Inspired by the historic “Rex” line of instruments offered by mail-order catalog in the 1930s, ‘40s and ’50s, Jim Dandy models embody the charm and spirit of those early Gretsch flat-top guitars with the superior playability and best-in-class tone that their namesake suggests.

Featuring a petite and portable parlor body shape and a short 24“ scale length, the Jim Dandy Deltoluxe Parlor punches above its weight with a distinct tonal clarity and throaty midrange for which parlor guitars are so beloved.

The X-braced body is crafted with select lightweight laminate tonewoods for an optimal balance of woody vintage tone and reliable durability, while the “C”-shape neck presents an inviting feel for hours of old-timey inspiration. The onboard Gretsch Deltoluxe magnetic soundhole pickup produces versatile electrified acoustic tone, providing added utility for live performance, recording, and effects pedals. Period-correct details such as a vintage-style pinned bridge, “G”-graphic pickguard, painted pinstripe purfling, 3-on-a-plate open-gear tuning machines and oversized dot fingerboard inlays combine for a nostalgic personality destined for any barnburner or jamboree.

Well suited for everything from bluesy porch pickin’ to speakeasy swingin’, the Gretsch Jim Dandy Deltoluxe Parlor is a ramblin’ companion for newbies and old-timers alike.


SPECIFICATIONS

 Series: Jim Dandy

 Body Shape: Parlor

 Body Top: Laminated Sapele

 Back and Sides: Laminated Sapele, Laminated Sapele

 Body Finish: Semi-Gloss

 Bracing: X-Bracing

 Rosette: Gold/White Rings

 Neck: Nato, “C” Shape

 Neck Finish: Semi-Gloss

 Fingerboard: Walnut, 12” (305 mm)

 Frets: 18 (12 to Body), Vintage

 Position Inlays: White Pearloid Dot

 Nut (Material/Width): Synthetic Bone, 1.69” (43 mm)

 Truss Rod: Single-Action

 Tuning Machines: Open-Gear Die-Cast

 Scale Length: 24” (610 mm)

 Bridge: Walnut with Compensated Saddle

 Pickguard: 1-Ply Tortoiseshell

 Special Electronics: Gretsch Deltoluxe Soundhole Pickup

 Hardware Finish: Nickel

 Strings: D’Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges)

 Case/Gig Bag: None

ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • Deltoluxe Parlor
Finish
  • Black Top
Categories
Finish Style
  • Satin
Fretboard Radius
  • 12"
Body Shape
  • Parlor
Pickup
  • Soundhole Pickup
Top Material
  • Sapele
Scale Length
  • 24"
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Fretboard Material
  • Walnut
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Back Material
  • Sapele
Nut Width
  • 1.69"
Wood Top Style
  • Opaque
Neck Material
  • Nato
Color Family
  • Black
Sides Material
  • Sapele
Number of Frets
  • 18
String Type
  • Steel
Active Preamp
  • No

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