Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor Acoustic Guitar – 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.

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

 

Hardware

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

 

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