Description
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.
Specifications
| Body Shape |
Jim Dandy™ Dreadnought |
| Body Material |
Laminated Basswood (Top), Laminated Basswood (Body) |
| Body Finish |
Semi-Gloss |
| Neck Profile |
"C" Shape |
| Fretboard Material |
Walnut |
| Fretboard Radius |
12" (305 mm) |
| Scale Length |
24.75" (629 mm) |
| No. of Frets |
20 (14 to Body) Vintage Frets |
| Fretboard Inlays |
White Pearloid Dot |
| Bridge |
Walnut with Compensated saddle |
| Pickguard |
1-Ply Aged White with "G" Graphic |
| Strings |
D'Addario® EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges) |
| Tuning Machines |
Open-Gear Die-Cast |
| Hardware Finish |
Nickel |
