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 Number2711200530

SeriesJim Dandy™

ColorDeep Cherry Burst

Number of Strings6

OrientationRight-Hand

Body

BuildAcoustic

Body FinishSemi-Gloss

Body ShapeDreadnought

Body MaterialLaminated Sapele

BracingX-Bracing

RosetteWhite/Black Rings

Body BindingAged White

Body BackLaminated Sapele

Body SidesLaminated Sapele

Body TopLaminated Sapele

Body Depth4.5" (114 mm)

Body Length19.4" (49.2 cm)

Miscellaneous

StringsD'Addario® EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges)

Strap ButtonsVintage End-Pin

Case/Gig BagNone

Neck

Neck MaterialNato

Neck FinishSemi-Gloss

Neck Shape"C" Shape

Neck BindingAged White

Scale Length24.75" (629 mm)

Fingerboard Radius12" (305 mm)

Fingerboard MaterialWalnut

Number of Frets20 (14 to Body)

Fret SizeVintage

Nut MaterialSynthetic Bone

Nut Width1.6825" (42.7 mm)

Position InlaysWhite Pearloid Dot

Side DotsBlack

Truss Rod Nut4 mm Hex

Truss Rod Wrench4 mm Hex (Allen)

Headstock1950's Gretsch® 3x3

Hardware

BridgeWalnut with Compensated Saddle

Hardware FinishNickel

Tuning MachinesOpen-Gear Die-Cast

Pickguard1-Ply Black with Gold "G"