One strum of the Honey Dipper Round-Neck Resonator Guitar transports you back 80 years to a hobo jungle just off the tracks, where wandering workers congregate in camaraderie and the comforting and captivating strains of a real all-metal resonator guitar waft through the smoke of oil-drum fires and enchant the ears with a sound like raindrops beating on a rusty pump house roof. The very sound and look of this fine Gretsch® creation will make you want to free yourself from the damning confines of your office, your cubicle or whatever it is that enslaves you and hop the next train to anywhere with a smile on your face as big as the sky and a song in your heart.
Specs
Serial Number: CAXR250155
Weight: 8.6 lbs
General
Color: Weathered "Pump House Roof"
Country Of Origin: CN
Orientation: Right-Hand
Series: Roots Collection
Neck
Fingerboard Material: Padauk
Fingerboard Radius: 15.75" (400 mm)
Headstock: 1930's Gretsch® 3x3
Neck Finish: Vintage Semi-Gloss
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Shape: Medium "V"
Number of Frets: 19 (12 to Body)
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.75" (44.45 mm)
Position Inlays: White Dot
String Nut: Bone
Truss Rod: Dual-Action Head Adjust
Truss Rod Nut: Hex
Body
Body: Bell Brass
Body Finish: Weathered "Pump House Roof"
Body Material: Bell Brass
Body Shape: Resonator
Body Style: Gretsch® Resonator Guitars
Bracing: Neck Stick
Cutaway: Non Cutaway
Sound Hole: F-Holes
Hardware
Bridge: Biscuit - Hard Maple with Ebony/Maple Saddle
One strum of the Honey Dipper Round-Neck Resonator Guitar transports you back 80 years to a hobo jungle just off the tracks, where wandering workers congregate in camaraderie and the comforting and captivating strains of a real all-metal resonator guitar waft through the smoke of oil-drum fires and enchant the ears with a sound like raindrops beating on a rusty pump house roof. The very sound and look of this fine Gretsch® creation will make you want to free yourself from the damning confines of your office, your cubicle or whatever it is that enslaves you and hop the next train to anywhere with a smile on your face as big as the sky and a song in your heart.
Specs
Serial Number: CAXR250153
Weight: 8.6 lbs
General
Color: Weathered "Pump House Roof"
Country Of Origin: CN
Orientation: Right-Hand
Series: Roots Collection
Neck
Fingerboard Material: Padauk
Fingerboard Radius: 15.75" (400 mm)
Headstock: 1930's Gretsch® 3x3
Neck Finish: Vintage Semi-Gloss
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Shape: Medium "V"
Number of Frets: 19 (12 to Body)
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.75" (44.45 mm)
Position Inlays: White Dot
String Nut: Bone
Truss Rod: Dual-Action Head Adjust
Truss Rod Nut: Hex
Body
Body: Bell Brass
Body Finish: Weathered "Pump House Roof"
Body Material: Bell Brass
Body Shape: Resonator
Body Style: Gretsch® Resonator Guitars
Bracing: Neck Stick
Cutaway: Non Cutaway
Sound Hole: F-Holes
Hardware
Bridge: Biscuit - Hard Maple with Ebony/Maple Saddle
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 superior playability and best-in-class-tone to boot)
Featuring a specially-designed slope shoulder body shape and a modest 24.75“ scale length, the Jim Dandy™ Dreadnought offers a refreshingly comfortable and compact form factor without sacrificing the volume, projection and bass response for which dreadnought guitars are so revered.
The X-braced body is crafted with select lightweight laminate tonewoods for an optimal balance of woody vintage tone and reliable durability, while the “C”-shape neck presents an inviting feel for hours of old-timey inspiration. Period-correct details such as a vintage-style pinned bridge, “G”-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 Dreadnought is a ramblin’ companion for newbies and old-timers alike.
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 superior playability and best-in-class-tone to boot.
Featuring a petite and portable parlor body shape and a short 24“ scale length, the Jim Dandy™ Parlor punches above its weight with a distinct tonal clarity and throaty midrange for which parlor guitars are so beloved.
