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.
Specs
Type |
Hollow Body; Acoustic/Electric |
Colour |
Frontier Stain |
Orientation |
Right Handed |
Number of Strings |
6 |
Body Shape |
Parlor |
Body Material |
Laminated Sapele |
Body Finish |
Semi-Gloss |
Neck Material |
Nato |
Neck Shape |
“C” Shape |
Neck Finish |
Semi-Gloss |
Fretboard Material |
Walnut |
Number of Frets |
18 |
Fretboard Inlays |
White Pearloid Dot |
Fret Size |
Vintage Style |
Fretboard Radius |
12″ (305 mm) |
Nut Material |
Synthetic Bone |
Nut Width |
1.69″ (43 mm) |
Bridge |
Walnut with Compensated Saddle |
Tuners |
Open-Gear Die-Cast |
Strings |
DAddario® EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges) |