Gretsch Jim Dandy Concert LTD, Solid Top, Walnut Fingerboard, Heritage Burst
Inspired by 1930s parlor guitars, the Gretsch Jim Dandy Concert LTD stands out with its compact size, solid spruce top, and vintage aesthetics. This limited edition "Heritage Burst" model delivers a clear, balanced tone—perfect for musicians seeking an accessible, comfortable, and expressive acoustic instrument. With its short 24.75" scale length, it’s ideal for beginners, young players, or musicians on the go.
Tone and Character
The solid spruce top ensures excellent projection and dynamic response, while the laminated sapele back and sides add warmth and roundness to the tone. The X-bracing enhances body stability and resonance. This model is particularly suited for acoustic styles such as folk, blues, or fingerpicking, offering a balanced sound with great midrange definition.
For Which Musician?
Designed for beginner to intermediate guitarists, the Jim Dandy LTD offers excellent playability thanks to its C-shaped nato neck, walnut fretboard, and concert body shape. Its lightweight build and comfort make it an ideal guitar for learning, unplugged sessions, or as a travel companion. It also appeals to experienced musicians looking to expand their sonic palette with a guitar full of vintage character.
Construction and Finish
The Jim Dandy LTD features meticulous finishes: aged white binding on the body and neck, tortoise pickguard with gold "G" logo, and a glossy finish on the body. The semi-gloss neck allows smooth finger movement, and the open-gear tuners ensure stable and precise tuning. The walnut bridge with compensated saddle enhances intonation, while the synthetic bone nut ensures optimal vibration transfer. Aged white bridge pins and a black-and-white rosette add a touch of understated elegance.
Specifications
Body
- Body Shape: Concert
- Top: Solid Spruce
- Back and Sides: Laminated Sapele
- Finish: Gloss (top, back, and sides)
- Bracing: X-Bracing
- Color: Heritage Burst
- Binding: Aged white on body and neck
- Rosette: Black/white ring
Neck
- Material: Nato
- Finish: Semi-gloss
- Profile: C Shape
- Construction: Set-Neck
- Fretboard: Walnut
- Inlays: White Pearloid Dots
- Side Dots: Black
- Number of Frets: 20
- Fret Size: Vintage
- Nut: Synthetic Bone
- Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.86 mm)
- Radius: 12" (305 mm)
- Scale Length: 24.75" (629 mm)
Hardware
- Finish: Nickel
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Tortoise with gold "G" logo
- Bridge: Walnut with compensated saddle
- Bridge Pins: Aged white
- Tuners: Open-Gear Die-Cast
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046)
Miscellaneous
- Style: Concert
- Country of Manufacture: Indonesia
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