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

• MODEL NUMBER: 2711220579
• SERIES: Jim Dandy™
• COLOR: Frontier Stain 
• NUMBER: OF STRINGS 6
• ORIENTATION: Right-Hand

BODY

• BUILD: Acoustic 
• BODY FINISH: Semi-Gloss
• BODY SHAPE: Dreadnought
• BODY MATERIAL: Sapele
• BRACING: X-Bracing 
• ROSETTE: White/Black Rings
• BODY BINDING: Aged White
• 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)

NECK

• NECK MATERIAL: Nato
• NECK FINISH: Semi-Gloss
• NECK SHAPE: "C" Shape
• NECK BINDING: Aged White
• 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® 3x3

HARDWARE

• BRIDGE: Walnut with Compensated Saddle 
• HARDWARE FINISH: Nickel
• TUNING MACHINES: Open-Gear Die-Cast
• PICKGUARD: 1-Ply White

MISCELLANEOUS

• STRINGS: D'Addario® EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges)
• STRAP BUTTONS: Vintage End-Pin