Gretsch Guitars - Jim Dandy Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar, Walnut Fingerboard and Black Pickguard - Deep Cherry Burst

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.

Features

• Basswood body with X-bracing
• 12th fret, 24"-scale nato set neck
• Vintage-style 20 frets
• Synthetic bone nut
• Walnut fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays
• String-through walnut bridge with compensated saddle
• Single-ply aged white pickguard with "G" graphic
• 1950s-style vintage open-gear die-cast tuning machines and vintage end-pin strap buttons

Specifications

General
Series: Jim Dandy™
Orientation: Right-Hand
Country of Origin: ID

Neck
Headstock: 1950's Gretsch® 3x3
Neck Material: Nato
Neck Finish: Semi-Gloss
Neck Shape: "C" Shape
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Walnut
Position Inlays: White Pearloid Dot
Side Dots: Black
Frets: 20 (14 to Body) Vintage-style
Truss Rod: Single-Action
Truss Rod Nut: 4 mm Hex
String Nut: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.6825" (42.7 mm)
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone

Body
Body Top: Laminated Sapele
Body Back and Sides: Laminated Sapele
Body Finish: Semi-Gloss
Body Shape: Dreadnought
Body Binding: Aged White
Bracing: X-Bracing
Upper Bout: 10.75" (273mm)
Lower Bout: 15" (381mm)
Body Depth: 4.5" (114 mm)
Body Length: 19.4" (49.2 cm)
Waist: 10.125" (25.7 cm)
Rosette: White/Black Rings

Hardware
Bridge: Walnut with Compensated Saddle
Bridge Pins: Aged White
Pickguard: 1-Ply Black with Gold "G"
Hardware Finish: Nickel
Tuning Machines: Open-Gear Die-Cast
Strings: D'Addario® EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges)
Strap Buttons: Vintage End-Pin