Gretsch Jim Dandy Deltoluxe Concert – Dark Denim
Inspired by the legendary "Rex" series from the 1930s to 1950s, the Gretsch Jim Dandy Deltoluxe Concert captures all the vintage charm of old-school folk guitars while offering modern playability. Compact, lightweight, and accessible, it’s ideal for blues, folk, or swing—whether on stage or on your doorstep.
Sound and Character
Thanks to its laminated sapele body with X-bracing, this Jim Dandy delivers a woody, balanced, and punchy tone. Its Gretsch Deltoluxe magnetic pickup, integrated into the soundhole, allows for natural and versatile amplification—perfect for recording or live performance. A warm, retro, and authentic sound tailored for lovers of roots and vintage tones.
Who Is It For?
This acoustic-electric guitar suits both beginners and seasoned musicians looking for a characterful concert-size instrument. Its compact shape and "C" profile neck offer excellent handling, ideal for fingerpicking or extended chord playing.
Design and Playability
Its elegant Dark Denim semi-gloss finish, paired with a cream pickguard and painted bindings, gives it an irresistible vintage look. The walnut fretboard with pearloid dot inlays and open-gear tuners enhance its old-school aesthetic while ensuring excellent tuning stability.
Specifications
Body
- Shape: Concert
- Top, Back & Sides: Sapele
- Finish: Semi-gloss Dark Denim
Neck
- Material: Nato
- Profile: "C" Shape
- Fretboard: Walnut
- Radius: 12" (305 mm)
- Frets: 20 (14th fret joint), Vintage
- Nut Width: 42.86 mm
- Scale Length: 24.75" (629 mm)
- Nut: Synthetic Bone
- Inlays: White Pearloid Dot
Hardware
- Bridge: Walnut with compensated saddle
- Bridge Pins: Aged White
- Pickguard: 1-ply Aged White
- Truss Rod: Single-Action
- Tuners: Open-gear, 3x3 vintage style
- Finish: Nickel
- Bracing: X-Bracing
Electronics
- Pickup: Gretsch Deltoluxe Soundhole Pickup
- Strings: D'Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053)
Miscellaneous
- Orientation: Right-handed
- Accessories: 4 mm Allen key
- Made in Indonesia