Gretsch – Deltoluxe Dreadnought Black Top – 2711230511
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.
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.
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.
| GENERAL | |
| MODEL NUMBER | 2711230511 |
| SERIES | Jim Dandy™ |
| COLOR | Black Top |
| NUMBER OF STRINGS | 6 |
| ORIENTATION | Right-Hand |
| BODY | |
| BUILD | Acoustic |
| BODY FINISH | Semi-Gloss |
| BODY SHAPE | Dreadnought |
| BODY MATERIAL | Sapele |
| BRACING | X-Bracing |
| ROSETTE | Gold/White Rings |
| BODY BINDING | Tortoiseshell |
| 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) |
| MISCELLANEOUS | |
| STRINGS | D'Addario® EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges) |
| STRAP BUTTONS | Vintage End-Pin |
| CASE/GIG BAG | None |
| NECK | |
| NECK MATERIAL | Nato |
| NECK FINISH | Semi-Gloss |
| NECK SHAPE | "C" Shape |
| NECK BINDING | Tortoiseshell |
| 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 |
| HARDWARE | |
| BRIDGE | Walnut with Compensated Saddle |
| HARDWARE FINISH | Nickel |
| TUNING MACHINES | Open-Gear Die-Cast |
| PICKGUARD | 1-Ply Tortoiseshell |
| ELECTRONICS | |
| CONTROLS | NA |
| SPECIAL ELECTRONICS | Gretsch® Deltoluxe Soundhole Pickup |
