Gretsch Jim Dandy Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar, Rex Burst

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® 3x3