The Gretsch Jim Dandy™ Dreadnought captures the spirit of the classic “Rex” mail-order guitars from the 1930s to ’50s—reviving their vintage charm with modern craftsmanship, outstanding playability, and full-bodied tone that punches well above its size.
Designed with a specially contoured slope-shoulder dreadnought body and a 24.75" scale length, this guitar offers a more compact, comfortable feel while still delivering the bold projection, resonant bass, and volume dreadnoughts are known for.
Crafted with lightweight laminate tonewoods and reinforced with X-bracing, the Jim Dandy Dreadnought strikes a perfect balance between rich, woody tone and everyday durability. The comfortable “C”-shaped neck invites long sessions of laid-back strumming or fingerpicking.
Vintage-inspired details—like the pinned bridge, “G” graphic pickguard, painted pinstripe purfling, open-gear tuners, and oversized dot inlays—bring an authentic retro look that’s right at home on any porch, stage, or jam session.
From foot-stomping folk to front-porch blues, the Jim Dandy Dreadnought is a trusty musical companion with a throwback soul and a voice that commands attention.
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 aged white pickguard with “G” graphic
- 1950s-style vintage open-gear die-cast tuningmachines and vintage end-pin strap buttons
Specifications
General
- Series Jim Dandy™
- Orientation Right-Hand
- Color 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 1.6825" (42.7 mm)
- Nut Material Synthetic Bone
Body
- Body Laminated Sapele
- Body Finish Semi-Gloss
- Body Shape Dreadnought
- Body Top Laminated Sapele
- Body Binding Aged White
- Body Back Laminated Sapele
- Body Sides Laminated Sapele
- Body Style Dreadnought
- Body Material Laminated Sapele
- Bracing X-Bracing
- Waist 10.125" (25.7 cm)
- 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