Jackson Guitars Sd San Dimas Usa Signature Adrian Smith Ebo Snow White

The Essentials to Know About the Adrian Smith San Dimas SD Guitar

• Ultra-versatile HSS configuration: DiMarzio Super Distortion humbucker at the bridge + two SCN Noiseless single coils for powerful, precise tones without hum.


• Graphite-reinforced sawn maple neck: exemplary stability on tour and fast feel thanks to the hand-rubbed urethane finish.


• Ebony fingerboard with compound radius: comfortable for chords and formidable for solos, featuring 22 jumbo frets for modern playing.


• Floyd Rose Original double-locking tremolo: solid tuning stability for extreme vibratos and sharp attacks.

A Signature Designed for Adrian Smith's Stage Energy

Adrian Smith has marked heavy metal with a playing style that is both melodic and incisive, becoming inseparable from Iron Maiden's identity. The San Dimas SD translates this DNA into a high-level electric guitar, designed to withstand an intense stage pace while remaining comfortable and responsive. With its snow-white look, black hardware, and Strat-style licensed headstock, it claims a classic aesthetic in the service of modern efficiency.

Who It's For and Which Styles

This guitar is aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists seeking a reliable machine for heavy metal, hard rock, modern rock, and styles requiring fast solos, precise bends, and pronounced vibrato effects. The compound radius and jumbo frets facilitate lead playing, while the 5-position blade selector's intermediate positions open up clearer textures for intros, arpeggios, and punchy rhythms.

The Sound

The alder body provides a natural balance: present mids, firm lows, and good definition, ideal for cutting through a dense mix. At the bridge, the DiMarzio Super Distortion DP100 delivers a strong output boost with thick mids, perfect for palm-muted riffs and singing leads. At the neck and middle positions, the Samarium Cobalt Noiseless (SCN) pickups retain the spirit of Strat-style single coils while limiting noise, with a dynamic response useful in both clean and crunch settings. The simple electronics (volume, tone) and 5-position blade selector enable quick and effective changes on stage. Finally, the Floyd Rose Original adds precise attack and tuning stability tailored for dive-bombs and expressive vibratos.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original setup, plan on a set of nickel-plated steel strings in .009-.042 gauge (the same gauge as specified). An assortment of plectrums (from soft to hard) is also a safe choice to refine attack, from tight riffs to fast solos.

Technical specifications

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

Body shape	San Dimas Style 1	Nut width	1.6875" / 42.86 mm
Body wood	alder	Bridge	Floyd Rose Original double-locking tremolo
Body finish	gloss	Tuners	Jackson Sealed Die-Cast
Pickguard	1-ply white	Configuration	HSS
Knobs	dome style	Bridge pickup	DiMarzio Super Distortion DP100
Neck material	sawn maple	Middle pickup	Samarium Cobalt Noiseless (SCN) Strat single coil
Neck finish	hand-rubbed urethane	Neck pickup	Samarium Cobalt Noiseless (SCN) Strat single coil
Inlays	abalone dots	Controls	volume, tone
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿: 𝟱-𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗲
Radius	compound 12"-16" / 304.8 mm to 406.4 mm	▸ Position 1	bridge pickup
Frets	22	▸ Position 2	bridge and middle pickups
Fret type	jumbo	▸ Position 3	middle pickup
Truss rod	dual action with wheel	▸ Position 4	middle and neck pickups
Nut	Floyd Rose Original Locking	▸ Position 5	neck pickup