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Gretsch Jim Dandy Dreadnought 'Rex Burst' Acoustic Guitar - Acoustic Centre Music Store, Melbourne Australia
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Gretsch Jim Dandy Dreadnought 'Rex Burst' Acoustic Guitar

$319.00$349.00

The Gretsch Jim Dandy Dreadnought 'Rex Burst' Acoustic Guitar brings the rich history of Gretsch's 1930s, '40s, and '50s-era Rex series into the modern era. Designed with a vintage-inspired slope shoulder body shape and a 24.75" scale length, this guitar is both compact and comfortable, offering great volume and projection. Its X-braced body is made from select laminate tonewoods, providing a perfect balance of vintage sound and durability. Whether strumming chords or fingerpicking melodies, the Jim Dandy delivers a warm, resonant tone with excellent bass response.

A nod to its roots, the Jim Dandy features period-correct details, including a vintage-style pinned bridge, a "G"-graphic pickguard, and painted pinstripe purfling. The guitar is also equipped with open-gear tuning machines, oversized dot fingerboard inlays, and a classic walnut fingerboard, which enhances both playability and aesthetic appeal. This guitar is a tribute to the past while offering modern playability, making it an ideal choice for players seeking that vintage vibe with contemporary comfort.

Features

  • Vintage Design: Inspired by Gretsch's historic Rex line from the 1930s, '40s, and '50s.

  • Comfortable Playability: Featuring a slope shoulder body shape and a 24.75" scale length for easy handling.

  • Classic Aesthetics: Vintage-style features like a "G"-graphic pickguard, painted pinstripe purfling, and open-gear tuning machines.

  • Versatile Sound: Combines a compact form factor with excellent volume, projection, and bass response.

  • Affordable Quality: Offers the vintage charm of a Gretsch guitar at an accessible price point.

Specs

  • Body Shape: Slope shoulder dreadnought

  • Top, Back & Sides: Laminated Sapele

  • Bracing: X-bracing

  • Neck: Nato, "C" shape

  • Fingerboard: Walnut, 12" radius

  • Scale Length: 24.75" (629 mm)

  • Frets: 20 (14 to body), vintage style

  • Nut Width: 1.6825" (42.7 mm)

  • Pickups: None (Acoustic only)

  • Bridge: Walnut with compensated saddle

  • Tailpiece: Vintage pinned

  • Tuning Machines: Open-gear die-cast

  • Finish: Rex Burst semi-gloss

  • Strings: D'Addario® EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, light (.012-.053 gauges)

  • Case/Gig Bag: Optional G2180 gig bag (sold separately)

Instruments & Amps

  • Free courier shipping on orders over $1499 to eligible metro areas

  • $49–$69 standard shipping on lower-value orders

  • Express shipping available for an additional fee

  • Regional and remote areas may incur higher freight costs

Accessories

  • Free standard shipping on orders over $99

  • Flat $8.99 shipping under $99

  • $15 express shipping available

Delivery Details

  • All orders ship with tracking

  • Instruments and large items require signature on delivery

  • If freight costs exceed expectations, we’ll contact you before shipping

Shipping rates, eligibility, and delivery options are confirmed at checkout based on your location.

Ways To Pay

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  • Zip – 3 months interest-free under $1,000, 6 months interest-free over $1,000

  • Afterpay – available at checkout

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  • Studio19 Rentals – low monthly payments with the option to buy later

All prices are in AUD and include GST. Payment options are shown at checkout.

Returns

  • If something’s not right, please contact us first and we’ll help you work through the best solution

  • Returns, exchanges, repairs, or credits are available for faulty or misdescribed items

  • Return requests should be made within 7 days of delivery

  • Freight charges aren’t refundable

  • Non-faulty returns may incur return shipping and a small restocking fee

  • Opened consumables (including strings and picks) can’t be returned

Returns are assessed case-by-case so we can ensure the fairest outcome for everyone.

  • We aim to show the exact guitar in stock whenever possible

  • For one-of-a-kind or preowned instruments, photos will always be of the actual guitar you’ll receive

  • Production models may vary slightly in timber grain, colour, finish, or hardware due to natural materials

  • If you’d like to see the exact guitar before buying, just ask — we’re happy to send photos of the instrument in stock

  • Where multiple guitars are available, you can choose the exact one you receive

Please note: natural cosmetic variations aren’t considered faults, but if you have any questions about appearance, we’re always happy to help before purchase.

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