Gretsch - Jim Dandy Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar - Frontier Stain
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.
BUILD: Acoustic
BODY FINISH: Semi-Gloss
BODY SHAPE: Dreadnought
BODY MATERIAL: Sapele
BRACING: X-Bracing
ROSETTE: White/Black Rings
BODY BINDING: Aged White
BODY BACK: Laminated Sapele
BODY SIDES: Laminated Sapele
BODY TOP: Laminated Sapele
BODY DEPTH: 4.5" (114 mm)
BODY LENGTH: 19.4" (49.2 cm)
NECK MATERIAL: Nato
NECK FINISH: Semi-Gloss
NECK SHAPE: "C" Shape
NECK BINDING: Aged White
SCALE LENGTH: 24.75" (629 mm)
FINGERBOARD RADIUS: 12" (305 mm)
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Walnut
NUMBER OF FRETS: 20 (14 to Body)
FRET SIZE: Vintage
NUT MATERIAL: Synthetic Bone
NUT WIDTH: 1.6825" (42.7 mm)
POSITION INLAYS: White Pearloid Dot
TRUSS ROD NUT: 4 mm Hex
TRUSS ROD WRENCH: 4 mm Hex (Allen)
HEADSTOCK: 1950's Gretsch® 3x3