Gretsch Deltoluxe Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar, Walnut Fingerboard, Black

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™ Deltoluxe™ 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. The onboard Gretsch Deltoluxe magnetic soundhole pickup produces versatile electrified acoustic tone, providing added utility for live performance, recording, and effects pedals. Period-correct details such as a vintage-style pinned bridge, tortoiseshell binding and “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 Deltoluxe Dreadnought is a ramblin’ companion for newbies and old-timers alike.

General

• Colour: Black Top
• Country Of Origin: ID
• Orientation: Right-Hand

Neck

• Fingerboard Material: Walnut
• Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
• Neck Finish: Semi-Gloss
• Neck Shape: “C” Shape
• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width: 1.6825" (42.7 mm)
• Position Inlays: White Pearloid Dot
• Neck Material: Nato
• Refinement Neck Shape: C Shape
• Truss Rod: Single-Action
• Number Of Frets: 20 (14 to Body)
• Fret Size: Vintage
• Scale Length: 24.75" (629 mm)

Body

• Body Finish: Semi-Gloss
• Body Material: Sapele
• Body Shape: Dreadnought
• Body Back: Laminated Sapele
• Body Binding: Tortoiseshell
• Body Sides: Laminated Sapele
• Body Style: Dreadnought
• Body Top: Laminated Sapele
• Bracing: X-Bracing
• Rosette: Gold/White Rings

Hardware

• Bridge: Walnut with Compensated Saddle
• Hardware Finish: Nickel
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Tortoiseshell
• Strap Buttons: Vintage End-Pin
• Strings: D'Addario® EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges)
• Tuning Machines: Open-Gear Die-Cast
• Bridge Pins: Aged White

Electronics

• Controls: NA
• Special Electronics: Gretsch® Deltoluxe Soundhole Pickup

Miscellaneous

• Case Gig Bag: None