Gretsch Jim Dandy Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar, Rex Burst Online now

Inspired by the historic “Rex” line of instruments offered by mail-order catalog in the 1930s, ‘40s and ’50s, Jim Dandy™ models embody the charm and spirit of those early Gretsch® flat-top guitars with superior playability and best-in-class-tone to boot)

Featuring a specially-designed slope shoulder body shape and a modest 24.75“ scale length, the Jim Dandy™ Dreadnought offers a refreshingly comfortable and compact form factor without sacrificing the volume, projection and bass response for which dreadnought guitars are so revered.

The X-braced body is crafted with select lightweight laminate tonewoods for an optimal balance of woody vintage tone and reliable durability, while the “C”-shape neck presents an inviting feel for hours of old-timey inspiration. Period-correct details such as a vintage-style pinned bridge, “G”-graphic pickguard, painted pinstripe purfling, 3-on-a-plate open-gear tuning machines and oversized dot fingerboard inlays combine for a nostalgic personality destined for any barnburner or jamboree.

Well suited for everything from bluesy porch pickin’ to speakeasy swingin’, the Gretsch Jim Dandy Dreadnought is a ramblin’ companion for newbies and old-timers alike.

Specs:

• Body:
  • Build – Acoustic
  • Body Finish – Semi-Gloss
  • Body Shape – Dreadnought
  • Body Material – Basswood
  • Bracing – X-Bracing
  • Rosette – White Black Rings
  • Body Binding – Aged White
  • Body Back – Laminated Basswood
  • Body Sides – Laminated Basswood
  • Body Top – Laminated Basswood
  • Body Depth – 4.5 (114 mm)
  • Body Length – 19.4 (49.2 cm)
  • • Hardware:
      • Bridge – Walnut with Compensated Saddle
      • Hardware Finish – Nickel
      • Tuning Machines – Open-Gear Die-Cast
      • Pickguard – 1-Ply White
      • • Neck:
          • Neck Material – Nato
          • Neck Finish – Semi-Gloss
          • Neck Shape – C Shape
          • Neck Binding – Aged White
          • Scale Length – 24.75 (629 mm)
          • Fingerboard Radius – 12 (305 mm)
          • Fingerboard Material – Walnut
          • Number of Frets – 20 (14 to Body)
          • Fret Size – Vintage
          • Nut Material – Synthetic Bone
          • Nut Width – 1.6825 (42.7 mm)
          • Position Inlays – White Pearloid Dot
          • Truss Rod Nut – 4 mm Hex
          • Truss Rod Wrench – 4 mm Hex (Allen)
          • Headstock – 1950 s Gretsch® 3×3