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.

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

General:
Brand Name: Gretsch
Case Type: Case Not Included
Hardware Color: Nickel
Product Color: Deep Cherry Burst
Series: Gretsch Acoustic

Body:
Body Binding: Aged White
Body Finish: Semi-Gloss
Body Material: Laminated Sapele
Body Shape: Dreadnought
Bracing Pattern: X-Bracing
Rosette: White/Black Rings
Top Material: Laminated Sapele

Neck:
Fingerboard Inlay: White Pearloid Dot
Fingerboard Material: Walnut
Frets to Body: 14
Headstock Inlay or Decal: 1950's Gretsch 3x3
Neck Binding: Aged White
Neck Finish: Semi-Gloss
Neck Joint: Nato Set Neck
Neck Material: Nato
Neck Shape: "C" Shape
Neck Tint or Color: Deep Cherry Burst
Number of Frets: 20 Frets
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.6825" (42.7mm)
Side Marker Inlay: Black
Truss Rod: Single Action

Electronics:

Hardware:
Bridge: Walnut w/Compensated Saddle
Bridge Pins: Aged White
Fret Wire: Vintage Style
Pickguard: 1-Ply Black w/Gold "G"
Saddle Material: Synthetic Bone
Tuning Machines: Open-Gear Die-Cast