Description
The Gretsch Jim Dandy Concert in Deep Cherry Burst is a great choice for anyone looking for an acoustic with classic style and vintage spirit. If you're a beginner, someone with a smaller frame, or just a fan of old-school porch pickin', this model captures the vibe of the original "Rex" guitars from the 1930s to '50s. It's got a look and sound that feels right at home whether you're strumming on your couch or heading out to a backyard jam.
With its compact concert body, lightweight laminated sapele construction, and comfortable 24.75" scale, the Jim Dandy delivers a warm, woody sound that's easy to handle. The X-bracing gives it surprising resonance for its size, while the vintage "C"-shaped neck, walnut fingerboard, and classic details like the "G" pickguard keep things feeling authentic and inviting. Whether you're working on fingerstyle blues, folk tunes, or just want a couch-friendly strummer, it's easy to play and has a reliable, sturdy build.
The neck profile feels just right for extended practice sessions, and features like the open-gear tuners and compensated saddle help with tuning stability and playability. It's the kind of guitar that just begs to be played, and we trust it to deliver on sound and feel. We've seen these hold up well for both new players and folks who just want a dependable, vintage-inspired acoustic around the house.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: Concert
- Body Top: Laminated Sapele
- Back and Sides: Laminated Sapele
- Body Finish: Semi-Gloss
- Bracing: X-Bracing
- Rosette: White/Black Rings
- Neck: Nato, "C" Shape
- Neck Finish: Semi-Gloss
- Fingerboard: Walnut, 12" (305 mm)
- Frets: 20 (14 to Body), Vintage
- Position Inlays: White Pearloid Dot
- Nut (Material/Width): Synthetic Bone, 1.6875" (42.86 mm)
- Tuning Machines: Open-Gear Die-Cast
- Scale Length: 24.75" (629 mm)
- Bridge: Walnut with Compensated Saddle
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Black with Gold "G"
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
Sku: 2711100530
