Gretsch Guitars Jim Dandy Concert WN BPG Deep Cherry Burst
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A 1930s to 1950s "Mail-Order" Spirit, Updated for Today
Inspired by the "Rex" guitars sold via mail order in the mid-20th century, the Jim Dandy Concert captures the charm of the first flat-top Gretsch acoustics with more modern playability. Its Concert size and period details make it an instrument with an immediately familiar character, designed to accompany jam sessions, acoustic folk, and improvised moments.
Who Is It For, and What Styles?
The Gretsch Jim Dandy Concert suits both beginners seeking a comfortable guitar and experienced musicians who want a simple, inspiring, and easy-to-transport acoustic. The short scale favors chord playing, picking, and blues licks, while the Concert size remains versatile for folk, swing, and vocal accompaniment.
Sound
Thanks to its laminated sapele construction (top, back, and sides), the Jim Dandy delivers a warm tone with a rather soft attack and a present midrange, typical of a "vintage" style. The X-bracing helps balance projection and response, maintaining a consistent sound across the entire range. Its Concert size emphasizes clarity and definition, making it very enjoyable for fingerpicking and rhythmic accompaniment, with a smooth playing feel linked to the 24.75" / 629 mm scale length.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
This guitar comes equipped with D'Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze Light (.012-.053) strings: you can stick with this gauge to maintain the comfort/projection balance or get an identical set for replacement. For other accessories (gig bag, case, strap), compatibility depends on exact dimensions: it's best to choose a model after verifying the measurements.
Technical specifications
| Body Shape | Concert |
| Body Style | Concert |
| Body | laminated sapele |
| Top | laminated sapele |
| Back and Sides | laminated sapele |
| Bracing | X-Bracing |
| Body Finish | semi-gloss |
| Body Binding | aged white |
| Rosette | black/white rings |
| Size | 8.25" / 210 mm |
| Neck Material | nato |
| Neck Finish | semi-gloss |
| Neck Shape | "C" profile |
| Headstock | 1950s Gretsch 3x3 |
| Fingerboard Material | walnut |
| Radius | 12" / 305 mm |
| Fingerboard Inlays | white pearl dots |
| Side Markers | black |
| Number of Frets | 20 (14 to the body) |
| Fret Size | vintage |
| Scale Length | 24.75" / 629 mm |
| Truss Rod | single action |
| Truss Rod Nut | 4 mm hex |
| Nut | synthetic bone |
| Nut Width | 42.86 mm / 1.6875" |
| Bridge | walnut with compensated saddle |
| Bridge Pins | aged white |
| Pickguard | single-ply black with gold "G" logo |
| Hardware Finish | nickel |
| Tuners | open, die-cast |
| Strap Buttons | vintage-style button at the back |
| Strings | D'Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053) |
| Type | flat-top acoustic guitar |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Gretsch Jim Dandy Concert WN BPG suitable for beginners?
Its short scale length of 629 mm and C-shaped neck profile provide comfortable playability. The nut width of 42.86 mm is appropriate for chord playing as well as early fingerpicking lines.
What sound does the Concert body in laminated sapele offer?
The top, back, and sides in laminated sapele deliver a warm tone with a soft attack and present midrange. The X-bracing contributes to a balanced response across the range. The Concert size emphasizes clarity in fingerpicking and rhythmic accompaniment.
What strings come installed from the factory?
It is equipped with D'Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze Light strings, gauged .012-.053.
Can blues and folk be played with this guitar?
The 24.75-inch scale length favors chords, picking, and blues licks. Its Concert body size is suitable for folk, swing, and vocal accompaniment.
How many frets are there and what is the fingerboard material?
The walnut fingerboard has 20 vintage-style frets, with 14 accessible before the body joint. Its 305 mm radius and synthetic bone nut complete the setup.
