Other Products ｜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
Brand:GretschCategory:Acoustic GuitarsSKU:2711100530Tags:Body Shape:Concert, Case:Not Included, Category:Acoustic, Colour:Red, Number of Strings:6, Orientation:Right Handed, Pricefy:Gretsch, Skill:Intermediate