Description
Inspired by the historic Gretsch Rex guitars found in mail order catalogues throughout the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, the Gretsch Jim Dandy Concert captures vintage Americana spirit with authentic styling, warm acoustic tone and comfortable modern playability. Combining a compact concert body shape with retro inspired appointments, this acoustic guitar delivers impressive versatility for everything from folk and blues to country and traditional roots music.
Compact, lightweight and packed with character, the Jim Dandy Concert offers classic Gretsch personality with dependable everyday performance.
Main Features
- Compact concert body shape
- Basswood body with X bracing
- Comfortable 24.75 inch scale length
- 12th fret nato set neck
- Comfortable “C” shaped neck profile
- Vintage style 20 frets
- Walnut fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays
- Synthetic bone nut
- String through walnut bridge with compensated saddle
- Vintage open gear tuning machines
- Single ply white pickguard with Gretsch “G” graphic
- Lightweight construction with authentic retro styling
Classic Vintage Acoustic Character
The Jim Dandy Concert is designed to deliver the warm, woody response and focused midrange associated with vintage acoustic instruments. The concert body shape provides a balanced voice with excellent clarity and versatility across a wide range of playing styles.
Whether fingerpicking, strumming or accompanying vocals, the Jim Dandy offers expressive acoustic performance with plenty of charm.
Comfortable Compact Design
Featuring a modest 24.75 inch scale length and compact concert body dimensions, the Jim Dandy Concert offers an inviting playing experience suitable for musicians of all levels.
Its manageable size makes it ideal for home playing, travelling, songwriting and long practice sessions while maintaining enough projection for performance.
Lightweight Construction With Reliable Durability
The X braced laminate basswood body balances vintage tonal character with enhanced resilience, helping the instrument withstand regular playing and environmental changes.
The result is dependable performance paired with traditional acoustic warmth.
Vintage Inspired Styling
Period correct appointments create unmistakable retro appeal throughout the instrument, including:
- Vintage style open gear tuning machines
- Oversized pearloid dot inlays
- Gretsch “G” graphic pickguard
- Traditional strap buttons
- Classic aesthetic appointments inspired by mid century Gretsch acoustics
Every detail contributes to the nostalgic personality that defines the Jim Dandy series.
Comfortable Neck And Playability
The comfortable “C” shaped nato neck provides a familiar feel suitable for chord work, fingerstyle playing and melodic passages. The shorter scale length also reduces string tension slightly, improving comfort and playability.
Combined with 20 vintage style frets, the Jim Dandy Concert feels approachable for beginners while remaining inspiring for experienced players.
Why Buy The Gretsch Jim Dandy Concert?
The Gretsch Jim Dandy Concert is ideal for players wanting authentic vintage acoustic character with comfortable modern playability in a compact, versatile instrument.
Excellent For Multiple Playing Styles
Its balanced concert body tone suits blues, folk, country, fingerpicking and singer songwriter performances.
Comfortable For New And Experienced Players
The compact body and shorter scale length create a relaxed playing experience while maintaining expressive tonal response.
Full Of Retro Character
Vintage inspired styling and old school Gretsch charm help the Jim Dandy stand apart from modern acoustic designs.
Perfect Everyday Acoustic Companion
Lightweight, portable and durable, the Jim Dandy Concert is equally at home in the living room, on stage or around the campfire.
Specifications
General
- Series: Jim Dandy™
- Orientation: Right-Hand
- Colour: Deep Cherry Burst
- Country Of Origin: ID
Neck
- 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
- Side Dots: Black
- Number Of Frets: 20 (14 to Body)
- Truss Rod: Single-Action
- Truss Rod Nut: 4 mm Hex
- String Nut: Synthetic Bone
- Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.86 mm)
- Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
- Fret Size: Vintage
- Scale Length: 24.75" (629 mm)
Body
- Body: Laminated Sapele
- Body Finish: Semi-Gloss
- Body Shape: Concert
- Body Top: Laminated Sapele
- Body Binding: Aged White
- Body Back: Laminated Sapele
- Body Sides: Laminated Sapele
- Body Style: Concert
- Body Material: Laminated Sapele
- Bracing: X-Bracing
- Waist: 8.25" (210 mm)
- Rosette: White/Black Rings
Hardware
- Bridge: Walnut With Compensated Saddle
- Bridge Pins: Aged White
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Black with Gold “G”
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Tuning Machines: Open-Gear Die-Cast
- Strings: D'Addario® EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges)
- Strap Buttons: Vintage End-Pin
Delivery
This product is in stock and ready to ship
This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by DPD who generally provide a one-hour window of delivery on the morning of delivery by email or text message.
FREE delivery within mainland UK
UK Non-Mainland: from £12
Rep. of Ireland and Mainland Europe: from £30 (calculated at checkout).
Order this item before 2pm we will despatch it on the same day
Warranty Information
Gretsch Warranty Information: 1 year
Please note this information is provided for guidance only as manufacturer warranties may be updated from time to time. For full please visit the manufacturer's website here.
3 years warranty for VIP members
