Description
The Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor Acoustic Guitar in Deep Cherry Burst is a nod to the original "Rex" line of catalog guitars from the mid-20th century. It's a compact, vintage-inspired acoustic that's ideal for beginners, songwriters, or anyone looking for a fun, couch-friendly guitar with old-school character. Whether you're just getting started or want something lightweight and easy to travel with, the Jim Dandy delivers both style and substance.
This guitar features a parlor-sized body with a short 24" scale length, giving it a focused, midrange-forward tone that's perfect for fingerpicking or rootsy rhythm work. The body is fully laminate sapele with X-bracing, so it's light and durable without losing warmth. Add in the walnut fingerboard and vintage-style open-gear tuners, and you've got a guitar that plays as good as it looks. It's got the throwback sound and feel you'd expect from something far older, just with modern consistency.
Comfort-wise, the "C" shape neck and compact size make this one of the easiest acoustics to pick up and play for hours. It's light in the lap, responsive to the touch, and looks the part with period-correct touches like a gold "G" pickguard and oversized dot markers. We've had a lot of folks surprised by how much they reach for this guitar once they bring it home. It's a reliable grab-and-go option that brings the vintage vibe without the vintage hassle.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: Parlor
- Body Top: Laminated Sapele
- Back and Sides: Laminated Sapele
- Body Finish: Semi-Gloss
- Bracing: X-Bracing
- Rosette: White/Black Rings
- Neck: Nato, "C" Shape
- Neck Finish: Semi-Gloss
- Fingerboard: Walnut, 12" (305 mm)
- Frets: 18 (12 to Body), Vintage
- Position Inlays: White Pearloid Dot
- Nut (Material/Width): Synthetic Bone, 1.69" (43 mm)
- Tuning Machines: Open-Gear Die-Cast
- Scale Length: 24" (610 mm)
- Bridge: Walnut with Compensated Saddle
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Black with Gold "G"
Sku: 2711000530
