| In Depth | Gretsch Jim Dandy™ Dreadnought, Walnut Fingerboard, White Pickguard, 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. 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 tuningmachines and vintage end-pin strap buttons Specs: SERIES Jim Dandy™ 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 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) 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 |
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| Model | Jim Dandy Dreadnought Rex Burst |