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Gretsch Jim Dandy Dreadnought - Walnut Fingerboard, Deep Cherry Burst

Gretsch Jim Dandy Dreadnought - Walnut Fingerboard, Deep Cherry Burst

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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.

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Product Name Gretsch Jim Dandy Dreadnought - Walnut Fingerboard, Deep Cherry Burst
Brand Gretsch
MPN 2711200530
UPC 885978680672

What's in the Box?

  • Gretsch Jim Dandy Dreadnought - Walnut Fingerboard, Black Pickguard, Deep Cherry Burst
  • 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

General

Series Jim Dandy™
Orientation Right-Hand
Color Deep Cherry Burst
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
Side Dots Black
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 Laminated 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 Laminated 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 Black with Gold "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

Dimensions 6.20 x 18.00 x 41.50 in
Shipping Weight 8.50 lb
Upper Bout 10.75" (273 mm)
Lower Bout 15" (381 mm)
Body Depth 4.5" (114 mm)
Body Length 19.4" (49.2 cm)
Fret Size Vintage
Scale Length 24.75" (629 mm)
Shipping Length 41.50 in
Shipping Height 6.20 in
Shipping Width 18.00 in

Accessories

Truss Rod Wrench 4 mm Hex (Allen)

Gretsch Jim Dandy Dreadnought - Walnut Fingerboard, Deep Cherry Burst

Details

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.

More Information
Product Name Gretsch Jim Dandy Dreadnought - Walnut Fingerboard, Deep Cherry Burst
Brand Gretsch
MPN 2711200530
UPC 885978680672

What's in the Box?

Gretsch Jim Dandy Dreadnought - Walnut Fingerboard, Black Pickguard, Deep Cherry Burst
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
Tech Specs

General

Series Jim Dandy™
Orientation Right-Hand
Color Deep Cherry Burst
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
Side Dots Black
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 Laminated 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 Laminated 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 Black with Gold "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

Dimensions 6.20 x 18.00 x 41.50 in
Shipping Weight 8.50 lb
Upper Bout 10.75" (273 mm)
Lower Bout 15" (381 mm)
Body Depth 4.5" (114 mm)
Body Length 19.4" (49.2 cm)
Fret Size Vintage
Scale Length 24.75" (629 mm)
Shipping Length 41.50 in
Shipping Height 6.20 in
Shipping Width 18.00 in

Accessories

Truss Rod Wrench 4 mm Hex (Allen)
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