Gretsch Jim Dandy Concert 'Frontier Stain' Acoustic Guitar

The Gretsch Jim Dandy Concert 'Frontier Stain' Acoustic Guitar is a modern tribute to the historic "Rex" line of instruments sold through mail-order catalogues in the 1930s, '40s and '50s, capturing the charm of those early Gretsch flat-top guitars with far superior playability and tone. The compact concert body shape and 24.75" scale length strike a sweet spot between versatile tone and approachable playability, suiting a wide range of musical settings and player sizes. The X-braced body is built from select laminated sapele for a road-ready balance of woody vintage tone and durability, while the nato "C"-shape neck offers an inviting feel for hours of old-timey playing.

Period-correct details round out the vintage personality: a vintage-style pinned bridge and tailpiece, "G"-graphic pickguard, painted pinstripe purfling, 3-on-a-plate open-gear tuning machines and oversized dot fingerboard inlays combine for a nostalgic look built for any barnburner or jamboree. The walnut fingerboard and bridge add warmth and clarity to the sapele body's tone, delivering the distinct throaty midrange that small-bodied parlour-style guitars are loved for. Ideal for newcomers wanting an easy-playing first guitar or experienced players after a charming, characterful second instrument for porch pickin' and campfire sessions alike.

Features

• Vintage design inspired by Gretsch's historic "Rex" line of mail-order catalogue guitars from the 1930s, '40s and '50s, reborn with modern build quality.
• Compact concert body shape and 24.75" scale length combine for comfortable, approachable playability suited to players of all sizes and experience levels.
• X-braced body built from select laminated sapele delivers a warm, woody vintage tone with reliable durability for regular play.
• Period-correct styling including a vintage-style pinned bridge, "G"-graphic pickguard, painted pinstripe purfling and 3-on-a-plate open-gear tuners.
• Walnut fingerboard and bridge add clarity and punch to the sapele body's tone, giving the distinct throaty midrange loved in parlour-style guitars.

Specs

• Body: Concert
• Top, back & sides: Laminated sapele
• Bracing: X-bracing
• Neck: Nato, "C" shape
• Fingerboard: Walnut, 12" radius
• Scale length: 24.75" (629 mm)
• Frets: 18, 12 to body, vintage style
• Nut width: 1.69" (43 mm)
• Pickups: None (acoustic only)
• Bridge: Walnut with compensated saddle
• Tailpiece: Vintage pinned
• Tuning machines: Open-gear die-cast
• Finish: Frontier Stain semi-gloss
• Strings: D'Addario EJ16 phosphor bronze, light (.012-.053)
• Case: G2180 gig bag available separately