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® 3×3
• 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