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Key Features
- Vintage-inspired design with a nostalgic feel
- Comfortable and compact parlour body shape for classic midrange punch
- X-braced body with lightweight tonewoods for woody vintage tone
- Vintage open-gear tuning machines provide stability and easy string replacement
Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlour, Frontier Stain Overview
The Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlour is a tribute to the historic “Rex” line of instruments popular in the 1930s, ‘40s, and ’50s. Drawing inspiration from those iconic flat-top guitars, this model combines vintage charm with exceptional playability and top-notch tone.
Featuring a compact concert body shape and a shorter 24.75“ scale length, the Jim Dandy Parlour strikes the perfect balance between versatile tone and accessible playability. Crafted with lightweight laminate tonewoods and X-bracing, it offers a delightful mix of vintage tonality and durable construction. The comfortable "C"-shaped neck provides hours of inspiration for your old-school tunes.
With period-correct details like a vintage-style pinned bridge, a "G"-graphic pickguard, painted pinstripe purfling, and oversized dot fingerboard inlays, this instrument exudes a nostalgic personality perfect for casual porch strumming, and classic jazz performances on-stage.
Product Ref: 289406
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View Full DescriptionSuperior playability
The Gretsch Parlour Acoustic takes inspiration from the iconic "Rex" line of instruments from the 1930s, '40s, and '50s. With the Jim Dandy models, Gretsch has captured the essence of those early flat-top guitars, combining their charm and spirit with modern playability and exceptional tone.
Comfortable and compact design
Featuring a comfortable and compact parlour body shape, the Jim Dandy Parlour offers clarity and a pronounced midrange that was heard on so many old blues recordings. With a modest scale length of 24.75", it offers a comfortable feel that makes it suitable for various musical settings.
Classic tone and durability
Crafted with select lightweight laminate tonewoods and X-braced body construction, this guitar offers a perfect balance of vintage tonal character and reliable durability. The result is a warm and woody tone that is both reminiscent of the past and suitable for contemporary musical styles.
Inviting feel and nostalgic details
The "C"-shape neck of the Gretsch Parlour provides a comfortable and inviting playing experience, allowing you to draw inspiration for countless hours of old-timey music. The vintage-style pinned bridge, "G"-graphic pickguard, painted pinstripe purfling, and oversized dot fingerboard inlays contribute to its nostalgic personality, reminiscent of the golden era of acoustic guitars.
Specifications
- Product Code: 2711020579
Body
- Body: Parlour
- Body Finish: Semi-Gloss
- Body Shape: Concert
- Orientation: Right-Hand
Neck & Fingerboard
- Fingerboard: Walnut
- Position Inlays: White Pearloid Dot
- Neck Finish: Semi-Gloss
- Neck Shape: "C" Shape
- Headstock: 1950's Gretsch 3x3
- Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
- Fret Size: Vintage
- Neck Material: Nato
- Neck Shape: "C" Shape
- Number of Frets: 20 (14 to Body)
Electronics & Hardware
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Tortoiseshell
- Bridge Cover/Tailpiece: Walnut with Compensated Saddle
- String Nut: Synthetic Bone
- Truss Rod Wrench: 4 mm Hex (Allen)
- Bridge: Walnut with Compensated Saddle
- Tuning Machines: Open-Gear Die-Cast
- Strings: D'Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges)
- Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
- Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.86 mm)
- Truss Rod: Single-Action
- Truss Rod Nut: 4 mm Hex
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