Gretsch JD Dread DELTO TSPG BLKT

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Gretsch JD Dread DELTO TSPG BLKT

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JD Dread DELTO TSPG BLKT

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Product Info

Article Number: 583794
Brand: Gretsch
Model: JD Dread DELTO TSPG BLKT
Price: $306.90

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This JD Dread is a seriously cool package. The satin black top paired with the natural back looks fantastic, and the Deltoluxe pickup makes it surprisingly stage-ready. It’s a great option for players seeking that classic Gretsch vibe without the premium price tag – ideal for singer-songwriters and folks who love a little vintage grit.

Product Description

  • Gretsch JD Dread DELTO TSPG BLKT
  • Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
  • Type: Dreadnought
  • Top: Sapele laminated
  • Back and sides: Sapele laminated
  • Neck: Nato
  • Fingerboard: Walnut
  • White Mother-of-Pearl dot fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: C
  • Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
  • Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
  • Nut width: 42.7 mm (1.6825")
  • Nut: synthetic bone
  • 20 Vintage frets
  • Pickup: Gretsch Deltoluxe soundhole pickup
  • Single-ply tortoiseshell pickguard
  • 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: Black top
  • natural back and sides
PROS
  • • Sapele laminate top delivers surprisingly warm, resonant tones.
  • • Deltoluxe pickup offers usable, amplified sound for stage or recording.
  • • Walnut fingerboard provides a smooth, comfortable playing experience.
  • • 24.75” scale length eases bends and feels familiar to vintage players.
CONS
  • • Laminated construction limits high-end sparkle and complex overtones.
  • • Nato neck, while stable, lacks the premium feel of mahogany or maple.
  • • Open-gear tuners might not offer the absolute finest tuning stability.

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Key Features

Top Wood Sapele Laminate
Back & Sides Sapele Laminate
Neck Material Nato
Fingerboard Walnut
Scale Length 629 mm (24.75")
Frets 20 Vintage
Electronics Gretsch Deltoluxe Soundhole Pickup
Weight 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's surprisingly articulate with a decent amount of output – warmer than a piezo, but not as bright as some others. It’s a solid, usable amplified voice.
The 'C' profile is fairly standard and accommodating, but the 1.6825” nut width might feel a bit snug for those with very large hands.
Yes, the compensated saddle helps improve intonation, especially when playing higher up the neck, although a setup is always recommended.

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