Gretsch Jim Dandy Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar - Frontier Stain

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Weight: 3 lbs 15.4 oz

Serial Number: IWA 2458920

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: Roots Collection
  • ORIENTATION: Right-Hand
  • COLOR: Frontier Stain
  • COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: ID

Neck -

  • HEADSTOCK: 1950's Gretsch® 3x3
  • HEADSTOCK BINDING: None
  • NECK MATERIAL: Nato
  • NECK FINISH: Semi-Gloss
  • NECK SHAPE: “C” Shape
  • NECK CONSTRUCTION: Set-Neck
  • FINGERBOARD RADIUS: 12" (305 mm)
  • FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Black Walnut
  • POSITION INLAYS: Pearloid Dot
  • NUMBER OF FRETS: 18 (12 to Body)
  • TRUSS ROD: Dual-Action
  • TRUSS ROD NUT: Hex
  • STRING NUT: Synthetic Bone
  • NUT MATERIAL: Synthetic Bone

Body -

  • BODY: Sapele
  • BODY FINISH: Semi-Gloss
  • BODY SHAPE: Jim Dandy 
  • BODY TOP: Sapele
  • BODY BINDING: Aged White
  • BODY BACK: Sapele
  • BODY SIDES: Sapele
  • BODY MATERIAL: Sapele
  • CUTAWAY: Non Cutaway
  • BRACING: X-Bracing
  • WAIST: 8.125" (20.63 cm)
  • ROSETTE: White/Black Rings
  • SOUND HOLE: 3 7/16" Diameter Soundhole

Hardware -

  • BRIDGE: Walnut Top-Load with Compensated Saddle
  • BRIDGE COVER/TAILPIECE: Traditional Acoustic Bridge
  • BRIDGE PINS: N/A
  • 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