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.
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.
SPECS
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GENERAL
MODEL NUMBER 2711220579 SERIES Jim Dandy™ COLOR Frontier Stain NUMBER OF STRINGS 6 ORIENTATION Right-Hand
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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 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
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HARDWARE
BRIDGE Walnut with Compensated Saddle HARDWARE FINISH Nickel TUNING MACHINES Open-Gear Die-Cast PICKGUARD 1-Ply Aged White with Black "G"
