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 from select lightweight laminate tonewoods for an optimal balance of vintage woody tone and reliable durability, while the “C”-shaped neck offers 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 tuning machines and vintage end-pin strap buttons