Description
Inspired by the historic Rex line of mail order instruments from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, the Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor captures the charm, character, and visual appeal of early flat top guitars while delivering modern playability and impressive tone. Compact, lightweight, and full of personality, it is an ideal choice for songwriters, blues players, folk musicians, and anyone drawn to vintage style acoustics.
Despite its small size, the Jim Dandy Parlor delivers a sound that far exceeds expectations, combining clarity, warmth, and a distinctive midrange voice.
Main Features
- Parlor body shape inspired by classic Rex instruments
- Sapele body with X bracing
- Nato set neck joining at the 12th fret
- Short 24 inch scale length for comfortable playability
- 18 vintage style frets
- Synthetic bone nut
- Walnut fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays
- Walnut bridge with compensated saddle
- Single ply tortoise pickguard with G graphic
- 1950s style open gear die cast tuning machines
- Finished in Vintage White
Classic Parlor Tone in a Compact Design
With its petite parlor body shape and short 24 inch scale length, the Jim Dandy Parlor is comfortable to play and easy to transport. Parlor guitars are celebrated for their focused projection and throaty midrange, and this model delivers exactly that, making it perfect for fingerstyle, blues, and roots inspired playing.
The shorter scale length reduces string tension, improving playability and making this guitar particularly inviting for long sessions or smaller hands.
Traditional Construction with Modern Reliability
A sapele body with X bracing provides balanced tone and dependable resonance, while the set nato neck joins at the 12th fret, reinforcing the vintage feel and response. The walnut fingerboard and bridge contribute warmth and clarity, and the compensated saddle ensures accurate intonation across the fretboard.
Vintage style details complete the experience, offering old school looks with modern reliability.
Vintage Aesthetics with Gretsch Character
From the single ply tortoise pickguard with G graphic to the 1950s style open gear tuning machines, every detail reflects the spirit of early Gretsch acoustics. Finished in Vintage White, the Jim Dandy Parlor stands out with understated elegance and timeless appeal.
Specifications
General
- Series: Jim Dandy™
- Orientation: Right-Hand
- Colour: Vintage White
- Country Of Origin: ID
Neck
- Neck Material: Nato
- Neck Finish: Semi-Gloss
- Neck Shape: C Shape
- Neck Construction: Set-Neck
- Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
- Fingerboard Material: Walnut
- Position Inlays: White Pearloid Dot
- Side Dots: White
- Number Of Frets: 18 (12 To Body)
- String Nut: Synthetic Bone
- Nut Width: 1.69" (43 mm)
- Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
- Fret Size: Vintage
- Scale Length: 24" (610 mm)
Body
- Body: Laminated Sapele
- Body Finish: Semi-Gloss
- Body Shape: Parlor
- Body Top: Laminated Sapele
- Body Binding: 1-Ply Black
- Body Back: Laminated Sapele
- Body Sides: Laminated Sapele
- Body Style: Gretsch® Parlor Acoustic
- Body Material: Laminated Sapele
- Bracing: X-Bracing
- Rosette: Gold/Black Rings
Hardware
- Bridge: Walnut With Compensated Saddle
- Bridge Pins: Aged White
- Pickguard: Tortoise
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Tuning Machines: Open-Gear Die-Cast
- Strings: D'Addario® EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges)
Delivery
This product is on order with our suppliers
This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by DPD who generally provide a one-hour window of delivery on the morning of delivery by email or text message.
FREE delivery within mainland UK
UK Non-Mainland: from £12
Rep. of Ireland and Mainland Europe: from £30 (calculated at checkout).
Order this item before 2pm we will despatch it on the same day
Warranty Information
Gretsch Warranty Information: 1 year
Please note this information is provided for guidance only as manufacturer warranties may be updated from time to time. For full please visit the manufacturer's website here.
3 years warranty for VIP members
