Head to head
Jackson Pro Origins 1985 Limited Edition San Dimas SD1 HS FR vs Jackson Pro Plus Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET7
The short answer is that the pickup layouts differ (HS against HH), and the scale lengths are not the same (25.5" against 26.5"). Below, every specification we hold for both instruments is lined up, with the 26 rows that actually differ marked out.
Pro Origins 1985 Limited Edition San Dimas SD1 HS FR
Yellow Bengal, ebony fingerboard
Jackson rebuilding its own 1985, down to the bengal stripes and the Duncan pair
Pro Plus Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET7
Metallic Black
An EverTune bridge, stainless frets and a 20-inch radius — a studio seven-string
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Score profile
Six editorial axes, overlaid. Where one shape sits outside the other, that is where the instrument gains ground.
- Jackson Pro Origins 1985 Limited Edition San Dimas SD1 HS FR8.2
- Jackson Pro Plus Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET78.8
Scores are Fretline editorial ratings on a 1-10 scale. They are our own assessment and are not supplied or endorsed by Amazon or by any manufacturer.
Specification by specification
| Pro Origins 1985 Limited Edition San Dimas SD1 HS FR | Pro Plus Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Jackson | Jackson |
| Model | Pro Origins 1985 Limited Edition San Dimas SD1 HS FR | Pro Plus Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET7 |
| Finish | Yellow Bengal, ebony fingerboard | Metallic Black |
| Instrument | Electric guitar | Electric guitar |
| Fretline score | 8.2 / 10 | 8.8 / 10 |
| Value for money | 7 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Amazon rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,000 - $2,000 | $1,000 - $2,000 |
| Type | Electric guitar | 7-string electric guitar |
| Body | San Dimas Style 1 solidbody | Juggernaut solidbody |
| Body wood | Alder | Poplar |
| Neck joint | Bolt-on, graphite reinforced with scarf joint | Bolt-on, scarf joint with graphite reinforcement and wrap-around heel |
| Neck wood | Maple | Caramelised maple |
| Neck profile | Speed Neck | — |
| Scale length | 25.5" (648 mm) | 26.5" (673 mm) |
| Fingerboard | Ebony | Ebony, with rolled edges |
| Radius | 12" to 16" compound (305 mm to 406 mm) | 20" (508 mm) |
| Frets | 22 | 24 |
| Fret size | Jumbo | Jumbo stainless steel |
| Nut | Floyd Rose 1000 Series locking | Black plastic |
| Nut width | 1.6875" (42.86 mm) | 1.75" (44.45 mm) |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose 1000 Series double-locking tremolo, top-mounted | EverTune F7 Model |
| Tuners | Jackson sealed die-cast | Jackson sealed die-cast locking |
| Neck pickup | Seymour Duncan Hot Rails SHR-1N | Jackson uncovered MM1 humbucker |
| Bridge pickup | Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 | Jackson uncovered MM1 humbucker |
| Configuration | HS | HH |
| Electronics | Passive | Passive |
| Controls | Volume, tone | Volume, tone with push/pull coil select |
| Switching | Three-position toggle | 5-position blade |
| Orientation | Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Skill level | Intermediate, Advanced, Professional | Advanced, Professional |
| Styles | Metal, Rock, Prog, Punk | Metal, Prog, Rock |
| In the box | Jackson gig bag included | Jackson gig bag |
A marked row is one where the two differ. A highlighted cell is the stronger figure where one can be judged objectively. Empty cells are specifications the manufacturer does not publish — never estimates.
Which one should you buy?
Computed from the specifications and our editorial scores for these two instruments only. It is not a general ranking.
Best value
Jackson Pro Plus Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET7Highest editorial value-for-money score of the instruments compared.
Best build
Jackson Pro Origins 1985 Limited Edition San Dimas SD1 HS FRHighest editorial build-quality score.
Most versatile
Jackson Pro Plus Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET7Highest editorial versatility score, backed by pickup layout and switching.
Most comfortable
Jackson Pro Origins 1985 Limited Edition San Dimas SD1 HS FRHighest editorial comfort score: neck profile, radius and body ergonomics.
Best for rock
Jackson Pro Plus Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET7Strongest overall score among the instruments suited to rock.
Best for metal
Jackson Pro Plus Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET7Strongest overall score among the instruments suited to metal.
Best for the studio
Jackson Pro Plus Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET7Build and tone scores combined, with credit for tuning-stability hardware that matters when tracking.
Scores are Fretline editorial ratings on a 1-10 scale. They are our own assessment and are not supplied or endorsed by Amazon or by any manufacturer.
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