Gretsch Jim Dandy Frontier Parlor Acoustic Guitar

Jim Dandy™ Parlor 

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. 

SPECIFICATIONS 

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