Jackson Guitars, a name synonymous with high-performance shred machines and the sound of 80s heavy metal, is paying homage to its roots with the launch of the new Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas series. This collection of electric guitars is designed for modern players who crave the authentic look, feel, and, most importantly, the sound of the brand’s groundbreaking early days.
A Blast from the Past with Modern Precision
The new series, which includes four distinct models, is built around a core principle: recreating the legendary tone that defined an era.
To achieve this, Jackson engineers meticulously reverse-engineered original 1980s J90 and J50 pickups, resulting in a new generation of era-accurate humbuckers.
1985 San Dimas
“The Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas series leans heavily on nostalgia and authenticity, featuring pickups designed from the old school J90 and J50 recipes that defined the high velocity music of the ’80s,” says Jon Romanowski, Jackson VP of Product. “When you plug into a Pro Origins San Dimas, you’re connecting directly to that golden era of guitar innovations while having the confidence of modern construction and playability standards.”
Uncompromising Craftsmanship and Specs
Each guitar in the Pro Origins San Dimas series features a solid alder body paired with a “super speed profile” maple neck. This combination offers both the resonant tone and the fast playability that Jackson is famous for.
Floyd Rose 1000
The necks are topped with a 12”-16” compound radius fingerboard, available in either rosewood or maple, and feature classic dot inlays and 22 jumbo frets.
A Floyd Rose 1000 series double locking tremolo is standard on all models, providing the tuning stability and dive-bomb capabilities that metal players demand.
Two Face
The series offers both single-pickup and HH-configured models, including the distinctive limited run ‘Two Face’ model with its unique uncovered pickups.
“The Pro Origin 1985 Series mixes throwback vibe with modern playability for a retro-futuristic style that stands out,” Jackson stated.
Pricing
The Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas series is available now, with prices starting from $1,159/£999.
Available at Sweetwater in the US
- Jackson Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas SD1 Electric Guitar – Snow White, Maple Fingerboard
- Jackson Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas SD1A Electric Guitar – Vanilla Shake, Maple Fingerboard
- Jackson Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas SD1 Electric Guitar – Black, Maple Fingerboard
- Jackson Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas SD1A Electric Guitar – Black, Rosewood Fingerboard
Available at Andertons in the UK
- Jackson Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas SD1 HH FR Electric Guitar in Two Face
- Jackson Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas SD1 HH FR Electric Guitar in Candy Apple Red
- Jackson Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas SD1A H FR Electric Guitar in Vanilla Shake
- Jackson Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas SD1A H RW Electric Guitar in Gloss Black
- Jackson Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas SD1 HH FR Electric Guitar in Snow White
- Jackson Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas SD1 HH FR Electric Guitar in Gloss Black
Available at Thomann in the EU
- Jackson Pro Origins 85 San Dimas HH Candy Apple Red
- Jackson Pro Origins 85 SanDimas HH Two Face
- Jackson Pro Origins 85 SanDimas HH Black
- Jackson Pro Origins 85 San Dimas Black with Rosewood
- Jackson Pro Origins 85 San Dimas Vanilla Shake
- Jackson Pro Origins 85 SanDimas HH Snow White
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