Gretsch Deltoluxe Dreadnought Tortoiseshell Pickguard Black Top Acoustic Guitar

The Jim Dandy™ Deltoluxe™ Dreadnought captures the authentic spirit of Gretsch®'s legendary “Rex” mail-order guitars from the 1930s through 1950s, bringing vintage charm into the modern era. This thoughtfully designed instrument features a distinctive slope shoulder body shape paired with a comfortable 24.75” scale length, creating a compact yet powerful dreadnought that maintains the volume, projection and rich bass response these guitars are famous for.

Built with select lightweight laminate tonewoods and X-braced construction, the guitar strikes an ideal balance between woody vintage tone and dependable durability. The inviting “C”-shape neck provides comfortable playability for extended sessions, while the integrated Gretsch Deltoluxe magnetic soundhole pickup adds versatility for live performance, recording and effects processing.

Period-authentic details complete the nostalgic package, including a vintage-style pinned bridge, tortoiseshell binding, distinctive “G”-graphic pickguard, painted pinstripe purfling, 3-on-a-plate open-gear tuning machines and oversized dot fingerboard inlays. From bluesy porch picking to speakeasy swing, this ramblin’ companion suits both newcomers and seasoned players seeking that unmistakable old-timey inspiration.