nspired 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.See lessFeaturesBasswood body with X-bracing12th fret, 24.75”-scale nato set neckVintage-style 20 fretsSynthetic bone nutWalnut fingerboard with pearloid dot inlaysString-through walnut bridge with compensated saddleSingle-ply aged white pickguard with “G” graphic1950s-style vintage open-gear die-cast tuningmachines and vintage end-pin strap buttonsNeckHeadstock – 1950’s Gretsch® 3×3Neck Material – NatoNeck Finish – Semi-GlossNeck Shape – “C” ShapeFingerboard Radius – 12″ (305 mm)Fingerboard Material – WalnutPosition Inlays – White Pearloid DotNumber of Frets – 20 (14 to Body)Truss Rod – Single-ActionTruss Rod Nut – 4 mm HexString Nut – Synthetic BoneNut Width – 1.6825″ (42.7 mm)Nut Material – Synthetic BoneFret Size – VintageScale Length – 24.75″ (629 mm)BodyBody – BasswoodBody Finish – Semi-GlossBody Shape – DreadnoughtBody Top – Laminated BasswoodBody Binding – Aged WhiteBody Back – Laminated BasswoodBody Sides – Laminated BasswoodBody Style – DreadnoughtBody Material – BasswoodBracing – X-BracingWaist – 10.125″ (25.7 cm)Rosette – White/Black RingsHardwareBridge – Walnut with Compensated SaddleBridge Pins – Aged WhitePickguard – 1-Ply WhiteHardware Finish – NickelTuning Machines – Open-Gear Die-CastStrings – D’Addario® EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges)Strap Buttons – Vintage End-Pin
