Description
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.
Features
General
Series - Jim Dandy™
Orientation - Right-Hand
Color - Rex Burst
Country Of Origin - ID
Neck
Headstock1950's Gretsch® 3x3
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 - Basswood
Body Finish - Semi-Gloss
Body Shape - Parlor
Body Top - Laminated Basswood
Body Binding - Aged White
Body Back - Laminated Basswood
Body Sides - Laminated Basswood
Body Style - Gretsch® Parlor Acoustic
Body Material - Basswood
Bracing - X-Bracing
Waist - 7.8" (19.8 cm)
Rosette - White/Black Rings
Hardware
Bridge - Walnut with Compensated Saddle
Bridge Pins - Aged White
Pickguard - 1-Ply White with "G" Graphic
Hardware Finish - Nickel
Tuning Machines - Open-Gear Die-Cast
Strings - D'Addario® EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges)
Strap Buttons - Vintage End-Pin
Measurements
Dimensions - 6.00x18.00x41.50 IN
Shipping Weight - 7.90 LB
Upper Bout - 9.31" (237 mm)
Lower Bout - 12.6" (320 mm)
Body Depth - 3.75" (95 mm)
Body Length - 17.8" (45.2 cm)
Fret Size - Vintage
Scale Length - 24" (610 mm)
Shipping Length - 41.50 IN
Shipping Height - 6.00 IN
Shipping Width - 18.00 IN
Accessories
Truss Rod Wrench - 4 mm Hex (Allen)
Miscellaneous
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