GRETSCH ACOUSTIC GUITARInspired 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 inch 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.FeaturesBasswood body with X-bracing12th fret 24.75 inch scale nato set neckVintage-style 20 fretsSynthetic bone nutWalnut fingerboard with pearloid dot inlaysString-through walnut bridge with compensated saddleSingle-ply aged white pickguard with G graphic1950s-style vintage open-gear die-cast tuning machines and vintage end-pin strap buttonsPRODUCT NUMBER 2711200530