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™ Deltoluxe™ 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. The onboard Gretsch Deltoluxe magnetic soundhole pickup produces versatile electrified acoustic tone, providing added utility for live performance, recording, and effects pedals. Period-correct details such as a vintage-style pinned bridge, tortoiseshell binding and “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 Deltoluxe Dreadnought is a ramblin’ companion for newbies and old-timers alike.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: Jim Dandy™ Dreadnought
- Body Material: Laminated Sapele (Top), Laminated Sapele (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
- Electronics: Gretsch® Deltoluxe Soundhole Pickup
- Bridge: Walnut with Compensated Saddle
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Tortoiseshell
- Strings: D'Addario® EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges)
- Tuning Machines: Open-Gear Die-Cast
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
