Gretsch Jim Dandy Dreadnought, Rex Burst

2025-02-21T17:12:23+00:00

Price: 185.00

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.

Features:

Basswood body with X-bracing

12th fret, 24”-scale nato set neck

Vintage-style 20 frets

Synthetic bone nut

Walnut fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays

String-through walnut bridge with compensated saddle

Single-ply white pickguard with “G” graphic

1950s-style vintage open-gear die-cast tuningmachines and vintage end-pin strap buttons

Specification:

Body: Basswood

Finish: Semi-Gloss

Neck: Nato

Neck Shape: "C" Shape

Fingerboard: Walnut

Frets: 20 (14 to body), Vintage

Inlays: White Pearloid Dot

Scale Length: 24.75" (629mm)

Bridge: Walnut with Compensated Saddles

Hardware Finish: Nickle

Tuning Machines: Open-Gear Die-Case