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 the superior playability and best-in-class tone,

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.

Features

• Basswood body with X-bracing
  
• 12th fret, 24”-scale nato set neck
  
• Vintage-style 20 frets
  
• Synthetic bone nut
  
• Walnut fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays
  
• String-through walnut bridge with compensated saddle
  
• Single-ply aged white pickguard with “G” graphic
  
• 1950s-style vintage open-gear die-cast tuningmachines and vintage end-pin strap buttons

Specs

General

Series:  Jim Dandy™
Orientation:  Right-Hand
Color:  Rex Burst
Country Of Origin:  ID

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

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

Measurements
Dimensions:  6.00x18.00x41.50 IN
Shipping Weight:  7.90 LB
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)
Shipping Length:  41.50 IN
Shipping Height:  6.00 IN
Shipping Width:  18.00 IN

Accessories
Truss Rod Wrench:  4 mm Hex (Allen)

Miscellaneous
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Commodity Code:  9202.90.2000