Gretsch Deltoluxe Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar, Walnut Fretboard, Tortoiseshell Pickguard, Black Top
nspired by the historic “Rex” line of instrumentsoffered by mail-order catalog in the 1930s, ‘40sand ’50s, Jim Dandy™ models embody the charmand spirit of those early Gretsch® flat-top guitarswith superior playability and best-in-class-tone toboot
Featuring a specially-designed slope shoulderbody shape and a modest 24.75“ scale length,the Jim Dandy™ Deltoluxe™ Dreadnought offersa refreshingly comfortable and compact formfactor without sacrificing the volume, projectionand bass response for which dreadnought guitarsare so revered.
The X-braced body is crafted with selectlightweight laminate tonewoods for an optimalbalance of woody vintage tone and reliabledurability, while the “C”-shape neck presents aninviting feel for hours of old-timey inspiration. Theonboard Gretsch Deltoluxe magnetic soundholepickup produces versatile electrified acoustictone, providing added utility for live performance,recording, and effects pedals. Period-correctdetails such as a vintage-style pinned bridge,tortoiseshell binding and “G”-graphic pickguard,painted pinstripe purfling, 3-on-a-plate open-geartuning machines and oversized dot fingerboardinlays combine for a nostalgic personalitydestined for any barnburner or jamboree.
Well suited for everything from bluesy porchpickin’ to speakeasy swingin’, the Gretsch JimDandy Deltoluxe Dreadnought is a ramblin’companion for newbies and old-timers alike.
- Series: Jim Dandy™
- Body Shape: Dreadnought
- Body Top: Laminated Sapele
- Back and Sides: Laminated Sapele, Laminated Sapele
- Body Finish: Semi-Gloss
- Bracing: X-Bracing
- Rosette: Gold/White 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, 1.6825” (42.7 mm)
- Truss Rod: Single-Action
- Tuning Machines: Open-Gear Die-Cast
- Scale Length: 24.75” (629 mm)
- Bridge: Walnut with Compensated Saddle
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Tortoiseshell
- Special Electronics: Gretsch® Deltoluxe Soundhole Pickup
- Controls: NA
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Strings: D’Addario® EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges)
- Case/Gig Bag: None
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| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| SKU | GRETSCH-2711230511 |
| UPC | 717669567170 |