Jackson is going back to where it all began with the launch of the Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas series, a line of guitars that channels the fire and fury of its Southern California heritage while delivering modern reliability and precision.
The new models feature pickups built to the original J90 and J50 recipes, capturing the raw, high-octane tones that fueled the birth of thrash and hard rock in the ‘80s. Combined with resonant Alder bodies, super speed neck profiles, and Floyd Rose 1000 Series double-locking tremolos, the Pro Origins line equips today’s players with the tools to push their sound into the future while celebrating Jackson’s golden past.
For more than 40 years, Jackson has been the weapon of choice for shredders and heavy players across the globe. The Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas series pays homage to that history by reviving the San Dimas style that first put Jackson on the map.
“These guitars lean heavily on nostalgia and authenticity,” said Jon Romanowski, VP of Product, Jackson. “We’re offering players that coveted vintage tone and feel, built with modern craftsmanship and reliability features that today’s professionals demand.”
Every guitar in the lineup features a resonant Alder body for a blend of warmth and punch, and a sleek maple neck tinted for that perfectly aged glow. The 12”-16” compound radius fingerboards – available in Maple or Rosewood – are loaded with jumbo frets and large dot inlays, making them primed for effortless shred runs and soaring bends.
With top-mounted Floyd Rose 1000 series tremolos, players can dive, squeal, and pull-up without fear of tuning slips, bringing modern dependability to a vintage-inspired design. They are:
- Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas SD1A H FR – Rosewood fingerboard, Gloss Black finish ($1,159.99 USD)
- Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas SD1 HH FR – Maple fingerboard, Gloss Black, Snow White, or Candy Apple Red finishes ($1,259.99 USD)
- Pro Origins 1985 Limited Edition San Dimas SD1 HH FR – Maple fingerboard, striking Two Face finish ($1,469.99 USD)
From Warbringer’s Luke Man demoing riffs in a neon-lit arcade to players worldwide plugging into these retro-futuristic machines, the Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas guitars serve as both a tribute and a challenge: to keep pushing heavy music forward while celebrating its roots.
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