Gretsch Jim Dandy Concert Acoustic Guitar
- 20-fret concert acoustic, vintage mail-order shape
- Laminate top, back and sides, X-bracing
- Nato neck, walnut fingerboard
- Alloy steel strings, fixed bridge
- All-nickel hardware, open-gear tuning machines
- 7 pounds, 39.76 x 15.35 x 5.91 inches
- 2-year warranty
Last refreshed Sep 28, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A vintage-styled, laminate concert acoustic with a warm, punchy voice and light build, suited to porch playing and travel. Body wood species is listed as undetermined.
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ASIN: B0FF9QT6GKCategory: Steel String Acoustic Guitars
Overview
Not a modern dreadnought, the Gretsch Jim Dandy replicates the company's classic mail-order acoustic with a period body shape and traditional hardware placement. Laminate tonewoods and X-bracing deliver a warm, punchy sound without extra weight.
Authentic vintage character is the reason to look, along with a light laminate build suited to travel jamming. The limit is information: the body wood species reads TBD and no case or bag is mentioned.
Who it's for
A casual strummer who wants a light, characterful guitar for the porch or the road will like the vintage look. Players who need big volume, a pickup, or a confirmed body wood should consider other models.
Pros and cons
- Vintage mail-order body shape
- All-nickel hardware, open-gear tuners
- Laminate construction, lighter weight
- Walnut fingerboard on a nato neck
- Body and back wood listed as TBD
- No pickup or case mentioned
- Concert body is quieter than a dreadnought
Performance notes
Laminated tonewoods give a warm, punchy tone typical of vintage mail-order guitars. X-bracing supports the top, and the laminate build resists changes in weather. Open-gear tuners are traditional, so tuning feel is vintage rather than sealed.
Specifications
| Brand | Gretsch |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Instrument Size | Concert |
| Item weight | 7 poundslower than 61% of 65 steel string acoustic guitars |
| Item dimensions | 39.76 x 15.35 x 5.91 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Sapele Wood |
| Body Material Type | Laminate (listed as TBD) |
| Fretboard Material Type | Walnut Wood |
| String Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Color | Deep Cherry Burst |
| Neck Material Type | Nato |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | All-nickel hardware, open-gear tuning machines, walnut fingerboard |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2-year warranty |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Sound Profile | Warm and punchy vintage acoustic tone |
| Number of Frets | 20 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is included with the Gretsch Jim Dandy?
The listing names all-nickel hardware, open-gear tuning machines and a walnut fingerboard. No case, gig bag or accessories are mentioned.
Is the Jim Dandy laminate or single-piece wood?
Laminate. The description says the top, back and sides are laminate wood.
Does the Gretsch Jim Dandy have a pickup?
No pickup is listed. It is an acoustic-only guitar.