Gretsch Jim Dandy Dreadnought Rex Burst

$299.00
RRP $329.00

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SKU: 2711200535

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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.

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

SPECIFICATIONS

Series: Jim Dandy™
Orientation: Right-hand
Color: Rex 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
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: 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

Hardware
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

Measurements
Dimensions: 6.00x18.00x41.50 in
Shipping Weight: 7.90 lb
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)
Shipping Length: 41.50 in
Shipping Height: 6.00 in
Shipping Width: 18.00 in

Accessories
Truss Rod Wrench: 4 Mm Hex (allen)

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