The X-braced body is crafted with select lightweight laminate tonewoods for an optimal balance of woody vintage tone and reliable durability, while the “C”-shape neck presents an inviting feel for hours of old-timey inspiration. Period-correct details such as a vintage-style pinned bridge, “G”-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 Parlor is a ramblin’ companion for newbies and old-timers alike.
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 petite and portable parlor body shape and a short 24“ scale length, the Jim Dandy™ Deltoluxe™ Parlor punches above its weight with a distinct tonal clarity and throaty midrange for which parlor guitars are so beloved.
The X-braced body is crafted with select lightweight laminate tonewoods for an optimal balance of woody vintage tone and reliable durability, while the “C”-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, “G”-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 Parlor is a ramblin’ companion for newbies and old-timers alike.
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“ scale length, the Jim Dandy™ 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 “C”-shape neck presents an inviting feel for hours of old-timey inspiration. Period-correct details such as a vintage-style pinned bridge, “G”-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 Concert is a ramblin’ companion for newbies and old-timers alike.
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 petite and portable parlor body shape and a short 24“ scale length, the Jim Dandy™ Deltoluxe™ Parlor punches above its weight with a distinct tonal clarity and throaty midrange for which parlor guitars are so beloved.
The X-braced body is crafted with select lightweight laminate tonewoods for an optimal balance of woody vintage tone and reliable durability, while the “C”-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, “G”-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 Parlor is a ramblin’ companion for newbies and old-timers alike.
Featuring a comfortable and compact concert body shape, a solid spruce top, and a modest 24.75“ scale length, the Limited Edition Jim Dandy™ Concert Solid Top strikes the perfect sweet-spot of versatile tone and approachable playability for a wide variety of musical settings.
Serial Number: IWA2502731
Weight: 4 lbs
Specs
General
Jim Dandy™
Right-Hand
Heritage Burst
ID
Neck
Nato
Semi-Gloss
"C" Shape
Set-Neck
12" (305 mm)
Walnut
White Pearloid Dot
Black
20
Synthetic Bone
1.6875" (42.86 mm)
Synthetic Bone
Body
Solid Spruce Top with Laminated Sapele Back and Sides
Gloss
Concert
Solid Spruce
Aged White
Laminated Sapele
Laminated Sapele
Concert
Solid Spruce Top with Laminated Sapele Back and Sides
Featuring a petite and portable parlor body shape, a solid spruce top, and a short 24“ scale length, the Limited Edition Jim Dandy™ Parlor Solid Top punches above its weight with a distinct tonal clarity and throaty midrange for which parlor guitars are so beloved.
Serial Number: IWA2502968
Weight: 3.4 lbs
Specs
General
Jim Dandy™
Right-Hand
Heritage Burst
ID
Neck
Nato
Semi-Gloss
"C" Shape
Set-Neck
12" (305 mm)
Walnut
White Pearloid Dot
Black
Synthetic Bone
1.6875" (42.86 mm)
Synthetic Bone
Body
Solid Spruce Top with Laminated Sapele Back and Sides
Gloss
Parlor
Solid Spruce
Aged White
Laminated Sapele
Laminated Sapele
Solid Spruce Top with Laminated Sapele Back and Sides
Featuring a petite and portable parlor body shape, a solid spruce top, and a short 24“ scale length, the Limited Edition Jim Dandy™ Parlor Solid Top punches above its weight with a distinct tonal clarity and throaty midrange for which parlor guitars are so beloved.
Serial Number: IWA2502987
Weight: 3.4 lbs
Specs
General
Jim Dandy™
Right-Hand
Heritage Burst
ID
Neck
Nato
Semi-Gloss
"C" Shape
Set-Neck
12" (305 mm)
Walnut
White Pearloid Dot
Black
Synthetic Bone
1.6875" (42.86 mm)
Synthetic Bone
Body
Solid Spruce Top with Laminated Sapele Back and Sides
Gloss
Parlor
Solid Spruce
Aged White
Laminated Sapele
Laminated Sapele
Solid Spruce Top with Laminated Sapele Back and Sides