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The Gretsch Jim Dandy Deltoluxe dreadnought acoustic-electric guitar brings together vintage design cues with modern, player-focused features. Part of the historic Jim Dandy series, it packs classic Gretsch style into a comfortable compact dreadnought body. The laminated sapele top, back and sides produce balanced acoustic resonance, while the slim C-shaped nato neck offers smooth playability.

Balanced Tone From Laminated Sapele

The laminated sapele top, back and sides produce balanced tone with good projection and rich low end. Sapele shares tonal qualities with mahogany, yielding vintage-inspired warmth. The sapele dreadnought body keeps the Jim Dandy Deltoluxe comfortable for long playing sessions, while X-bracing provides acoustic resonance. The walnut bridge and nut further enhance sustain and clarity.

Walnut Fingerboard and Vintage-Style Bridge Offer Smooth Playability

The Jim Dandy Deltoluxe dreadnought's walnut fingerboard provides a smooth and comfortable playing feel. Its vintage-style pinned bridge allows for easy and accurate intonation adjustments while firmly anchoring each string. Together, the walnut fingerboard and vintage bridge make playing the Deltoluxe feel natural and inspire melodic musicality and confidence.

Versatile Tone With the Deltoluxe Magnetic Soundhole Pickup

Plug in for amplified performances with the Gretsch Jim Dandy Deltoluxe magnetic soundhole pickup. It lets you dial in crisp, clear tone with plenty of dynamic range. Shape your sound with the onboard tone controls, blending in the natural acoustic character of the sapele dreadnought body. The Deltoluxe pickup makes the Gretsch Jim Dandy Deltoluxe a versatile choice for gigs, recording and effects pedals.

Modernized Playability for Vintage Appeal

From its vintage-style pinned bridge to the classic Gretsch "G" pearloid pickguard graphic, the Jim Dandy Deltoluxe dreadnought channels iconic Gretsch style. From porch pickin' to modern Americana, the Gretsch Jim Dandy Deltoluxe dreadnought melds vintage design with comfortable playability. Open-gear die-cast tuners provide stable tuning, while the single-action truss rod enables easy neck relief adjustments. Its compact body size and slim neck profile appeal to players of all levels seeking full dreadnought tones. Plug in the Deltoluxe pickup and a world of amplified possibilities opens up. Channel classic Gretsch style with the modern versatility of the Gretsch Deltoluxe dreadnought.

Gretsch Guitars Jim Dandy Deltoluxe Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Black Top
Gretsch Guitars Jim Dandy Deltoluxe Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Black Top
Gretsch Guitars Jim Dandy Deltoluxe Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Black Top

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  • Sapele back and sides, laminated sapele top
  • Nato neck, walnut fingerboard with 20 vintage-sized frets
  • Walnut bridge with compensated saddle, open-gear die-cast tuners
  • Gretsch Deltoluxe soundhole pickup
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Body
  • Body type: Dreadnought
  • Top wood: Laminated Sapele
  • Back and sides: Sapele
  • Bracing pattern: X-Bracing
  • Body finish: Semi-Gloss
Neck
  • Nut width: 1.6825"
  • Fingerboard: Walnut
  • Neck wood: Nato
  • Scale length: 24.75"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Semi-Gloss
  • Bridge: Walnut
  • Nut: Synthetic Bone
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Gretsch Deltoluxe Soundhole Pickup
Other
  • Tuning machines: Open-gear die-cast
  • Orientation: Right-Handed
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Case: Sold separately

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Gretsch's Instrument Limited Lifetime Warranty FMIC warrants your Gretsch brand instrument to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for as long as it is owned by the original retail purchaser, except that pickups, switches, jacks, controls, all other electronic components, tuning machines, hardware, pickguards, plated surfaces, gig bags, cases and case hardware are warranted for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. This warranty applies only to the original retail purchaser when this instrument is purchased from an Authorized Gretsch Dealer and is subject to the limitations set forth herein. IMPORTANT: PLEASE RETAIN YOUR ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT, AS IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE VALIDATING THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. FMIC has established a network of independent Authorized Service Centers for warranty service. The Gretsch Dealer from whom you purchased your instrument may also be authorized for warranty service and should be the first point of contact when service of any kind is required for your Gretsch instrument. To receive warranty service, return the complete instrument to an Authorized Service Center, with your sales receipt as proof of purchase, during the applicable warranty period. Defective components that qualify for coverage under this warranty will be repaired or replaced (at FMIC's discretion) without charge. Remedies beyond normal service repair of any Gretsch instrument require both an evaluation and confirmation of the defect and a direct recommendation to FMIC from an Authorized Service Center for alternative considerations. All transportation, insurance and freight charges associated with warranty service and repairs on Gretsch instruments are the responsibility of the purchaser, as is any service initiated for the purpose of customizing setups or adjustments beyond factory specifications. Initial standard setup and adjustment of the instrument and its components at the time of purchase are considered normal Dealer product preparation, and are not covered by this warranty. See complete details at http://www.gretschguitars.com/resources/warranty.html

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