Inspired by the historic Rex line of mail order instruments from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, the Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor captures the charm, character, and visual appeal of early flat top guitars while delivering modern playability and impressive tone. Compact, lightweight, and full of personality, it is an ideal choice for songwriters, blues players, folk musicians, and anyone drawn to vintage style acoustics.

Despite its small size, the Jim Dandy Parlor delivers a sound that far exceeds expectations, combining clarity, warmth, and a distinctive midrange voice.

Main Features

• Parlor body shape inspired by classic Rex instruments
• Sapele body with X bracing
• Nato set neck joining at the 12th fret
• Short 24 inch scale length for comfortable playability
• 18 vintage style frets
• Synthetic bone nut
• Walnut fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays
• Walnut bridge with compensated saddle
• Single ply tortoise pickguard with G graphic
• 1950s style open gear die cast tuning machines
• Finished in Vintage White

Classic Parlor Tone in a Compact Design

With its petite parlor body shape and short 24 inch scale length, the Jim Dandy Parlor is comfortable to play and easy to transport. Parlor guitars are celebrated for their focused projection and throaty midrange, and this model delivers exactly that, making it perfect for fingerstyle, blues, and roots inspired playing.

The shorter scale length reduces string tension, improving playability and making this guitar particularly inviting for long sessions or smaller hands.

Traditional Construction with Modern Reliability

A sapele body with X bracing provides balanced tone and dependable resonance, while the set nato neck joins at the 12th fret, reinforcing the vintage feel and response. The walnut fingerboard and bridge contribute warmth and clarity, and the compensated saddle ensures accurate intonation across the fretboard.

Vintage style details complete the experience, offering old school looks with modern reliability.

Vintage Aesthetics with Gretsch Character

From the single ply tortoise pickguard with G graphic to the 1950s style open gear tuning machines, every detail reflects the spirit of early Gretsch acoustics. Finished in Vintage White, the Jim Dandy Parlor stands out with understated elegance and timeless appeal.

Specifications General

• Series: Jim Dandy™
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Colour: Vintage White
• Country Of Origin: ID

Neck

• Neck Material: Nato
• Neck Finish: Semi-Gloss
• Neck Shape: C Shape
• Neck Construction: Set-Neck
• Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Walnut
• Position Inlays: White Pearloid Dot
• Side Dots: White
• Number Of Frets: 18 (12 To Body)
• String Nut: Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width: 1.69" (43 mm)
• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
• Fret Size: Vintage
• Scale Length: 24" (610 mm)

Body

• Body: Laminated Sapele
• Body Finish: Semi-Gloss
• Body Shape: Parlor
• Body Top: Laminated Sapele
• Body Binding: 1-Ply Black
• Body Back: Laminated Sapele
• Body Sides: Laminated Sapele
• Body Style: Gretsch® Parlor Acoustic
• Body Material: Laminated Sapele
• Bracing: X-Bracing
• Rosette: Gold/Black Rings

Hardware

• Bridge: Walnut With Compensated Saddle
• Bridge Pins: Aged White
• Pickguard: Tortoise
• Hardware Finish: Nickel
• Tuning Machines: Open-Gear Die-Cast
• Strings: D'Addario® EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges)

Outside the UK?

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