Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor Deep Cherry 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.

Specs

    General
    Model Number    2711000530
    Series    Jim Dandy™
    Color    Deep Cherry Burst
    Number of Strings    6
    Orientation    Right-Hand

    Body
    Build    Acoustic
    Body Finish    Semi-Gloss
    Body Shape    Parlor
    Body Material    Laminated Sapele
    Bracing    X-Bracing
    Rosette    White/Black Rings
    Body Binding    Aged White
    Body Back    Laminated Sapele
    Body Sides    Laminated Sapele
    Body Top    Laminated Sapele
    Body Depth    3.75″ (95 mm)
    Body Length    17.8″ (45.2 cm)

    Miscellaneous
    Strings    D’Addario® EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges)
    Strap Buttons    Vintage End-Pin
    Case/Gig Bag    None

    Neck
    Neck Material    Nato
    Neck Finish    Semi-Gloss
    Neck Shape    “C” Shape
    Neck Binding    Aged White
    Scale Length    24″ (610 mm)
    Fingerboard Radius    12″ (305 mm)
    Fingerboard Material    Walnut
    Number of Frets    18 (12 to Body)
    Fret Size    Vintage
    Nut Material    Synthetic Bone
    Nut Width    1.69″ (43 mm)
    Position Inlays    White Pearloid Dot
    Side Dots    Black
    Truss Rod Nut    4 mm Hex
    Truss Rod Wrench    4 mm Hex (Allen)
    Headstock    1950’s Gretsch® 3×3

    Hardware
    Bridge    Walnut with Compensated Saddle
    Hardware Finish    Nickel
    Tuning Machines    Open-Gear Die-Cast
    Pickguard    1-Ply Black with Gold “G”