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 | 2711020579 |
| Series | Jim Dandy™ |
| Color | Frontier Stain |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right-Hand |
| Body | |
| Build | Acoustic |
| Body Finish | Semi-Gloss |
| Body Shape | Parlor |
| Body Material | Basswood |
| Bracing | X-Bracing |
| Rosette | White/Black Rings |
| Body Binding | Aged White |
| Body Back | Laminated Basswood |
| Body Sides | Laminated Basswood |
| Body Top | Laminated Basswood |
| 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 |
| Neck | |
| Neck Material | Nato |
| Neck Finish | Semi-Gloss |
| Neck Shape | "C" Shape |
| 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 |
| Truss Rod Nut | 4 mm Hex |
| Truss Rod Wrench | 4 mm Hex (Allen) |
| Headstock | 1950's Gretsch® 3x3 |
| Hardware | |
| Bridge | Walnut with Compensated Saddle |
| Hardware Finish | Nickel |
| Tuning Machines | Open-Gear Die-Cast |
| Pickguard | 1-Ply White with "G" Graphic |
