The Story
The Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlour 'Frontier Stain' Acoustic Guitar is a modern tribute to the historic "Rex" line of instruments offered through mail-order catalogs in the 1930s, '40s, and '50s. This model captures the charm and spirit of those early Gretsch flat-top guitars with superior playability and tone. Featuring a petite and portable parlor body shape and a short 24" scale length, the Jim Dandy Parlour offers 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 Parlour is a ramblin' companion for newbies and old-timers alike.
Features
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Vintage Design: Inspired by the historic "Rex" line of instruments offered by mail-order catalog in the 1930s, '40s, and '50s.
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Comfortable Playability: Featuring a petite and portable parlor body shape and a short 24" scale length.
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Quality Construction: X-braced body crafted with select lightweight laminate tonewoods.
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Classic Aesthetics: Vintage-style pinned bridge, "G"-graphic pickguard, painted pinstripe purfling, 3-on-a-plate open-gear tuning machines, and oversized dot fingerboard inlays.
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Versatile Sound: Offers a distinct tonal clarity and throaty midrange for which parlor guitars are so beloved.
Specs
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Body Shape: Parlor
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Top, Back & Sides: Laminated Sapele
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Bracing: X-Bracing
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Neck: Nato, "C" Shape
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Fingerboard: Walnut, 12" Radius
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Scale Length: 24" (610 mm)
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Frets: 18 (12 to body), Vintage
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Nut Width: 1.69" (43 mm)
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Pickups: None (Acoustic Only)
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Bridge: Walnut with Compensated Saddle
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Tailpiece: Vintage Pinned
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Tuning Machines: Open-Gear Die-Cast
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Finish: Frontier Stain Semi-Gloss
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Strings: D'Addario® EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges)
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Case/Gig Bag: Optional G2180 Gig Bag (sold separately)
Description
The Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlour 'Frontier Stain' Acoustic Guitar is a modern tribute to the historic "Rex" line of instruments offered through mail-order catalogs in the 1930s, '40s, and '50s. This model captures the charm and spirit of those early Gretsch flat-top guitars with superior playability and tone. Featuring a petite and portable parlor body shape and a short 24" scale length, the Jim Dandy Parlour offers 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 Parlour is a ramblin' companion for newbies and old-timers alike.
Features
-
Vintage Design: Inspired by the historic "Rex" line of instruments offered by mail-order catalog in the 1930s, '40s, and '50s.
-
Comfortable Playability: Featuring a petite and portable parlor body shape and a short 24" scale length.
-
Quality Construction: X-braced body crafted with select lightweight laminate tonewoods.
-
Classic Aesthetics: Vintage-style pinned bridge, "G"-graphic pickguard, painted pinstripe purfling, 3-on-a-plate open-gear tuning machines, and oversized dot fingerboard inlays.
-
Versatile Sound: Offers a distinct tonal clarity and throaty midrange for which parlor guitars are so beloved.
Specs
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Body Shape: Parlor
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Top, Back & Sides: Laminated Sapele
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Bracing: X-Bracing
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Neck: Nato, "C" Shape
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Fingerboard: Walnut, 12" Radius
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Scale Length: 24" (610 mm)
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Frets: 18 (12 to body), Vintage
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Nut Width: 1.69" (43 mm)
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Pickups: None (Acoustic Only)
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Bridge: Walnut with Compensated Saddle
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Tailpiece: Vintage Pinned
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Tuning Machines: Open-Gear Die-Cast
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Finish: Frontier Stain Semi-Gloss
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Strings: D'Addario® EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges)
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Case/Gig Bag: Optional G2180 Gig Bag (sold separately)
