Gretsch Jim Dandy Concert Acoustic Guitar - Deep Cherry Burst, Walnut Fingerboard
Inspired by the historic “Rex” line of guitars from the 1930s–1950s, the Gretsch® Jim Dandy™ Concert embodies the charm, character, and playability of those early flat-top models. With its compact concert body, short 24.75" scale length, and period-correct details, the Jim Dandy delivers vintage vibes with modern reliability.
Crafted with laminated sapele tonewoods and X-bracing, this guitar produces a warm, woody tone that’s perfect for porch pickin’, blues, folk, and swing. The comfortable “C”-shaped nato neck and walnut fingerboard with oversized pearloid dot inlays make it inviting for players of all skill levels. Classic Gretsch appointments like the “G” pickguard, painted purfling, and open-gear tuners give it an authentic retro personality destined for any jam session.
Features
- Inspired by Gretsch’s historic 1930s–1950s Rex guitars
- Compact concert body with vintage sapele construction and X-bracing
- Comfortable nato “C”-shaped neck with 20 vintage frets
- Walnut fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays and semi-gloss finish
- String-through walnut bridge with compensated saddle
- Period-correct touches: “G” graphic pickguard, open-gear tuners, vintage-style purfling
- 24.75" scale for approachable playability
- Warm, balanced tone ideal for blues, folk, and swing
Specs
| Body Shape | Concert |
| Body Material | Laminated Sapele |
| Top Material | Laminated Sapele |
| Back & Sides | Laminated Sapele |
| Bracing | X-Bracing |
| Body Finish | Semi-Gloss |
| Neck Material | Nato |
| Neck Shape | “C” Shape |
| Neck Finish | Semi-Gloss |
| Scale Length | 24.75" (629mm) |
| Fingerboard | Walnut |
| Fingerboard Radius | 12" (305mm) |
| Frets | 20, Vintage Size (14 to body) |
| Inlays | White Pearloid Dot |
| Nut Material | Synthetic Bone |
| Nut Width | 1.6875" (42.86mm) |
| Bridge | Walnut with Compensated Saddle |
| Saddle Material | Synthetic Bone |
| 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) |
| Strap Buttons | Vintage End-Pin |
| Headstock | 1950s Gretsch® 3x3 |
| Case / Bag | Not Included |
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Description
Inspired by the historic “Rex” line of guitars from the 1930s–1950s, the Gretsch® Jim Dandy™ Concert embodies the charm, character, and playability of those early flat-top models. With its compact concert body, short 24.75" scale length, and period-correct details, the Jim Dandy delivers vintage vibes with modern reliability.
Crafted with laminated sapele tonewoods and X-bracing, this guitar produces a warm, woody tone that’s perfect for porch pickin’, blues, folk, and swing. The comfortable “C”-shaped nato neck and walnut fingerboard with oversized pearloid dot inlays make it inviting for players of all skill levels. Classic Gretsch appointments like the “G” pickguard, painted purfling, and open-gear tuners give it an authentic retro personality destined for any jam session.
Features
- Inspired by Gretsch’s historic 1930s–1950s Rex guitars
- Compact concert body with vintage sapele construction and X-bracing
- Comfortable nato “C”-shaped neck with 20 vintage frets
- Walnut fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays and semi-gloss finish
- String-through walnut bridge with compensated saddle
- Period-correct touches: “G” graphic pickguard, open-gear tuners, vintage-style purfling
- 24.75" scale for approachable playability
- Warm, balanced tone ideal for blues, folk, and swing
Specs
| Body Shape | Concert |
| Body Material | Laminated Sapele |
| Top Material | Laminated Sapele |
| Back & Sides | Laminated Sapele |
| Bracing | X-Bracing |
| Body Finish | Semi-Gloss |
| Neck Material | Nato |
| Neck Shape | “C” Shape |
| Neck Finish | Semi-Gloss |
| Scale Length | 24.75" (629mm) |
| Fingerboard | Walnut |
| Fingerboard Radius | 12" (305mm) |
| Frets | 20, Vintage Size (14 to body) |
| Inlays | White Pearloid Dot |
| Nut Material | Synthetic Bone |
| Nut Width | 1.6875" (42.86mm) |
| Bridge | Walnut with Compensated Saddle |
| Saddle Material | Synthetic Bone |
| 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) |
| Strap Buttons | Vintage End-Pin |
| Headstock | 1950s Gretsch® 3x3 |
| Case / Bag | Not Included |
