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.

Product Features

• Lightweight Laminate Tonewoods Develop Strong Projection and Clarity Characteristic of Old-Timey Flat-Top Models
• X-Style Bracing Pattern for Enhanced Vibration and Resonance
• Easy-Playing 12" Radius Walnut Fingerboard with 20 Vintage-Style Frets
• Walnut Bridge with Compensated Saddle and Synthetic Bone Nut for Reliable String Positioning
• Single-Ply Aged Pickguard with “G” Graphic
• 1950s-Style Vintage Open-Gear Die-Cast Tuning Machines and Vintage End-Pin Strap Buttons

Attributes

• Color: Deep Cherry Burst
• Body Shape: Dreadnought

Technical Specifications

• Type: Acoustic
• # of Strings: 6
• Body Type: Hollow Body
• Orientation: Right
• Back And Sides Material: High-Pressure Laminate
• Top Material: Sapele
• Body Finish: Semi-Gloss
• Neck Material: Nato
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• # of Frets: 20
• Nut Width: 1.6825"
• Features: Fingerboard Inlay, Pickguard
• Neck Radius: 12"
• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
• Fingerboard Material: Walnut