking
Neck construction	bolt-on with graphite reinforcement and scarf joint	Neck plate	Jackson
Fingerboard material	maple	Strap buttons	standard
Radius	compound radius 12" to 16" / 304.8 mm to 406.4 mm	Pickup configuration	HH
Fingerboard inlays	black dots	Bridge pickup	Jackson J-90C
Side markers	black	Neck pickup	Jackson J-50N
Number of frets	22	Controls	volume, tone
Fret size	jumbo	Selector	3-position switch
Truss rod	dual-action with adjustment at headstock	Position 1	bridge pickup
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Position 2	bridge and neck pickups
Nut	Floyd Rose 1000 Series locking	Position 3	neck pickup
Nut width	1.6875" / 42.86 mm	Case / Gig bag	Jackson gig bag included
Nut material	Floyd Rose 1000 Series locking