Gretsch Deltoluxe Concert Acoustic Guitar, Walnut Fingerboard, Black Top

Way back in the 1930s, ’40s, and ’50s, mail-order catalog instruments like the “Rex” line proved to be a popular trend in musicmaking and today’s Gretsch Deltoluxe Concert pays homage to that flattop spirit. Decked in a distinctly classic aesthetic and sound, this Gretsch acoustic revives an important musical moment in history.

The Gretsch Deltoluxe Concert is shaped from laminated sapele in a specially-formed sloped shoulder body. Producing a acoustically woody sound with great stability and projection, this model’s 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 easily played and form-fitting to inspire hours of playing comfort.

A walnut fingerboard lands with this model with twenty Vintage-sized frets. A twelve-inch fingerboard radius makes for a flatter nad more historic feel across the fingers while retaining an articulate and comfortable 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 full scale, vintage-inspired specifications appear to tie everything 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 Concert packs quite a bit of style and sound in its compact size.

• Smaller-scaled concert 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