Head to head
Jackson Pro Origins 1985 Limited Edition San Dimas SD1 HS FR vs Jackson X Series Dinky DK3XR HSS
The short answer is that they sit in different price brackets ($1,000 - $2,000 against $300 - $500), and the pickup layouts differ (HS against HSS). Below, every specification we hold for both instruments is lined up, with the 18 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
X Series Dinky DK3XR HSS
Cobalt Blue
The same double-locking Dinky, in the finish you can take to a function gig
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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 X Series Dinky DK3XR HSS8.3
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 | X Series Dinky DK3XR HSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Jackson | Jackson |
| Model | Pro Origins 1985 Limited Edition San Dimas SD1 HS FR | X Series Dinky DK3XR HSS |
| Finish | Yellow Bengal, ebony fingerboard | Cobalt Blue |
| Instrument | Electric guitar | Electric guitar |
| Fretline score | 8.2 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
| Value for money | 7 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Amazon rating | — | 5.0 / 5 (3) |
| Price | $1,000 - $2,000 | $300 - $500 |
| Type | Electric guitar | Electric guitar |
| Body | San Dimas Style 1 solidbody | Dinky solidbody with sculpted shredder heel |
| Body wood | Alder | Poplar |
| Neck joint | Bolt-on, graphite reinforced with scarf joint | Bolt-on, scarf joint with graphite reinforcement |
| Neck wood | Maple | Maple |
| Neck profile | Speed Neck | — |
| Scale length | 25.5" (648 mm) | 25.5" (648 mm) |
| Fingerboard | Ebony | Laurel |
| Radius | 12" to 16" compound (305 mm to 406 mm) | 12"-16" compound (304.8-406.4 mm) |
| Frets | 22 | 24 |
| Fret size | Jumbo | Jumbo |
| Nut | Floyd Rose 1000 Series locking | Floyd Rose Special locking |
| Nut width | 1.6875" (42.86 mm) | 1.6875" (42.86 mm) |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose 1000 Series double-locking tremolo, top-mounted | Floyd Rose licensed Jackson double-locking tremolo |
| Tuners | Jackson sealed die-cast | Jackson sealed die-cast |
| Neck pickup | Seymour Duncan Hot Rails SHR-1N | Jackson single-coil |
| Bridge pickup | Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 | Jackson high-output humbucking |
| Configuration | HS | HSS |
| Electronics | Passive | Passive |
| Controls | Volume, tone | Volume, tone |
| Switching | Three-position toggle | 5-position blade |
| Orientation | Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Skill level | Intermediate, Advanced, Professional | Intermediate, Advanced |
| Styles | Metal, Rock, Prog, Punk | Metal, Rock, Prog, Punk |
| In the box | Jackson gig bag included | — |
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 X Series Dinky DK3XR HSSHighest 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 X Series Dinky DK3XR HSSHighest 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 X Series Dinky DK3XR HSSStrongest overall score among the instruments suited to rock.
Best for metal
Jackson X Series Dinky DK3XR HSSStrongest overall score among the instruments suited to metal.
Best for the studio
Jackson Pro Origins 1985 Limited Edition San Dimas SD1 HS FRBuild 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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