Gretsch JD Concert MAH WPG FRSTN
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Gretsch
JD Concert MAH WPG FRSTN
Product Info
Article Number:
583787
Brand:
Gretsch
Model:
JD Concert MAH WPG FRSTN
Category:
0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$218.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Gretsch JD Concert is a surprisingly capable acoustic for the price. The shorter scale makes it a breeze to play, and the sapele delivers a solid, pleasing tone – perfect for beginners or players wanting a comfortable, affordable, and good-looking guitar for strumming and basic fingerpicking.
Product Description
- Gretsch JD Concert MAH WPG FRSTN
- Acoustic Guitar
- Top: Sapele laminated
- Back and sides: Sapele laminated
- Neck: Nato
- Fingerboard: Walnut
- White Mother-of-Pearl fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
- Nut width: 42.86 mm (1.6875")
- Nut: synthetic bone
- 20 Vintage frets
- Single-layer aged white pickguard with black "G"
- Walnut bridge with compensated saddle
- Open die-cast tuners
- Nickel hardware
- Original strings: D'Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze
- Light .012 - .053
- Top finish: Satin
- Colour: Frontier Satin
PROS
- • Sapele laminate provides a warm, balanced acoustic tone.
- • Short 24.75in scale enhances playability, especially for smaller hands.
- • Walnut fingerboard offers a smooth, comfortable feel under the fingers.
- • Attractive Frontier Satin finish minimizes stickiness and glare.
CONS
- • Laminated construction limits the potential for complex overtones and resonance.
- • Open die-cast tuners aren't the most precise, may require occasional adjustments.
- • Synthetic bone nut isn't quite as responsive as genuine bone.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Sapele laminated
Back & Sides
Sapele laminated
Neck Material
Nato
Fingerboard
Walnut
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75 in)
Frets
20 Vintage
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The laminated top will have a less nuanced tone than a solid top, lacking some of the complexity and resonance, but it’s still quite respectable and holds its own.
It's a fairly standard 'C' profile – comfortable and versatile, leaning slightly towards a modern feel without being overly slim or flat.
The frets are likely vintage-style, meaning they're more square-ended than fully rolled or beveled; the finish is generally good for the price point, with a satin feel that avoids excessive gloss.
