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.

Product Features

• Body Material: Laminated Basswood
• Neck Shape: "C"
• Bridge: Walnut with Compensated Saddle
• Tuning Machines: Open-Gear Die-Cast

Attributes

• Color: Rex Burst
• Body Shape: Parlor

Technical Specifications

• Type: Acoustic
• # of Strings: 6
• Body Type: Hollow Body
• Orientation: Right
• Back And Sides Material: Basswood
• Top Material: Basswood
• Body Finish: Semi-Gloss
• Neck Material: Nato
• Scale Length: 24"
• # of Frets: 18
• Nut Width: 1.69"
• Features: Fingerboard Inlay, Pickguard, Short Scale, Solid Top
• Neck Radius: 12"
• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
• Fingerboard Material: Walnut