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.
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
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- Brand New
