Limited edition model, from the first series of this famous Parlor guitar in Chieftain Red Burst finish. Year 2017, Indonesia.


In excellent condition, used occasionally (it has an exclusive Shepard Fairey sticker).

With gig bag. Original documentation.

The Gretsch Jim Dandy G9500-CHFB FSR acoustic guitar is a coveted limited edition (Factory Special Run) within Gretsch's Parlor style line. The CHFB code corresponds to its exclusive Chieftain Red Burst finish (a vintage gradient that goes from a deep cherry/brick red in the center to dark or black edges).

Structurally, it shares the same historical specifications inspired by the mid-20th-century "Rex" catalog guitars. Its official technical specifications are as follows:

Body and Construction (Limited Edition CHFB)

Body Shape: Classic Parlor Flat Top (Non-Cutaway).


Finish: Chieftain Red Burst (CHFB) semi-gloss polyurethane (Vintage Semi-Gloss).

Top Material: Select American Basswood.

Back and Side Material: American Basswood.

Bracing: Classic Roots Series X-Bracing.

Binding: Aged White binding with concentric retro purfling.

Body Depth: 3.75 inches (95 mm).

Body Width: 13 inches (330 mm) at the lower bout.

Neck and Fretboard

Neck Material: Nato (Set-Neck Construction).

Neck Profile: Classic slim, ergonomic "C" shape. Neck joint: Set to the body at the 12th fret.

Truss rod: Adjustable double-action steel truss rod with hex key.

Fretboard material: Walnut.

Fretboard radius: 12 inches (305 mm).

Scale length: Short scale, 24 inches (610 mm).

Number of frets: 18 vintage-style frets (12 open to the body). Nut width: 1.6875" (42.86 mm).

Nut material: High-density PPS synthetic bone.

Inlays: Pearloid dots.

Hardware and Components

Bridge: Top-load walnut bridge. No pins required; strings are threaded directly from the back for quick changes.

Bridge saddle: PPS synthetic bone with intonation compensation.

Tuners: Open-gear die-cast 3-on-a-plate vintage-style tuners with white/cream buttons.

Pickguard: Single-ply aged white with the iconic Gretsch "G" graphic printed on it.

Strap lock: Vintage end-pin only.

Factory-installed strings: D'Addario® EJ16 phosphor bronze (light gauge). .012 - .053

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ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Jim Dandy GB9500-CHFB FSR (Lim.ed.)
Finish
  • Chieftain Red Burst (Lim.Ed.)
Categories
Year
  • 2017
Made In
  • Indonesia
Body Shape
  • Parlor

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