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 superior playability and best-in-class-tone to boot.

Featuring a petite and portable parlor body shape and a short 24“ scale length, the Jim Dandy 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. 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 Parlor is a ramblin’ companion for newbies and old-timers alike.

Specifications:

  •  Series: Jim Dandy
  •  Body Shape: Parlor
  •  Body Top: Laminated Basswood
  •  Back and Sides: Laminated Basswood, Laminated Basswood
  •  Body Finish: Semi-Gloss
  •  Bracing: X-Bracing
  •  Rosette: White/Black 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 White with “G” Graphic
  •  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
  • Jim Dandy Parlor
Finish
  • Frontier Stain
Categories
Year
  • 2024
Made In
  • Indonesia
Pickup
  • None
Finish Style
  • Satin
Fretboard Radius
  • 12"
Color Family
  • Brown
Body Shape
  • Parlor
Top Material
  • Sapele
Scale Length
  • 24"
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Fretboard Material
  • Walnut
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Back Material
  • Sapele
Nut Width
  • 1.69"
Neck Material
  • Nato
Sides Material
  • Sapele
Number of Frets
  • 18
String Type
  • Steel
Active Preamp
  • No

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