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 the superior playability and best-in-class tone that their namesake suggests.
Featuring a comfortable and compact concert body shape and a modest 24.75“ scale length, the Jim Dandy™ Concert strikes the perfect sweet-spot of versatile tone and approachable playability for a wide variety of musical settings.
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 Concert is a ramblin’ companion for newbies and old-timers alike.
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Body
Build |
Acoustic |
Body Finish |
Semi-Gloss |
Body Shape |
Concert |
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 |
4.2" (11 cm) |
Body Length |
19" (483mm) |
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Miscellaneous
Strings |
D'Addario® EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges) |
Strap Buttons |
Vintage End-Pin |
Case/Gig Bag |
None |
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Neck
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 |
18 (12 to Body) |
Fret Size |
Vintage |
Nut Material |
Synthetic Bone |
Nut Width |
1.6875" (42.86 mm) |
Position Inlays |
White Pearloid Dot |
Truss Rod Nut |
4 mm Hex |
Truss Rod Wrench |
4 mm Hex (Allen) |
Headstock |
1950's Gretsch® 3x3 |