Description

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.

SPECS

• GENERAL
  

  MODEL NUMBER	2711230511
  SERIES	Jim Dandy
  COLOR	Black Top
  NUMBER OF STRINGS	6
  ORIENTATION	Right-Hand

• BODY
  

  BUILD	Acoustic
  BODY FINISH	Semi-Gloss
  BODY SHAPE	Dreadnought
  BODY MATERIAL	Sapele
  BRACING	X-Bracing
  ROSETTE	Gold/White Rings
  BODY BINDING	Tortoiseshell
  BODY BACK	Laminated Sapele
  BODY SIDES	Laminated Sapele
  BODY TOP	Laminated Sapele
  BODY DEPTH	4.5″ (114 mm)
  BODY LENGTH	19.4″ (49.2 cm)

• MISCELLANEOUS
  

  STRINGS	D’Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges)
  STRAP BUTTONS	Vintage End-Pin
  CASE/GIG BAG	None

• NECK
  

  NECK MATERIAL	Nato
  NECK FINISH	Semi-Gloss
  NECK SHAPE	“C” Shape
  NECK BINDING	Tortoiseshell
  SCALE LENGTH	24.75″ (629 mm)
  FINGERBOARD RADIUS	12″ (305 mm)
  FINGERBOARD MATERIAL	Walnut
  NUMBER OF FRETS	20 (14 to Body)
  FRET SIZE	Vintage
  NUT MATERIAL	Synthetic Bone
  NUT WIDTH	1.6825″ (42.7 mm)
  POSITION INLAYS	White Pearloid Dot
  TRUSS ROD NUT	4 mm Hex
  TRUSS ROD WRENCH	4 mm Hex (Allen)
  HEADSTOCK	1950’s Gretsch 3×3

• HARDWARE
  

  BRIDGE	Walnut with Compensated Saddle
  HARDWARE FINISH	Nickel
  TUNING MACHINES	Open-Gear Die-Cast
  PICKGUARD	1-Ply Tortoiseshell

• ELECTRONICS
  

  CONTROLS	NA
  SPECIAL ELECTRONICS	Gretsch Deltoluxe Soundhole Pickup