Acoustic Guitar Gretsch Jim Dandy Cherry Burst
The Gretsch Jim Dandy Cherry Burst is a Parlor-style acoustic guitar that blends vintage charm with a warm sound. Built with laminated sapele, a nato neck, and a walnut fingerboard, it provides comfort and excellent playability. The “C”-shaped neck profile, 18 vintage frets, and 610 mm short scale make it ideal for blues or folk. This Jim Dandy is an affordable, stylish guitar inspired by Gretsch’s historic models.
The Gretsch Jim Dandy Cherry Burst recaptures the spirit of guitars from another era and puts it in your hands.
With a modern, accessible, and characterful approach, the Jim Dandy models are inspired by Gretsch's historic models from the 30s, 40s, and 50s. This parlor-shaped model was designed for musicians who value comfort, sonic personality, and an authentic vintage aesthetic.
The compact parlor-shaped body offers a focused, intimate, and highly expressive sound response, ideal for blues, folk, country, and vocal accompaniment. The laminated sapele top, back, and sides produce a warm and balanced sound, with well-defined mids and a smooth attack that favors both fingerpicking and controlled rhythms. This combination makes the Jim Dandy Cherry Burst particularly engaging in acoustic contexts, where subtlety and closeness of sound are part of the musical experience.
The short 610 mm scale contributes to a comfortable and relaxed playing feel, reducing string tension and facilitating bends, barre chords, and more expressive melodic phrases. The nato neck, with a "C" profile, rests naturally in the hand, promoting fluidity in playing from the first contact. The walnut fingerboard, combined with the 18 vintage-style frets, reinforces the classic character of the instrument and offers a solid and pleasant surface to the touch.
The satin finish allows the guitar to breathe and conveys an organic feel, very close to traditional acoustic instruments. The Cherry Burst color adds a striking visual impact, evoking the imagery of American blues and folk, while aesthetic details, such as the nail guard with the Gretsch logo and the nickel-plated hardware, complete a coherent and distinctive look. The classic-style open tuners keep the tuning stable and reinforce the connection to the past.
The Gretsch Jim Dandy Cherry Burst was created to inspire. It works equally well as a quality first acoustic guitar, as a complementary instrument for experienced musicians seeking a different, portable, and expressive sound. It's a guitar that invites you to play at home, compose, accompany sung stories, or take it to informal gatherings where music happens spontaneously.
Founded in 1883, Gretsch has built a solid legacy in the world of music, associating itself with genres such as blues, jazz, folk, and rockabilly. Over generations, the brand has preserved its own identity, marked by distinctive design and instruments full of personality. The Jim Dandy line reflects this heritage, reinterpreting classic models for today's musicians.
The Gretsch Jim Dandy Cherry Burst acoustic guitar is a safe choice for those looking for character, comfort, and a vintage sound in a modern instrument for everyday play.
Data sheet
- Model
- Jim Dandy
- Body shape
- parlor
- Top
- sapele
- Top color
- Cherry Burst
- Back and sides
- sapele
- Rosette
- rings, white/black
- Pickguard
- 1 ply black with gold Gretsch logo
- Neck
- nato
- Neck shape
- "C"
- Fingerboard
- walnut
- Scale length
- 24.01"(610mm)
- Fingerboard radius
- 12" (305mm)
- Number of frets
- 18
- Fret size
- vintage
- Nut
- synthetic bone
- Nut width
- 1.69" (43mm)
- Saddle
- synthetic, compensated
- Bridge
- walnut
- Hardware
- nickel
- Machine head
- open die-cast
- Strings
- D'Addario® EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges)
- Finish
- satin