Gretsch Guitars Dreadnought Deltoluxe Jim Dandy WN Black Top
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A Tribute to the First Gretsch Catalog Models, Revisited for Today
Inspired by the "Rex" instruments distributed by mail order from the 1930s to 1950s, the Jim Dandy Deltoluxe captures the roots charm of the first flat-top Gretsch guitars while offering a more modern playability. Its dreadnought size retains volume and presence in the low end, while its design aims for a simple, robust, and immediately inspiring guitar.
Who Is It For, and What Styles?
This Gretsch is suitable both for beginners looking for a first dreadnought with a strong look and for intermediate guitarists who want an acoustic with vintage character to accompany vocals, harmonica, or banjo. It is particularly well-suited for folk, country, bluegrass, blues, and strumming styles, while remaining comfortable for fingerpicking thanks to its welcoming "C" shaped neck.
Sound
The laminated sapele body (top, back, and sides) favors a balanced response, with clear mids and a crisp attack, while offering excellent stability against humidity changes. The X-bracing enhances projection and low-end sustain, typical of the dreadnought format, for a guitar that easily fills the space when accompanying. Plugged in, the Gretsch Deltoluxe soundhole magnetic pickup delivers a direct sound, usable with effects and practical for recording, while maintaining a nice string definition.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain the original tension and balance, use a set of Phosphor Bronze Light 12-53 strings (e.g., D'Addario EJ16 .012-.053), ideal for preserving playability, intonation, and dynamics on this type of acoustic.
Technical specifications
| Body | sapele | Fretboard material | walnut |
| Body material | sapele | Fretboard inlay | white pearloid dots |
| Body finish | semi-gloss | Number of frets | 20 |
| Body shape | dreadnought | Truss rod | single action |
| Body style | dreadnought | Truss rod nut | 4 mm (hex) |
| Top | laminated sapele | Nut | synthetic bone |
| Back | laminated sapele | Nut material | synthetic bone |
| Sides | laminated sapele | Nut width | 42.7 mm / 1.68" |
| Body binding | tortoise shell | Bridge | walnut with compensated saddle |
| Bracing | X-bracing | Bridge pins | aged white |
| Size | 25.7 cm / 10.12" | Pickguard | 1-ply tortoise shell |
| Rosette | gold/white rings | Hardware finish | nickel |
| Headstock | Gretsch 1950's 3x3 | Tuners | open-gear die-cast |
| Neck material | nato | Strings | D'Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053) |
| Neck finish | semi-gloss | Strap button | vintage end-pin |
| Neck shape | "C" | Special electronics | Gretsch Deltoluxe soundhole magnetic pickup |
| Fretboard radius | 305 mm / 12" | Scale length | 24.75" / 629 mm |
Questions frequently asked
Can the Gretsch Guitars Dreadnought Deltoluxe Signature Jim Dandy WN Black Top be amplified?
The Gretsch Deltoluxe magnetic soundhole pickup is factory-installed. This electronics setup provides a direct sound, suitable for use with effects and recording.
Is this Gretsch dreadnought suitable for beginners?
With its "C" shaped neck profile, 42.7 mm nut width, and 629 mm scale length, this model offers an accessible playability. The dreadnought body shape provides a strong presence in the low end for accompaniment.
What tone does the laminated sapele body provide?
The laminated sapele top, back, and sides deliver clear mids and a crisp attack. The X-bracing supports projection and low-end sustain. This construction also offers stability against humidity changes.
What is the nut width of this guitar?
The synthetic bone nut measures 42.7 mm, making the neck width at the nut suitable for both chord playing and fingerpicking.
Which strings should be used on the Jim Dandy Deltoluxe?
To maintain the original balanced tone, a set of D'Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze Light .012-.053 strings is recommended. The guitar is delivered with this set of strings.
