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.

FEATURES

• Basswood body with X-bracing
• 14^th fret, 24”-scale nato set neck
• 12” radius walnut fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays and vintage-style 20 frets
• Synthetic bone nut
• Gretsch® Deltoluxe soundhole pickup with gold/white rosette rings
• String-through walnut bridge with compensated synthetic bone saddle
• Single-ply tortoise pickguard with “G” graphic
• 1950s-style vintage open-gear die-cast tuning machines and vintage end-pin strap buttons
• Nickel hardware

Product Specs

General

Model Name: Jim Dandy
Model Number: Deltoluxe Dreadnought, Walnut Fingerboard, Tortoiseshell Pickguard, Black Top
Series: Jim Dandy
Material: 2711230511
Orientation: Right-Hand

Neck

Neck Material: Nato
Neck Finish: Semi-Gloss
Neck Shape: "C" Shape
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Fingerboard Material: Walnut
Position Inlays: White Pearloid Dot
Truss Rod: Single-Action
Nut Width: 1.6825"
Scale Length: 24.75"

Body

Body Finish: Semi-Gloss
Body Shape: Dreadnought
Body Binding: Aged White
Body Material: Sapele
Bracing: X-Bracing

Hardware

Hardware Finish: Nickel
Tuning Machines: Open-Gear Die-Cast
Strings: D'Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges)

Electronics

Neck Pickup: Deltaluxe Soundhole Pickup

Additional Info

Case/Gig Bag: Optional: G2186 Dreadnought Gig Bag (p/n 099-6487-000)