Gretsch Deltoluxe Concert Acoustic Electric Tortoise Pickguard in Black Top - 2711130511

OVERVIEW

Inspired by the historic Rex line of instruments offered by mail-order catalog in the 1930s, 40s and 50s, Jim Dandy models embody the charm and spirit of those early Gretsch flat-top guitars with the superior playability and best-in-class tone that their namesake suggests.

Featuring a comfortable and compact concert body shape and a modest 24.75 inch scale length, the Jim Dandy Deltoluxe Concert strikes the perfect sweet-spot of versatile tone and approachable playability for a wide variety of musical settings.The X-braced body is crafted with select lightweight laminate tonewoods for an optimal balance of woody vintage tone and reliable durability, while the inchC inch-shape neck presents an inviting feel for hours of old-timey inspiration.

The onboard Gretsch Deltoluxe magnetic soundhole pickup produces versatile electrified acoustic tone, providing added utility for live performance, recording, and effects pedals. Period-correct details such as a vintage-style pinned bridge, inchG inch-graphic pickguard, painted pinstripe purfling, 3-on-a-plate open-gear tuning machines and oversized dot fingerboard inlays combine for a nostalgic personality destined for any barnburner or jamboree.

Well suited for everything from bluesy porch pickin to speakeasy swingin, the Gretsch Jim Dandy Deltoluxe Concert is a ramblin companion for newbies and old-timers alike. With a nod to the Rex line of instruments offered in the 1930s, 40s and 50s, the Gretsch Jim Dandy Deltoluxe Concert provides the classic charm and spirit of those early flat-top guitars with premium tone and unmatched playability.

The lightweight laminate tonewoods used in the X-braced body deliver a vintage woody sound without compromising durability, while the onboard Gretsch Deltoluxe magnetic soundhole pickup offers versatile acoustic tone for live performance or recording.

Whether youre playing on the porch or at a jamboree, the nostalgic details like the vintage-style bridge, G-graphic pickguard, and oversized dot fingerboard inlays make the Jim Dandy Deltoluxe Concert a perfect fit for any old-timey musical setting. Its the ultimate ramblin companion for all levels of musicians, from beginners to seasoned pros.

• Basswood body with X-bracing
• 14th fret, 24 inch-scale nato set neck
• 12 inch radius walnut fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays and vintage-style 20 frets
• Synthetic bone nut
• Gretsch Deltoluxe soundhole pickup with gold/white rosette rings
• String-through walnut bridge with compensated synthetic bone saddle
• Single-ply tortoise pickguard with G graphic
• 1950s-style vintage open-gear die-cast tuning machines and vintage end-pin strap buttons
• Nickel hardware