Gretsch Jim Dandy™ Parlor Acoustic Guitar

Description

The Gretsch Jim Dandy™ Parlor channels the soul of pre-war mail-order acoustics with modern reliability and playability. Inspired by Gretsch’s historic Rex-era instruments, this compact parlor delivers focused clarity, punchy mids, and woody vintage tone that far exceeds its size. With a short 24″ scale and lightweight laminated sapele construction, it’s easy to play, easy to travel with, and dangerously fun for blues, folk, and old-time styles.

Features

• Compact parlor body with vintage acoustic character

• Short 24″ scale length for relaxed fretting feel

• X-braced laminated sapele body for balanced tone and durability

• Comfortable “C”-shaped neck

• Vintage-style pinned bridge with compensated saddle

• Open-gear 3-on-a-plate tuning machines

• Period-correct aesthetics including pinstripe purfling and “G” pickguard

• Lightweight and highly portable

Specifications

Body

• Type: Acoustic · Parlor

• Top: Laminated Sapele

• Back & Sides: Laminated Sapele

• Bracing: X-Bracing

• Finish: Semi-Gloss

• Binding: Aged White

• Rosette: White/Black Rings

Neck

• Material: Nato

• Profile: “C” Shape

• Scale Length: 24″ (610 mm)

• Fingerboard: Walnut

• Radius: 12″ (305 mm)

• Frets: 18 (12 to Body) · Vintage Size

• Nut: Synthetic Bone · 1.69″ (43 mm)

Hardware

• Bridge: Walnut with Compensated Saddle

• Tuners: Open-Gear Die-Cast (3-on-a-plate)

• Hardware Finish: Nickel

• Pickguard: 1-Ply Black with Gold “G” Graphic

Misc

• Strings: D’Addario® EJ16 Phosphor Bronze (.012–.053)

• Case/Gig Bag: Not Included

Dimensions

• Body Length: 17.8″ (452 mm)

• Body Depth: 3.75″ (95 mm)

• Lower Bout Width: ±13″ (330 mm)

• Upper Bout Width: ±9.5″ (241 mm)

• Overall Length: ±980 mm

Weight

±1.6 – 1.9 kg

Ideal For

• Blues, folk, ragtime, and roots players

• Songwriters and couch pickers

• Beginners who want vibe without fighting the instrument

• Travel and grab-and-go playing

Disclaimer

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