Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor Acoustic in Rex Burst

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£189.00

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Description

Here’s what Gretsch say:

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.

Specifications

Neck

  • Headstock: 1950's Gretsch® 3×3
  • Neck Material: Nato
  • Neck Finish: Semi-Gloss
  • Neck Shape: "C" Shape
  • Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 Mm)
  • Fingerboard Material: Walnut
  • Position Inlays: White Pearloid Dot
  • Number Of Frets: 18 (12 To Body)
  • Truss Rod: Single-Action
  • Truss Rod Nut: 4 Mm Hex
  • String Nut: Synthetic Bone
  • Nut Width: 1.69" (43 Mm)
  • Nut Material: Synthetic Bone

Body

  • Body: Sapele
  • Body Finish: Semi-Gloss
  • Body Shape: Parlor
  • Body Top: Laminated Sapele
  • Body Binding: Aged White
  • Body Back: Laminated Sapele
  • Body Sides: Laminated Sapele
  • Body Material: Sapele
  • Bracing: X-Bracing
  • Waist: 7.8" (19.8 Cm)
  • Rosette: White/Black Rings

Hardware & Electronics

  • Bridge: Walnut With Compensated Saddle
  • Bridge Pins: Aged White
  • Pickguard: 1-Ply Aged White
  • Hardware Finish: Nickel
  • Tuning Machines: Open-Gear Die-Cast
  • Strings: D'addario® Ej16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges)
  • Strap Buttons: Vintage End-Pin

About the manufacturer

Gretsch

Gretsch guitars are renowned for their distinctive tone, vintage style, and craftsmanship that has defined rockabilly, country, and classic rock for decades. Founded in Brooklyn in 1883, Gretsch became iconic through artists like Chet Atkins, George Harrison, and Brian Setzer, whose twangy, resonant sound came from the brand’s signature hollow and semi-hollow body designs. With features such as Filter’Tron pickups, Bigsby tremolos, and ornate finishes, Gretsch guitars blend elegance with attitude. Whether it’s the warm chime of a White Falcon or the punch of a Duo Jet, Gretsch instruments continue to offer timeless character and individuality for players who want something truly unique.

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