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.

Features

  • Basswood body with X-bracing
  • 12th fret, 24”-scale nato set neck
  • Vintage-style 18 frets
  • Synthetic bone nut
  • Walnut fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays
  • String-through walnut bridge with compensated saddle
  • Single-ply white pickguard with “G” graphic
  • 1950s-style vintage open-gear die-cast tuningmachines and vintage end-pin strap buttons


General:
Brand Name: Gretsch
Case Type: Case Not Included
Hardware Color: Nickel
Product Color: Deep Cherry Burst
Series: Gretsch Acoustic

Body:
Body Binding: Aged White
Body Finish: Semi-Gloss
Body Material: Laminated Sapele
Body Shape: Parlor
Bracing Pattern: X-Bracing
Rosette: White/Black Rings
Top Material: Laminated Sapele

Neck:
Fingerboard Inlay: White Pearloid Dot
Fingerboard Material: Walnut
Frets to Body: 12
Headstock Inlay or Decal: 1950's Gretsch 3x3
Neck Binding: Aged White
Neck Finish: Semi-Gloss
Neck Joint: Nato Set Neck
Neck Material: Nato
Neck Shape: "C" Shape
Neck Tint or Color: Deep Cherry Burst
Number of Frets: 18 Frets
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.69" (43mm)
Side Marker Inlay: Black
Truss Rod: Single Action

Electronics:

Hardware:
Bridge: Walnut w/Compensated Saddle
Bridge Pins: Aged White
Fret Wire: Vintage Style
Pickguard: 1-Ply Black w/Gold "G"
Saddle Material: Synthetic Bone
Tuning Machines: Open-Gear Die-Cast

ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • Jim Dandy Parlor
Finish
  • Deep Cherry Burst
Categories
Made In
  • Indonesia
Pickup
  • None
Finish Style
  • Satin
Fretboard Radius
  • 12"
Body Shape
  • Parlor
String Type
  • Steel
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
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Color Family
  • Red
Back Material
  • Sapele
Nut Width
  • 1.69"
Neck Material
  • Nato
Active Preamp
  • No
Sides Material
  • Sapele
Number of Frets
  • 18

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