Inspired by the historic “Rex” line of instruments offered by mail-order catalogue 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.
FEATURES
- Basswood body with X-bracing
- 14th fret, 24”-scale nato set neck
- 12” radius walnut fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays and vintage-style 20 frets
- Synthetic bone nut
- Gretsch® Deltoluxe soundhole pickup with gold/white rosette rings
- String-through walnut bridge with compensated synthetic bone saddle
- Single-ply tortoise pickguard with “G” graphic
- 1950s-style vintage open-gear die-cast tuning machines and vintage end-pin strap buttons
- Nickel hardware
General
Jim Dandy™
Right-Hand
Black Top
Indonesia
Neck
1950's Gretsch® 3x3
Nato
Semi-Gloss
"C" Shape
12" (305 mm)
Walnut
White Pearloid Dot
20 (14 to Body)
Single-Action
4 mm Hex
Synthetic Bone
1.6825" (42.7 mm)
Synthetic Bone
Body
Sapele
Semi-Gloss
Dreadnought
Laminated Sapele
Tortoiseshell
Laminated Sapele
Laminated Sapele
Dreadnought
Sapele
X-Bracing
10.125" (25.7 cm)
Hardware
Walnut with Compensated Saddle
Aged White
1-Ply Tortoiseshell
Nickel
Open-Gear Die-Cast
D'Addario® EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges)
Vintage End-Pin
Electronics
Gretsch® Deltoluxe Soundhole Pickup
Gold/White Rings
