Essential Information About the Jackson SC1 Adrian Smith "Iron Maiden 50th Anniversary" Guitar
- Signature HSS configuration: bridge DiMarzio Super Distortion DP100 + silent single coils Fender SCN for a palette ranging from crisp cleans to high gain.
- Maple fingerboard with a 12"-16" (304.8 ? 406.4 mm) compound radius for comfort in chords and precision in solos.
- Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking tremolo mounted on the top for extreme dives and exemplary tuning stability.
- Alder body, So-Cal design inspired by Adrian Smith, gig bag included.
50 Years of Legendary Riffs, a Jackson Built for the Stage
Designed to celebrate half a century of Iron Maiden's history, the SC1 Adrian Smith captures the DNA of the guitars that built the band's twin harmonies and sharp leads. This "50th Anniversary" edition condenses Adrian's personal choices (pickups, neck, tremolo) into a modern and reliable So-Cal platform, designed for both studio and touring.
Who Is It For and What Styles?
Ideal for
intermediate to expert guitarists in heavy metal, hard rock, and shred, the SC1 also excels in classic rock and powerful pop. The Floyd Rose requires a confident hand in setup and bending but rewards with formidable tuning stability and expressive effects. The HSS configuration and 5-position selector offer true rhythmic and lead versatility.
Sound
The
DiMarzio DP100 in the bridge position delivers a high output level, dense mids, and firm lows for cutting rhythms and impactful solos. The
Fender Samarium Cobalt Noiseless (SCN) single coils in the middle and neck positions reproduce the smooth strat "quack" without noise, perfect for arpeggios and articulate cleans. The
alder body balances brightness and warmth, the
quartersawn maple fingerboard adds attack, and the
bolt-on neck construction enhances responsiveness. The
12"-16" radius smooths out high-register bends, while the
Floyd Rose 1000 mounted on the top ensures a return to zero after every dive. Simple controls (Volume/Tone) keep the signal direct and responsive.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
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Nickel .009?.042 string sets (original setup) to maintain the intended tension and response. ?
Hard case in Strat/So-Cal format as a complement to the included gig bag, for maximum protection during transport. ? Robust
strap with secure locks and an electric guitar
capo (modern radius), compatible with 22-fret necks and locking nuts.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Body: Alder
- Shape: So-Cal
- Body finish: Gloss
- Pickguard: 1-ply black
Neck
- Headstock: Licensed Fender Stratocaster
- Construction: Bolt-on neck with graphite reinforcement
- Neck material: Maple
- Neck finish: Hand-applied urethane
- Fingerboard: Quartersawn maple, stained
- Fingerboard radius: 12"-16" / 304.8 ? 406.4 mm (compound radius)
- Inlays: Black dots; side markers: Black
- Number of frets: 22; fret size: Jumbo
- Scale length: 25.5" / 648 mm
- Truss rod: Double action with wheel; adjustment at heel via Heel-Mount Truss Rod Adjustment Wheel
- Nut: Floyd Rose 1000 series locking
- Nut width: 1.6875" / 42.86 mm
Electronics
- Pickup configuration: HSS
- Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Super Distortion DP100
- Middle pickup: Fender Samarium Cobalt Noiseless (SCN) single coil Strat
- Neck pickup: Fender Samarium Cobalt Noiseless (SCN) single coil Strat
- Controls: Volume, Tone
- Selector switch: 5-position blade ? Position 1: bridge; Position 2: bridge + middle; Position 3: middle; Position 4: middle + neck; Position 5: neck
Miscellaneous
- Bridge / tremolo: Floyd Rose FRT-O2000 double-locking, 2-point, top-mounted
- Tremolo arm: Floyd Rose FRT-02000 Locking
- Tuners: Jackson sealed die-cast
- Control knobs: Dome-style
- Selector tip: Black; hardware finish: Black
- Neck plate: Jackson
- Strap buttons: Standard
- Strings installed: Nickel Plated Steel .009?.042
- Gig bag: Included
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