Gretsch Deltoluxe Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar, Walnut Fingerboard, Black Top

Gretsch Deltoluxe Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar, Walnut Fingerboard, Black TopIn the 1930s, '40s, and '50s, mail order catalog instruments like the "Rex" line proved to be a popular mode of music and today's Gretsch Deltoluxe Dreadnought pays homage to that vintage spirit. Fitted with a distinctly classic aesthetic and sound, this Gretsch acoustic captures an important musical moment in history. The Gretsch Deltoluxe Dreadnought is shaped from laminated sapele in a specially formed sloped shoulder body. Producing a classically

In the 1930s, '40s, and '50s, mail-order catalog instruments like the "Rex" line proved to be a popular mode of music and today's Gretsch Deltoluxe Dreadnought pays homage to that vintage spirit. Fitted with a distinctly classic aesthetic and sound, this Gretsch acoustic captures an important musical moment in history.

The Gretsch Deltoluxe Dreadnought is shaped from laminated sapele in a specially-formed sloped shoulder body. Producing a classically woody sound with great stability and projection, the X-braced body is lightweight and plays with an impressive voice, despite its compact size. Onboard, the Gretsch Deltoluxe introduces a "C"-shaped nato neck. This neck in hand is form-fitting and easily played to inspire hours of playing comfort.

A walnut fingerboard appears on this model with twenty Vintage-sized frets. A twelve-inch fingerboard radius makes for a flatter feel across the fingers while retaining a comfortable and articulate touch. When playing, players have the option to plug in with the Deltoluxe's magnetic soundhole pickup that brings its vintage-style tones to electrified performance.

Across its body, vintage-inspired specifications appear to tie the instrument together. These period-correct details include a vintage-style pinned bridge, tortoiseshell binding and a "G" graphic pickguard. Painted pinstripe purfling, open-gear tuning machines and oversized dot fingerboard inlays join in on the equation to make for a totally impressive visual presentation. A semi-gloss finish imparts a silky texture on the fingers.

As a piece inspired by the great mail-order catalog guitars of the past, this Deltoluxe Dreadnought packs quite a bit of style and sound in its compact size.

• Smaller-scaled dreadnought body with black-finished top
• Laminated sapele body top, back and sides with semi-gloss finish
• Nato neck in a "C" profile
• Walnut fingerboard with twenty Vintage frets and twelve-inch radius
• Onboard Gretsch Deltoluxe magnetic soundhole pickup
• Period-correct detailing and appointments