Laminated sapele body
The laminated Sapele top, back and sides produce a bright sound with clear warmth in the mids and basses, while the voluminous dreadnought body produces an extremely assertive sound. The result is a perfectly balanced sound that clearly articulates every single note, making it perfect for fingerpicking and complex chords. These sound characteristics make the guitar suitable for a wide range of musical styles and make it a popular stage and studio instrument.
High playing comfort
As it produces a lower string tension, the shortened scale length of 629 mm also ensures absolutely comfortable playability. This means that less force is required when fingering, which is a huge advantage, especially for inexperienced fingers. Chords and tone sequences are much easier to play and rapid learning progress is guaranteed. Another advantage is the ergonomic C-profile of the Nato neck which allows a comfortable hand position at any point. The walnut fingerboard also contributes to the effortless gliding of the fretting hand over all frets thanks to its pleasant feel. Pure playing pleasure is further guaranteed by the nickel-plated die-cast open-gear tuners, which ensure a high level of tuning stability, while the compensated bridge inlay produces a flat string action and clean intonation.
Elegant design
The Gretsch JD Dreadnought MAH WPG FRSTN offers ambitious and style-conscious beginners a master class design in addition to its great sound and overwhelming playability. The top, back and sides are finished in the traditional natural semi-gloss finish, which tastefully highlights the fine grain of the tonewoods. Together with the aged white pickguard with "G" graphic, aged white bindings and a decorative rosette with black and white rings, the manufacturer demonstrates great attention to detail and expertise in the art of guitar making.