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This is the exact guitar you'll receive. This guitar is brand new, but has been on display on our sales floor. May have a few light examples of shop wear such as light marks, scratches, etc. May not ship in original shipping box. This instrument still carries the full manufacturers warranty, and will be thoroughly inspected before shipping.
Serial Number: IWA2553753
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™ 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.
General
Series: Jim Dandy™
Orientation: Right-Hand
Color: Black Top
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
Number of Frets: 20 (14 to Body)
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
Fret Size: Vintage
Scale Length: 24.75" (629 mm)
Body
Body: Sapele
Body Finish: Semi-Gloss
Body Shape: Dreadnought
Body Top: Laminated Sapele
Body Binding: Tortoiseshell
Body Back: Laminated Sapele
Body Sides: Laminated Sapele
Body Style: Dreadnought
Body Material: Sapele
Bracing: X-Bracing
Waist: 10.125" (25.7 cm)
Rosette: Gold/White Rings
Hardware
Bridge: Walnut with Compensated Saddle
Bridge Pins: Aged White
Pickguard: 1-Ply Tortoiseshell
Hardware Finish: Nickel
Tuning Machines: Open-Gear Die-Cast
Strings: D'Addario® EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges)
Strap Buttons: Vintage End-Pin
Electronics
Controls: NA
Special Electronics: Gretsch® Deltoluxe Soundhole Pickup
Accessories
Truss Rod Wrench: 4 mm Hex (Allen)
