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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.
General
SERIES: Jim Dandy™
ORIENTATION: Right-Hand
COLOR: Frontier Stain
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
Body
BODY: Sapele
BODY FINISH: Semi-Gloss
BODY SHAPE: Dreadnought
BODY TOP: Laminated Sapele
BODY BINDING: Aged White
BODY BACK: Laminated Sapele
BODY SIDES: Laminated Sapele
BODY STYLE: Dreadnought
BODY MATERIAL: Sapele
BRACING: X-Bracing
WAIST: 10.125" (25.7 cm)
ROSETTE: White/Black Rings
Hardware
BRIDGE: Walnut with Compensated Saddle
BRIDGE PINS: Aged White
PICKGUARD: 1-Ply Aged White with Black "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
Measurements
UPPER BOUT: 10.75" (273mm)
LOWER BOUT: 15" (381mm)
BODY DEPTH: 4.5" (114 mm)
BODY LENGTH: 19.4" (49.2 cm)
FRET SIZE: Vintage
SCALE LENGTH: 24.75" (629 mm)
Accessories
TRUSS ROD WRENCH: 4 mm Hex (Allen)
