Gretsch JD Dread WPG RXB
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JD Dread WPG RXB
Product Info
Article Number:
583805
Brand:
Gretsch
Model:
JD Dread WPG RXB
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$218.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Gretsch JD Dread is a surprisingly capable starter dreadnought. The shorter scale makes it easy to play, and the basswood top delivers a warm, full sound ideal for strumming and beginner fingerpicking. It's a solid choice for students or anyone wanting a decent-sounding, affordable acoustic.
Product Description
- Gretsch JD Dread WPG RXB
- Acoustic Guitar
- Type: Dreadnought
- Top: Basswood laminated
- Back and sides: Basswood 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
- Single-layer 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: Rex Burst
PROS
- • Basswood top offers surprisingly warm, balanced tone for the price.
- • Walnut fingerboard provides a smooth, comfortable playing experience.
- • 24.75” scale enhances string flexibility and easier bending.
- • Solid build quality for an entry-level instrument; feels surprisingly robust.
CONS
- • Basswood construction limits high-end sparkle and nuanced articulation.
- • Die-cast tuners are functional, but lack the precision of geared tuners.
- • Satin finish, while attractive, can feel a bit plasticky.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Basswood Laminated
Back & Sides
Basswood Laminated
Neck Material
Nato
Fingerboard
Walnut
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75")
Frets
20 Vintage
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The basswood top will be warmer and less bright than spruce, lacking some of the headroom and clarity. It's still a good tone, just a different character.
The 'C' shape is generally considered a comfortable, versatile profile; however, some players with very large hands might find it a bit narrow.
The D'Addario EJ16s are a decent starting point, but many players prefer lighter gauge strings for improved playability – they’re straightforward to swap out.
