Description
This is the super fun "Jim Dandy" Deltoluxe model flat-top parlor acoustic guitar from Gretsch. The Jim Dandy is a great, inexpensive little 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, and works remarkably well with fingerstyle and blues playing.
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 fit, and its compact size makes it ideal for players seeking a small-bodied, lightweight acoustic. Additionally, its "Steel Reinforced Neck" is really just a nod to the old "stencil" guitars that didn't have adjustable truss rods - the Jim Dandy 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 enhances the Jim Dandy's old-school aesthetic - this little parlor acoustic is a true stunner.
This guitar plays 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 Deltoluxe!
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: 18 (12 to Body)
Truss Rod: Single-Action
Truss Rod Nut: 4 mm Hex
String Nut: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.69" (43 mm)
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Body: Sapele
Body Finish: Semi-Gloss
Body Shape: Parlor
Body Top: Laminated Sapele
Body Binding: Tortoiseshell
Body Back: Laminated Sapele
Body Sides: Laminated Sapele
Body Material: Sapele
Bracing: X-Bracing
Waist: 7.8" (19.8 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
Truss Rod Wrench: 4 mm Hex (Allen)
Upper Bout: 9.31" (237 mm)
Lower Bout: 12.6" (320 mm)
Body Depth: 3.75" (95 mm)
Body Length: 17.8" (45.2 cm)
Fret Size: Vintage
Scale Length: 24" (610 mm)
SKU: 2711030511
