Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor Acoustic Guitar, Rex Burst
Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor Acoustic Guitar, Rex Burst
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
| Body Shape | Jim Dandy™ Parlor |
| Body Material | Laminated Basswood (Top), Laminated Basswood (Body) |
| Body Finish | Semi-Gloss |
| Neck Profile | "C" Shape |
| Fretboard Material | Laurel |
| Fretboard Radius | 12" (305 mm) |
| Scale Length | 24" (610 mm) |
| No. of Frets | 18 (12 to Body) Vintage Frets |
| Fretboard Inlays | White Pearloid Dot |
| Bridge | Walnut with Compensated Saddle |
| Pickguard | 1-Ply White with "G" Graphic |
| Strings | D'Addario® EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges) |
| Tuning Machines | Open-Gear Die-Cast |
| Hardware Finish | Nickel |