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 Deltoluxe 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. The onboard Gretsch Deltoluxe magnetic soundhole pickup produces versatile electrified acoustic tone, providing added utility for live performance, recording, and effects pedals. Period-correct details such as a vintage-style pinned bridge, tortoiseshell binding and “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 Deltoluxe Dreadnought is a ramblin’ companion for newbies and old-timers alike.

Features

• Basswood body with X-bracing
• 14th fret, 24”-scale nato set neck
• 12” radius walnut fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays and vintage-style 20 frets
• Synthetic bone nut
• Gretsch Deltoluxe soundhole pickup with gold/white rosette rings
• String-through walnut bridge with compensated synthetic bone saddle
• Single-ply tortoise pickguard with “G” graphic
• 1950s-style vintage open-gear die-cast tuning machines and vintage end-pin strap buttons
• Nickel hardware

General

• Series : Jim Dandy
• Orientation : Right-Hand
• Color : Black Top

Neck

• Headstock : 1950's Gretsch® 3x3
• Neck Material : Nato
• Neck Finish : Semi-Gloss
• Neck Shape : "C" Shape
• Fingerboard Radius : 12" (305 mm)
• Fingerboard Material : Walnut
• Position Inlays : White Pearloid Dot
• Number Of Frets : 20 (14 to Body)
• Truss Rod : Single-Action
• Truss Rod Nut : 4 mm Hex
• String Nut : Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width : 1.6825" (42.7 mm)
• Nut Material : Synthetic Bone

Body

• Body : Sapele
• Body Finish : Semi-Gloss
• Body Shape : Dreadnought
• Body Top : Laminated Sapele
• Body Binding : Tortoiseshell
• Body Back : Laminated Sapele
• Body Sides : Laminated Sapele
• Body Style : Dreadnought
• Body Material : Sapele
• Bracing : X-Bracing
• Waist : 10.125" (25.7 cm)
• Rosette : Gold/White Rings

Measurements

• Dimensions : 6.00x18.00x41.50 IN
• Upper Bout : 10.75" (273mm)
• Lower Bout : 15" (381mm)
• Body Depth : 4.5" (114 mm)
• Body Length : 19.4" (49.2 cm)
• Fret Size : Vintage
• Scale Length : 24.75" (629 mm)

Hardware

• Bridge : Walnut with Compensated Saddle
• Bridge Pins : Aged White
• Pickguard : 1-Ply Tortoiseshell
• Hardware Finish : Nickel
• Tuning Machines : Open-Gear Die-Cast
• Strings : D'Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges)
• Strap Buttons : Vintage End-Pin

Electronics

• Controls : NA
• Special Electronics : Gretsch Deltoluxe Soundhole Pickup

Accessories

• Truss Rod Wrench : 4 mm Hex (Allen)