Gretsch Jim Dandy™ Deltoluxe Dreadnought, Walnut Fingerboard, Tortoiseshell Pickguard – Black Top

Description

Gretsch Jim Dandy™ Deltoluxe Dreadnought, Walnut Fingerboard, Tortoiseshell Pickguard – Black Top

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