Gretsch Jim Dandy Dreadnought, Rex Burst
Gretsch Jim Dandy Dreadnought, Rex 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.
Specifications:
- Series: Jim Dandy™
- Orientation: Right-Hand
- Color: Rex Burst
- Country Of Origin: ID
- 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: Basswood
- Body Finish: Semi-Gloss
- Body Shape: Dreadnought
- Body Top: Laminated Basswood
- Body Binding: Aged White
- Body Back: Laminated Basswood
- Body Sides: Laminated Basswood
- Body Style: Dreadnought
- Body Material: Basswood
- Bracing: X-Bracing
- Waist: 10.125" (25.7 cm)
- Rosette: White/Black Rings
- Bridge: Walnut with Compensated Saddle
- Bridge Pins: Aged White
- Pickguard: 1-Ply White
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Tuning Machines: Open-Gear Die-Cast
- Strings: D'Addario® EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges)
- Strap Buttons: Vintage End-Pin