Description
This is the super fun "Jim Dandy" model flat top dreadnought acoustic guitar from Gretsch. The Jim Dandy is a great, inexpensive guitar that sounds surprisingly good, considering its modest price. It has a pleasantly lo-fi sound that recalls the simple entry-level flat tops of the 1940s. Its voice is woody, punchy, full, and works remarkably well for big, bold strumming.
It doesn't just sound nice, though - its playability far exceeds its vintage counterparts. Its "C"-shaped nato neck and 12"-radius walnut fingerboard have a comfy, familiar feel, and its dreadnought body makes it ideal for players seeking an acoustic with plenty of power. Additionally, its "Steel Reinforced Neck" is just a nod to the old "stencil" guitars that didn't have adjustable truss rods - the Jim Dandy Dreadnought does indeed have an adjustable truss rod, making it a reliable tool for the modern performer.
This Jim Dandy model features a Gretsch Deltoluxe soundhole pickup, giving it more sonic versatility than the Jim Dandy standard. The Deltoluxe pickup flawlessly reproduces this guitar's natural woody resonance without the "quack" of a traditional piezo pickup, making it excellent for performers seeking a clear, transparent amplified tone. Plus, it really enhances the Jim Dandy's old-school aesthetic - this acoustic is a true stunner.
This guitar plays very well, sounds amazing for the price, and has a great mid-century style to boot. This is a brand new instrument that comes with the Gretsch limited lifetime warranty and all documentation. Contact us today for more information about this vintage-inspired Gretsch Jim Dandy!
Specs
Series: Jim Dandy™
Orientation: Right-Hand
Color: Black Top
Country of Origin: ID
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: Sapele
Body Finish: Semi-Gloss
Body Shape: Dreadnought
Body Top: Laminated Sapele
Body Binding: Tortoiseshell
Body Back: Laminated Sapele
Body Sides: Laminated Sapele
Body Style: Dreadnought
Body Material: Sapele
Bracing: X-Bracing
Waist: 10.125" (25.7 cm)
Rosette: Gold/White Rings
Bridge: Walnut with Compensated Saddle
Bridge Pins: Aged White
Pickguard: 1-Ply Tortoiseshell
Hardware Finish: Nickel
Tuning Machines: Open-Gear Die-Cast
Strings: D'Addario® EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges)
Strap Buttons: Vintage End-Pin
Controls: NA
Special Electronics: Gretsch® Deltoluxe Soundhole Pickup
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)
Truss Rod Wrench: 4 mm Hex (Allen)
SKU: 2711230511
