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